Nursing AAS
The Registered Nursing AAS program is designed to prepare you to function as a professional nurse in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and private homes and offices. Become an RN at a fraction of the cost of a four-year university.
The MCC nursing program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Illinois Community College Board, and the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Examination (NCLEX-RN®), which may lead to licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
Public Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review Visit by the ACEN
McHenry County College wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its associate degree nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, in E204 of the E building located at 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at public-comments@acenursing.org or to the ACEN office:
Attn: Accreditation Services
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
*All written comments should be received by the ACEN by September 30, 2024
The Associate Degree in Nursing program at McHenry County College located in Crystal Lake, IL is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326 404-975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is initial accreditation (2019).
Program Outcomes of the Nursing Program
- Performance on NCLEX-RN
Annual pass rates of first-time National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX-RN) takers Program Type 2023 2022 2021 LPN-RN N/A N/A N/A RN 100% 91% 91% All program types 100% 91% 91% - Program Completion Rate
Percent of nursing students that complete the program Program Type 2023 2022 2021 LPN-RN N/A N/A N/A ADN 66% 67% 72% All program types 66% 67% 72% - Job Placement
Percent of students that are employed in the field of nursing within one year of graduation Academic Year Employed in Nursing Survey Completion Rate 2022/2023 91% 34.4% 2021/2022 100% 45% 2020/2021 100% 43%
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Nursing Program at McHenry County College meets the state education requirements for a Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois. McHenry County College has not determined if the AAS Nursing Program at McHenry County College meets the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia. Contact the state regulatory agency for nursing in any other state for which this information is needed.
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has resources that may be helpful.
Requirements and Guidelines
Contact (815) 455-8710 with specific questions about this program.
(in-district) Total Amount: $14,527.5
Credit Hours to Complete: 66
Weeks to Complete: 80
Nursing Information Session Dates
Sample Semester 1-Summer 8 Credit Hours
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COURSE LIST
Course Ids: ENG-151#3 hrs,BIO-157#4 hrs,MCC-101#1 hr
Sample Semester 2-Fall 12 Credit Hours
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COURSE LIST
Course Ids: PSY-151#3 hrs,BIO-255#4 hrs,BIO-263#4 hrs,HCE-111#1 hr