Program Accreditation

The Associate of Science in nursing program at Ozarks Technical Community College at the Springfield campus located in Springfield Missouri 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 of Science in nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm

Accreditation 2023 – 2031

Student Achievement & Outcomes

Ozarks Technical Community College
Associate of Science in Nursing
Program Outcomes
By Calendar Year

NCLEX-RN First Time Test Pass Rates – Expected Level of Achievement 80%

2021 – 83.58

ASN Program Completion Rate- Expected Level of Achievement – 65% 

2021 – 66.5%

Job Placement- Expected Level of Achievement – 80%

2021 – 100%

Mission Statement

Mission of the ASN program:
The OTC Associate of Science in Nursing program will prepare students to provide quality health care and function as a member of an interdisciplinary health team in order to apply critical thinking skills within this field as well as promote healthy lifestyles to individuals, groups and communities. The program will equip graduates to fulfill the roles of both care provider and care manager within the discipline of nursing.