The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) curriculum provides knowledge skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential.  Coursework includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.

This program has selective admissions requirements. You can find them and more program information in the .

The ADN program at ���سԹ�, located in Bolivia, NC is accredited by the:

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the Board of Commissioners for the ADN program is Initial Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at

*Must not be more than 5 years old at the start of the program.

**Must not be more than 1-year-old at the start of the program.

Additional student information:

• Must be a graduate of a state approved NA program OR be licensed as a Practical Nurse (PN), before applying to the nursing program.

• Must complete all non-nursing courses with a grade of “C” or higher. All nursing courses must be completed with an exam average of “80” or higher.

• Must score at least a 59 or higher on the required TEAS nursing entrance exam. Exam must be completed before applying to the AND program. Scores are only good for 3 years.

• BCC has an articulation agreement with UNCP for ADN graduates interested in pursuing their BSN. Please speak to an advisor for further information.

Applicants must attend an in-person Nursing Information Session.

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If you thrive on helping others, having a variety of workplace experiences, and think an ambulance is an ideal workplace, consider a career as a Paramedic. It’s challenging, fast-paced, and rewarding. It also offers an excellent wage and the opportunity to advance within the healthcare industry. Students will gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence-based practice under medical oversight.

Your first semester of training focuses on earning your Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) credentials before moving on to the final four semesters of the degree program. Through a mix of classroom and practical training, you will learn to access patients, treat wounds, splint traumatic injuries, provide intravenous (IV) therapy, administer medication, electrical therapy, and more. Students currently holding a valid EMT or Advanced EMT credential can get credit for certain EMS college courses.

Graduates of this program may be eligible to take state and/or national certification examinations. Employment opportunities include emergency medical services, fire departments, rescue agencies, hospital specialty areas, industry, educational, and government agencies.

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If this sounds like you, we invite you to learn more about earning an Associate Degree in Applied Science and begin working as a Paramedic in as little as five semesters at BCC. Review the curriculum outline below, apply today or contact us to learn more. Note: If you’re already a Paramedic with current credentials but haven’t yet earned your degree, consider our Emergency Medical Science Degree Bridge Option. The EMS Bridge option can earn you up to 48 credit hours towards your EMS degree.

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Minimum Expectations goal statement:
To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.

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Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Employment opportunities are vast within the global health care system and may include positions within acute, chronic, extended, industrial, and community health care facilities.

Applicants applying to the LPN to ADN Transition program must have:

• Documentation of a minimum of 1-year experience providing direct patient care within the past 2-years. Waived for LPNs who graduated within the last year.
• Must possess a current and unencumbered North Carolina Practical Nurse License or multi-state Practical Nurse License.
• GPA of 2.5 or higher
• BIO 163 may not be substituted for BIO 168 & 169

Applicants must also have completed the following courses with a “C” or better to receive credit for prior learning:

Once accepted in the LPN to ADN Transition Nursing Program, the students will be awarded credit for the following courses.

The following courses are completed as part of the LPN to ADN Transition program.

Students must complete all non-nursing courses with a grade of “C” or better. 

Students must also achieve an overall exam average of 80 or higher in all nursing (NUR) courses. 

Documents:

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Course work includes instruction in assisting with clinical examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration, confidentially/HIPAA training and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care; administratively instruction includes training in scheduling appointments, coding, and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, computer operations, and basic administrative office procedures.

Students complete the Diploma Curriculum (Fall Semester #1, Spring Semester #1, and Summer #1 semester), and then complete the following Semester #2 courses for the Associate Degree in Applied Science Medical Assisting Program:

*Note: See Humanities/Fine Arts Electives and Social/ Behavioral Sciences Electives for a complete listing of eligible courses.

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The Practical Nursing (PN) curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential.

Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes safe, individualized nursing care and participation in the interdisciplinary team while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.

Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians’ offices.

For specific admissions requirements and additional information, refer to our .

The PN program at ���سԹ�, located in Supply, NC 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 PN program is Initial Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at

*Must not be more than 5 years old at the start of the program.

**Must not be more than 1-year-old at the start of the program.

Additional student information:

• Must be a graduate of a state approved NA program and be active on the NCDHHS NA I registry.
• Must complete all non-nursing courses with a grade of “C” or higher. All nursing courses must be completed with an exam average of “80” or higher to progress from one course to another.
• Must score at least a 59 or higher on the required TEAS nursing entrance exam. Exam must be completed before applying to the nursing program. Scores are only good for 3 years.
• Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher before applying to the nursing program.

Documents:

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