The pinning ceremony for Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Respiratory Therapy Class of 2025 was held on May 6. All 13 graduates have met the education requirements to take the National Board Exam to become a registered respiratory therapist and obtain a state license to practice as a respiratory care practitioner. As of June 2, eight students […]
On April 25, four students were a part of a special luncheon in celebration of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Medical Assisting Class of 2025. Now Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ graduates, all four are employed after receiving a 100 percent pass rate on their national exam on the first attempt. Medical Assisting is a two-year degree program that prepares healthcare […]
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ celebrated the largest graduating class in the history of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program during the pinning ceremony held May 7. The department pinned 44 students just two days prior to the college’s official commencement ceremony on May 9. These graduates have met the education requirements to take the NCLEX-RN, the […]
Suzi Shippen-Wagner, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s program chair for Surgical Technology, was featured as a guest speaker at the Association of Surgical Technologists National Conference in New Orleans. Shippen-Wagner was a guest speaker along with co-presenter Renee Bridges, program chair for Davidson-Davie Community College. Their topic was “Why we go There: Taking students on Medical Mission.” The topic […]
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ, in partnership with S.T.E.P (the Strategic Twin-Counties Educational Partnership) and Nash Community College, welcomed high school students to Healthcare Connections 2025 at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Rocky Mount campus. S.T.E.P. is dedicated to improving educational opportunities for students in the Twin Counties area. Students from Southwest Edgecombe High School, Rocky Mount Senior High, […]
Contributed by Loretta Langley On Monday, February 10, the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ Senior Registered Nursing (RN) programs hosted their annual career fair at Keihin Auditorium. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) representatives from multiple universities were also invited to this event, providing students with information about academic advancement opportunities after graduation. There were about 20 […]
Graduates of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program achieved a 95 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). This score surpassed the national pass rate of 91 percent for ADN programs. The NCLEX-RN measures the competencies needed to perform safely and effectively as an entry-level nurse. Graduates […]
After securing our partnership with Duke University Health System, Inc, the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ Surgical Technology Program was excited to expand their clinical experiences to include the Duke Raleigh facility. On Jan. 8, the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ Surgical Technology students were invited to the campus of Duke Raleigh for a tour of the premises and to hear about what […]
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Practical Nursing graduates have achieved perfection for the 13th consecutive year. The 12 graduates, who participated in their pinning ceremony August 1, have received a 100 percent pass rate on the national licensure exam. “Achieving a 100 percent NCLEX-PN pass rate is a testament to the hard work, perseverance and excellence of […]
Some Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ students are getting substantial assistance thanks to UNC Health Nash. Seven Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ nursing students have officially been accepted into the UNC Health Nash Nurse Scholars Program. According to the hospital’s website, the program funds the cost of each student’s education, tuition and books. A monthly stipend is also provided for high-achieving […]
