Associate Degree Nursing

The Associate Degree Nursing program has a selective admissions process. The cap on annual student enrollment is 220; therefore, with each admission process, the number of accepted students varies depending on the number of continuing students. Typically, 50-60 students are accepted with each fall and spring admission and about 20 students are accepted each summer in the LPN-RN bridge program. 

Students interested in applying to this program must follow guidelines on our Limited Entry Programs page.

The Nursing faculty are qualified to teach in both the Practical and Associate Degree Nursing programs.

Students will receive a letter acknowledging their acceptance into the program with additional information on a mandatory orientation session prior to the start of classes. At the orientation, students will be provided information on health requirements, background/drug screening, clinical requirements, uniforms, etc. 

Students who are not accepted may want to apply for the next admission of the same program if they are certain it is what they want. Students may be counseled as to how to improve their ranking chances for the next admission. They may also be provided with information on other programs that they may be interested in attending. 

Prior to graduation, students will have a review course and receive information on the licensing exam for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). Upon graduation, the student will be eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN. Students should be aware that the North Carolina Board of Nursing requires background screening prior to licensure and may deny licensure based on the results of the screening.