About
Nash Community College offers a comprehensive Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) program that prepares students for a successful career in healthcare. The program meets the growing demand for qualified healthcare professionals in the region and provides students with certification that opens doors to various job opportunities. The program's curriculum combines theoretical learning with hands-on clinical experience, teaching students essential nursing skills and providing a deep understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and ethics. Nash Community College maintains close relationships with local healthcare facilities, offering students extensive clinical opportunities to apply their skills in real-world settings. The program also emphasizes individualized instruction, with small class sizes and personalized attention from instructors. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam and have access to support services such as academic advising, career counseling, and tutoring. Overall, Nash Community College's LVN/LPN program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the healthcare industry.
Organization
Nash Community College
Nash Community College
Located in Rocky Mount, NC, Nash Community College is a higher education institution offering over 80 diverse academic programs, including two-year technical and transfer degrees. It fosters a comprehensive educational environment with approximately 336 employees dedicated to student success and professional growth, characterized by a unique supportive culture known as 'Blue Love.'
Highlights:
- Offers over 80 diverse academic programs with a supportive culture focused on student success, known as 'Blue Love'
- Mission to provide an educational environment that meets students where they are and prepares them for successful and rewarding careers in a global and diverse society
- Vision to be the go-to institution for education in Nash County, fostering lifelong learning opportunities and supporting student success through a culture of inclusivity and innovation
- Phlebotomy program delivered in a hybrid format, combining on-campus classes with off-site clinical practicum experience
- Phlebotomy program prerequisites include completed English 111 and Math DMA 050, or a 2- or 4-year degree within the last 5 years, or minimum scores on TABE placement tests
- Phlebotomy program is a one-semester certificate designed to prepare students for careers in phlebotomy, with an asynchronous online certification course available
- Distinguished by its unique 'Blue Love' culture emphasizing understanding students' backgrounds and supporting their success
- Engages in innovative community engagement, such as a youth graffiti art camp advocating for firefighter mental health