Nursing
The Nursing curriculum offers a variety of options to meet the needs of students seeking a career in the Nursing field. Students may choose from the following curriculum programs:
Upon successful completion of one of these programs, the student should be able to:
- Make judgments in practice substantiated with evidence that integrates nursing science in the provision of safe, quality care that promotes the health of individuals and groups.
- Collaborate effectively with individuals (including diverse populations), significant support person(s), and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Advocate for individuals, families, and communities in ways that promote self-determination, integrity, and optimal health.
- Demonstrate a spirit of inquiry to improve the quality of nursing care.
- Demonstrate client-centered care by incorporating knowledge of the concepts of the holistic individual in the promotion of health, wellness, and illness.
Admission Requirements
See programs for specific admissions information. Any questions regarding admissions can be directed to the Nursing Department Director, Michelle Bobo at 828-448-3829 or Chassidy Reynolds, academic advisor at 828-448-3530.
Other Information:
- An applicant is considered a nursing student at Western Piedmont Community College when official written notification of admission is received, the student has submitted written acceptance of admission to the program, and all the requirements are completed on CastleBranch.com (student health form, immunizations documentation, certification of AHA Healthcare Provider CPR, negative urine screen, and criminal background check).
- North Carolina law requires a nursing student to be physically and emotionally healthy in order to ensure safe care of clients. The determination that a student is healthy and can participate in clinical practice must be made by a licensed medical provider (physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner). A student is admitted conditionally until a completed physical appraisal form, including the statement verifying the student is able to perform clinical practice, and documentation of all required immunizations/tests are submitted to the CastleBranch.com portal.
- Clinical agencies accredited by Joint Commission may require a criminal background check and negative urine drug screen for nursing students. This is a requirement of the agencies and not the Nursing program. Any student denied clinical access at any WPCC clinical agency due to the results of the criminal background check, drug test, or for any other reason will be dismissed from the program. Also, the North Carolina Board of Nursing requires a separate criminal background check on all program graduates prior to taking the NCLEX-RN Licensure exam. Specific information regarding this process is provided to students in the last semester of the nursing program.
- A fee is assessed for professional liability insurance and Assessment Technology Institute supplemental resources at the time of registration.
- Clinical practice experiences are provided at many different facilities. Students are responsible for providing transportation to the sites and purchasing required uniforms.
- All Nursing courses must be completed in the sequence listed in the published nursing program of study. General education courses should (or are recommended) to be completed in sequence.
- A grade of "C" in each nursing course is required for progression to the next nursing course in the sequence according to the nursing program curriculum plan.
- A grade of "C" or better must be obtained for all required courses in the Nursing curriculum including Nursing, Psychology, Science, Humanities, and English courses. All co-requisites and pre-requisites for Nursing courses must have a final grade of "C" or better.
- The re-admission policy can be found in the Nursing Policy Manual.
Western Piedmont Community College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In the case of a qualified individual with a disability, attempts will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.
Western Piedmont Community College reserves the right to make changes on the admissions requirement as needed.