Rockingham Community College

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

The Associate Degree Nursing program has admission criteria beyond the regular requirements of RCC. Individuals interested in this program are required to obtain an Associate Degree Nursing Admission Information Packet from the Student Development Division and are required to discuss these special criteria with an admissions counselor. A cumulative GPA
of 2.5 or greater is required as part of the admissions criteria and must be maintained throughout the program. Related and general education courses that are part of the nursing curriculum may be taken before nursing (NUR) courses and before the sequence time in the catalog; however, courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better and not
adversely affect the required GPA. A student must not fall behind the sequence of the curriculum plan stated in the catalog. A “D” or “F”grade in any nursing curriculum course will cause the student to fall behind the sequence of the curriculum plan and no longer be eligible for continuation in the program. No “D” or “F” grade is allowed in any nursing curriculum or related course.

LPN Program Details

The Practical Nursing curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults.

Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.

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 care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians’ offices.

The Practical Nursing program has admission criteria beyond the regular requirements of RCC. Individuals interested in this program must obtain a Practical Nursing Admission Information Packet from the Student Development Division and are required to discuss these special criteria with an admission counselor. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater is required as part of the admissions criteria and must be maintained throughout the program. Related and general education courses that are part of the nursing curriculum may be taken before nursing (NUR) courses and before the sequence time in the catalog;
however, courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better and not adversely affect the required GPA. A student must not fall behind the sequence of the curriculum plan stated in the catalog. A “D” or “F” grade in any nursing curriculum course will cause the student to fall behind the sequence of the curriculum plan and no longer be eligible for continuation in the program. No “D” or “F” grade is allowed in any nursing curriculum or related course.