A45110RB – Associate Degree Nursing - RIBN Program (BRCC/WCU) AAS
| Degree Designation |
Articulation Agreement |
| Associate in Applied Science |
None |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours |
Fully online option available? |
| 70 |
No |
Description
The Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN) program is a seamless pathway from the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) to the Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The RIBN curriculum comprises four years in nursing studies. Students graduate with both an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Blue Ridge Community College and a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from Western Carolina University (WCU). Students are dually admitted to both Blue Ridge and WCU for the first three years of the program and at WCU for the final year. Students must be actively enrolled in a course through WCU at least once every three semesters to remain active in the RIBN program.
Students are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) after graduation from the ADN program at Blue Ridge. Prior to beginning the RIBN program, students will successfully complete the non-credit University Experience (UE101) course through WCU. Throughout the RIBN program, student must comply with all applicable Academic Regulations as listed in The Record, the WCU Undergraduate Catalog.
This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the NC State Board of Community Colleges.
There are special admission procedures for the RIBN program. Contact Student Services for additional information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Demonstrate professional nursing behaviors incorporating personal responsibility and accountability for continued competence.
- Collaborate effectively with individuals, families, and members of the healthcare team to achieve positive individual and organizational outcomes.
- Provide holistic assessments of individuals and families and record and report results of these assessments.
- Formulate evidence-based clinical judgments and management decisions.
- Provide safe and effective nursing care across the lifespan to culturally diverse individuals and families incorporating documented best practices.
- Develop a teaching plan for individuals and/or the nursing team.
Program Requirements
Technical Core
Nursing Technical Core
Complete all of the following Courses:
General Education
1st Communications
Complete all of the following Courses:
2nd Communications
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Social/Behavioral Science
Complete all of the following Courses:
Natural Science
Complete all of the following Courses:
Other Major Hours - Required
Microbiology Required
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Psychology Requirement
Complete all of the following Courses:
Other Required Courses
Success Skills
Complete all of the following Courses:
Recommended Course Sequence
View the recommended course sequence for a suggested program schedule