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The faculty of the department of nursing is committed to the mission and goals of Wayne Community College. We endorse the concept of open-door admissions to the college.
However, we recognize the need for restrictions on the number of students admitted to our nursing programs and for setting admission standards to ensure quality practitioners.
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As noted in our philosophical and conceptual framework, the nursing department is committed to a learning centered, outcomes-based educational model ,which encourages students to assume responsibility for their own learning and facilitates achievement of identified program learning outcomes. Learning is defined as the process “by which behavior is changed as individuals acquire and apply knowledge, attitudes and skills” (WCC Educational Philosophy).
The nursing department is responsible for developing and implementing programs which will promote excellence within the nursing profession by educating students at the associate degree and diploma levels to practice competently and safely their respective roles within the legal and ethical framework of nursing. In this manner the nursing department serves the needs of both students and the community.
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Significant Points
- Nursing is the largest health care occupation, with more than 1.9 million jobs.
- Nursing is one of the five occupations projected to have the largest numbers of new jobs. There are not enough nurses to meet local or national demands.
- Nursing offers many exciting challenges, diverse opportunities and endless rewards.
- Nurses are employed to work in a variety of areas such as hospitals, home care, schools, long-term care facilities, wellness/rehabilitation centers, physician’s offices, industries, camps and even cruise ships!
- WCC nursing graduates consistently score above the national average on the licensure examination.
- Community colleges are the nation’s leading educator of registered nurses.
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Admissions
- Individuals desiring a career in nursing are encouraged to take biology and algebra, prior to enrolling in the program. Chemistry is required.
- Individuals desiring admission must complete a separate nursing application and meet additional admission requirements and specific application dates. Nursing admission packets that include specific information about the admissions process are available in the Office of Admissions.
- Applicants must present evidence of good physical and mental health upon admission.
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Note
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all curriculum courses in order to progress in the program.
Tuition
In addition to tuition and textbooks, costs of this program include a watch with a second hand, uniforms, shoes, lab coat, physical examination, immunizations, and fees for application for licensure for the North Carolina State Board of Nursing and National Council Licensure Examination.
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Criminal History Record
- Affiliating clinical agencies with which the College has contracted to provide clinical experiences for nursing students may require students to submit to criminal background checks and/or drug testing prior to or during participation in clinical experiences at the site. Students should be aware that if a clinical site denies a student placement in their facility, the student would be unable to complete the required clinical component of the course. This would prohibit the student from progressing and completing the nursing program. The student would be dismissed from the program.
- An applicant to the nursing program who has been convicted of a misdemeanor and/or felony (excluding minor traffic violations) may not be eligible for licensure by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
- The North Carolina Board of Nursing requires Criminal History Record checks of all persons applying to practice nursing in the State of North Carolina. Applicants will be charge a fee to offset the cost of this background check.
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How to Apply
To apply to Wayne Community College call the Admissions and Records Office at (919) 735-5151, ext 238 or view other options at the WCC Admissions and Records site.
Questions
Please call the Department Head at (919) 735-5151, ext 397 with questions regarding our nursing programs.
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