About the Associate Degree Nursing Program
The Associate Degree Nursing program of study at Blue Ridge Community College provides students with the knowledge, skills and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment and to meet individual needs that impact health, quality of life and achievement of potential. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), which is required to practice as a registered nurse (RN). The Associate Degree Nursing Program is five-semesters in length.
Employment opportunities are vast within the global health care system and may include positions within acute, chronic, extended, industrial, and community healthcare facilities. Graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing program can expect to find employment in the Henderson and Transylvania Counties, as well as throughout the state and nation. On average, registered nurses in North Carolina can expect to earn $71,000 annually. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2021)
Classes are taught at the Health Sciences Center in Hendersonville and at the Transylvania County Campus in Brevard.
Clinical rotations offer diverse experiences for our students with area healthcare providers. Our clinical instructors lead our students as they perform patient care in a wide variety of specialties and settings.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Blue Ridge Community College, located in Flat Rock, NC is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
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Course Requirements
Apply for the Associate Degree Nursing Program
The application window for Fall 2027 to the Associate Degree Nursing Program will open on October 1, 2026 and close on February 1, 2027 for priority consideration. The late submission deadline is May 19, 2027. Our nursing program has a selective admissions process, which means not all students who apply to the program will be accepted. If you meet the criteria, please submit your admissions requirement checklist by the deadline.