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Blue Ridge CTC’s Nursing program is designed to meet industry standards and help students enter or advance in the Nursing profession. Students who are interested in applying to the Blue Ridge CTC Nursing Program first enroll in the Medical Assisting: Nursing Foundation program. Once prerequisites are met, a separate application for the Nursing Program is required. Review the Nursing Program Application requirements below.
Build a solid foundation for a promising career with our Associate of Science degree in Nursing. Blue Ridge CTC offers a blend of real-world knowledge and workforce skills employers look for in qualified applicants.
You are not alone, as almost a third of students transfer schools! Check our transfer evaluation toolto save money and time while transferring to our Associate of Science in Nursing.
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Continue their education after earning a certificate or Associate degree.
With our flexible, affordable two-year Nursing associate degree program, students obtain workforce-ready skills that healthcare and caregiving fields demand. The degree serves as a pathway to sit for the NCLEX examination and work toward a credential as a Registered Nurse. The degree allows students to:
Are you ready to begin working as a Registered Nurse? Blue Ridge CTC’s Associate of Science in Nursing provides experiential learning to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career.
Throughout our Nursing program, students learn legal, ethical and professional standards required to plan safe and effective patient care. Through work-based coursework, students learn verbal, non-verbal, therapeutic, and professional communication skills. This program is a competitive admission program that requires a separate application. Students interested in pre-nursing enroll in the Medical Assisting: Nursing Foundation program and then make application to the nursing program. See the Nursing Program Application Requirements below.
Earn your degree from our School of Allied Health Sciences!
With our Associate of Science in Nursing, students receive well-rounded knowledge and skills required to potentially secure positions in hospitals, clinical practices, nursing homes, home healthcare, or in military service.
This degree teaches core concepts needed to enter the career as a beginning practitioner of nursing. After successfully completing this program, students:
The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) is a 60 credit program that spans over 5 semesters designed to prepare the graduate to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for registered nurses and to enter a career as a beginning practitioner of nursing. Students first enroll in the Medical Assisting: Nursing Foundation program to complete the required prerequisites for the Nursing program application.
The Nursing Program is competitive admissions. Review the application and requirements carefully to understand how a score is calculated for entry.
Second start/Second Half Term Courses prerequisites will not be considered for entrance into the nursing program.
Transferring from another school? BRCTC does not accept any nursing credits from another nursing program.
Review the links below for detailed information regarding the Blue Ridge CTC Associate of Science in Nursing Program.
Blue Ridge CTC offers an industry-focused approach to learning, leading to a path-breaking career and continuing education opportunities.
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Blue Ridge CTC acts as a catalyst to career goals, gives students exposure to real-time career prospects, and provides a learning environment supporting personal and professional growth.
Effective faculty is the backbone of any school. Our faculty are committed teachers and scholars who:
Deliver real-world learning to shape a students’ job market competency.
Impart teaching that promotes creativity and sets the base for further 4-year programs.
Extend a smart learning model that raises job prospects.
Integrate best-in-class learning formats and resources to drive focused learning.
We provide comprehensive Student Support Services to promote student success.
Student Services provides a variety of support, including tutoring, accessibility accommodations, and more!
We provide high-tech classes, supporting labs, and study areas to promote a balanced education.
We recognize talent and celebrate performance with awards and acknowledgments.
We have supportive staff to help with personal, professional, and academic challenges.
We support students from admission through the career search! Career Services assists students:
Find the right kind of job with a career inventory assessment.
Get assistance on resume writing and referral to participating employer partners.
With interview preparation to boost their morale and get prepared with the right narration to win job negotiations.
Get a holistic learning environment, where they are nurtured to become the next set of professionals entering the workforce.
As a community of students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders, we strive for diversity, equity, and inclusion on our campuses, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Campus diversity encourages open dialogue on campus.
Equity removes barriers and ensures equal opportunities are afforded to all.
Our campus offers an inclusive, welcoming environment where all are valued, celebrated, and included.
The campus community promotes diversity and inclusion through a variety of speakers and events.
We are committed to providing students with real-time training and internship opportunities to enter the workforce directly after graduating.
We provide industry expert instruction to strengthen job-specific skills needed for real-world challenges.
We assist students with internship opportunities to find their way to a successful career.
We provide industry-certified expert supervision and guidance to raise students’ job prospects in the Government and Private sectors.
Our campus is well equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, machinery, hardware, and software required to provide the technical skills needed for real jobs.
Learn more about alumni who successfully reached their goals by earning an education at Blue Ridge CTC!
I was given many opportunities to help me succeed at Blue Ridge CTC
“My program required an internship that helped me understand what my career entailed and advanced my career path.”
“Blue Ridge CTC is giving me the opportunity to get a head start on my career through education. I learn more each week about starting and running a business.”
“Best thing about when you graduate from Blue Ridge you already have hands-on experience with the field of work your going in. You essentially work your last semester at your internship. More than likely you will have a job already when you graduate.”
“I was able to succeed at Blue Ridge CTC because of the kind faculty and staff, the access to computer labs, and having a Financial Aid team on site.”
“My education and training at Blue Ridge CTC led to me receiving a pay raise at my job. I was able to receive an associate degree to formalize my knowledge for my career field.”
“Having online course options at Blue Ridge CTC was the perfect fit for my life.”
“Attending school at Blue Ridge CTC helped me improve my English, as I am a non-native speaker.”
“Blue Ridge CTC made it possible for me to work and go to school. There was also a greate sense of community with people from so many different backgrounds and ages all trying to achieve the same goal.”
“At Blue Ridge I was treated with respect and patience. Everyone was understanding and willing to guide me along my process to obtain my Associates.”
“I made some great friends at BRCTC, and my professors were invaluable in helping to ensure my transition to a four-year institution.”
“My instructors all knew me by name and I felt like more than a number. I transferred to a four-year institution after BRCTC and felt prepared.”
“Everyone was always so nice and helpful. I made a lot of new friends. I would recommend this college to anyone!”
“My professors gave all of the students in my class the care they needed to succeed.”
“I feel like I fit in at Blue Ridge CTC. The school is nice, and the people are all professional and treat you like an independent adult. You are respected, and it is a good environment to be in.”
“BRCTC is small enough that all of the professors know your name and help you when you need it. You don’t feel like just a number like at some four-year institutions.”
“Having the ability to take my classes online via Zoom was the perfect scenario for me.”
“The instructors are amazing. I also received assistance when my family was in financial need with dry goods and food.”
“The staff at Blue Ridge CTC was phenomenal and helped five me a great experience as a kid who will be first in my family to graduate.”
“My experience at Blue Ridge CTC while pursing a degree in Nursing was special because all of my instructors knew me and how I was progressing in my classes. That foundation was a key to my success.”
“My final nursing insturctor made all of the hard work and long hours bearable. She walked me through to the end when sometimes it felt like I was not going to get there, she got me there one step at a time.”
“To future students, I would say this is your education. Take this chance to practice all of the skills and learn. Ask for a skill to be repeated if you did not understand the first time. Your instructors are there to help, and you will benefit from knowing how to do it the right way.”
“My professors were understanding and worked with me to ensure I succeded.”
“My professor encouraged me to apply for a new job and take the leap toward the next stage of my career.”
“Blue Ridge CTC makes education accessible to anyone and is teaching the next generation of professionals.”
“The English instructors were great!”
“I loved the class sizes, teachers, the communication between instructors, and the overall sense of wellbeing at Blue Ridge CTC. “
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Have questions about the Associate of Science in Nursing? We can help!
Students interested in the Nursing program must first apply for admission to Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. Admission requirements for Blue Ridge CTC include a high school diploma or equivalent & a complete application packet. Students who have earned credits at other Colleges or Universities must also provide official copies of those transcripts. There is also a $25 application fee that can be paid at any time after submitting the application.
The Blue Ridge CTC Nursing Program is a competitive admission process requiring a separate application to the program.
Note: All salary projections are based on the current position and educational needs. BRCTC cannot guarantee that job titles or the projections given will be the salaries students or graduates will ultimately receive. Two year completion is approximate and based on full-time enrollment. Student testimonials, income statements, and examples on the College website are the results of real students. These testimonials are not intended to guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results. Each individual’s success depends on his or her desire, commitment, dedication, and motivation to pursue academic and workforce opportunities. Testimonials are not intended to create a contract between a student and the College.
