Paramedic to RN Bridge Program

Admission is selective and all requirements (1-8) must be completed and submitted by May 31st of the same year the student intends a Fall entrance. Nursing Director will email the notification of acceptance and letters of intent in March, April, and May (as students qualify). WPCC Nursing does not have a “waiting list”. July 19th is the final date letters of intent will be accepted by email

• Complete the Western Piedmont Community College Application found at www.wpcc.edu/new-students
• High School Transcripts or Equivalent
• College transcripts from all colleges attended.
• Required GPA of 2.5 or above on all college coursework

Paramedic to ADN Program Requirements

• Paramedic to ADN Application.
• Valid unrestricted North Carolina Paramedic or National Registry Paramedic Certification for a minimum of 2 years prior to admission.
• Successful Placement test scores or ability to take ENG 111 and MAT 143 or higher without a co-requisite.
• ATI TEAS exam score of proficient (≥ 63) within the last 3 years.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR certification OR American Red Cross Basic Life Support
• General education pre-requisite courses. ENG 111, BIO 168, BIO 169, PSY 150, PSY 241 and ACA 115 or ACA 122 (To be completed before entering the second-year of the ADN Nursing program)
• Successful completion of NUR 215 Paramedic to RN Bridge concepts with a grade of C or higher.
• Access to High-Speed Internet and a laptop computer for coursework.

Paramedic to ADN Applicants are subject to all WPCC Nursing program rules and requirements with the exception of certification as Nurse Aid 1 or higher by NC DHSR as NREMT-P or NC Paramedic supersedes this requirement.