Paramedic to RN Bridge
A45110P
The Paramedic to RN Bridge is an extension of the Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. The program allows currently certified paramedics to earn an associate degree in Nursing.
Students who are certified Paramedics through the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services or National Registry and meet the WPCC Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. admission requirements may enroll in NUR 215 Paramedic/RN Bridge Concepts. Students completing NUR 215 will receive non-course credit for NUR 111, NUR 112, and NUR 113. Successful completion of all prerequisite ADN general education courses and NUR 215 will allow students to enter the Associate Degree Nursing cohort as a sophomore.
Students must meet all other requirements of the Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S.
Admission Requirements
WPCC Admission Requirements
- Complete the Western Piedmont Community College Application found at https://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.
More information can be found at https://www.wpcc.edu/admissions/nursing-admission-requirements/
This program is highly competitive and slots are limited. Timeliness and application completion are required for consideration for this program.
Any questions regarding admissions can be directed to the Nursing Department Director, Michelle Bobo at 828-448-3829 or Chassidy Reynolds, academic advisor at 828-448-3530.
NUR 215 Pre-requisite Courses
Required Courses
BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | FA, SP |
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
English Composition
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following courses
ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
Other Major Required Course
Paramedic to RN Bridge Program Courses
Required Course
NUR 215 | Paramedic/RN Bridge Concepts | 6 | SP |
Core Required Courses
Other Major Required Courses
BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | SP, SU |
PSY 241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Total Credit Hours: 67