Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing Option

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Accreditation

The Associate Degree Nursing program at Mayland Community College at the Spruce Pine campus, located in Spruce Pine, NC is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Rd NE
Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000

www.acenursing.org

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing program is Initial Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at acenursing.org/search-programs/
 
Nursing Programs Student Handbook (2025)

New! Accelerated path to an Associate Degree in Nursing for currently certified Paramedics. 

This program allows experienced Paramedics to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) in two semesters after completing the NUR 215 course. The personalized progression pathway allows Paramedics to earn an (ADN) with minimal repetition of the skills and knowledge they have already learned. Applicants must be a current Paramedic.

The Paramedic to ADN Bridge program prepares students for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Our Advantage

  • Nationally recognized with proven student success. 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate for 2024 & 2025
  • Offers an individualized approach to nursing education
  • Small class size
  • State-of-the-art simulation labs
  • High quality learning opportunities at an affordable cost.
  • ACEN Accreditation
    • Validates the quality and integrity of the nursing program
    • Provides students with a competitive edge in the job market
    • Enhances opportunities for further education and professional growth for students
    • Increases eligibility for federal funding and scholarships for students
This program is offered in a hybrid format, combining online coursework with weekly in-person class meetings on campus and clinical rotations at designated clinical sites. Attendance on campus and at assigned clinical sites is required. Clinical placements are predetermined and cannot be changed to accommodate individual locations. Applicants should carefully consider the travel distance and time commitment needed to meet these on-campus and clinical requirements, as these cannot be waived or modified.


Class meetings and clinicals:
Practical Nursing - Meets twice each week, online coursework, and weekend clinicals.
LPN to ADN - Meets once each week, online coursework, and weekend clinicals.
Paramedic to ADN - Meets once each week, online coursework, and weekend clinicals.

Applicants will be given specific meeting days and times and clinical schedule at program orientation. Orientation is scheduled near the end of the semester prior to beginning the program. 

 

Academic

Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates
Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing Option

Careers

Job Title Projected Growth

(NC 2018-2028)

Median Wages

(NC 2018)

Registered Nurse

(after passing licensure exam)

+12% $24-51 hourly
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Contact Us

Elizabeth Lofton

Health Sciences Success Advisor
828.766.1283
eflofton@mayland.edu

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