A graduation ceremony was held June 20 on 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ’s Rocky Mount campus to celebrate the accomplishments of rising high school seniors who completed the annual Health Careers Academy. Thirteen students participated in hands-on healthcare activities, simulations, mock interviews and a resume building workshop. “The goal of the academy is to open their eyes […]
The Division of Health Sciences at 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ held its inaugural Advisory Board Meeting recently on the Rocky Mount campus. The college hosted 61 participants from health sciences and health occupations programs at ECU Health, ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital, UNC Health Nash Hospital, Edgecombe County Department of Social Services, Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc., Carolina […]
Eleven students were pinned during 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ’s Radiography Pinning Ceremony held May 8. As of June 8, 11 graduates have tested, and 10 have passed their national certification exam, becoming a registered radiographer and earning the title R.T.(R)(ARRT). This title signifies registered technologist in radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. All of […]
The pinning ceremony for 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ’s Respiratory Therapy Class of 2025 was held on May 6. All 13 graduates have met the education requirements to take the National Board Exam to become a registered respiratory therapist and obtain a state license to practice as a respiratory care practitioner. As of June 2, eight students […]
On April 25, four students were a part of a special luncheon in celebration of 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ’s Medical Assisting Class of 2025. Now ECC graduates, all four are employed after receiving a 100 percent pass rate on their national exam on the first attempt. Medical Assisting is a two-year degree program that prepares healthcare […]
91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ celebrated the largest graduating class in the history of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program during the pinning ceremony held May 7. The department pinned 44 students just two days prior to the college’s official commencement ceremony on May 9. These graduates have met the education requirements to take the NCLEX-RN, the […]
Suzi Shippen-Wagner, ECC’s program chair for Surgical Technology, was featured as a guest speaker at the Association of Surgical Technologists National Conference in New Orleans. Shippen-Wagner was a guest speaker along with co-presenter Renee Bridges, program chair for Davidson-Davie Community College. Their topic was “Why we go There: Taking students on Medical Mission.” The topic […]
91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ, in partnership with S.T.E.P (the Strategic Twin-Counties Educational Partnership) and Nash Community College, welcomed high school students to Healthcare Connections 2025 at 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ’s Rocky Mount campus. S.T.E.P. is dedicated to improving educational opportunities for students in the Twin Counties area. Students from Southwest Edgecombe High School, Rocky Mount Senior High, […]
Contributed by Loretta Langley On Monday, February 10, the 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Senior Registered Nursing (RN) programs hosted their annual career fair at Keihin Auditorium. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) representatives from multiple universities were also invited to this event, providing students with information about academic advancement opportunities after graduation. There were about 20 […]
Graduates of 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program achieved a 95 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). This score surpassed the national pass rate of 91 percent for ADN programs. The NCLEX-RN measures the competencies needed to perform safely and effectively as an entry-level nurse. Graduates […]
