The pinning ceremony for Edgecombe Community College’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 Edgecombe Community College’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 […]
Edgecombe Community College 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 […]
Patrick Heins, president of ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital, encouraged the Spring 2025 graduating class of Edgecombe Community College to continue learning. “There are so many things to do, places to go, people to meet, and experiences to have in this life,” said Heins. “So, learn about or participate in as many as you can. Learning […]
Edgecombe Community College held two graduation ceremonies on the Tarboro campus for students in the Natural Hair Care and Nail Technology programs. The Natural Hair Care graduation for the day class was held April 1. On April 3, the Natural Hair Care Night Class and Nail Technology graduations took place. Students in the Natural Hair […]
Patrick Heins, president of ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital, will serve as the keynote speaker for Edgecombe Community College’s Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony. Heins, who has served as hospital president since 2018, is expected to deliver a captivating message to the graduates on Friday, May 9 at 4 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the […]
The graduates of Edgecombe Community College’s 15th Basic Academy for Basic Law Enforcement Training earned a significant achievement and set an unprecedented mark. Of the 36 cadets who began the academy on Oct. 3, 2024, 32 graduated from the program on Tuesday, March 11. The graduates were all recognized in the Keihin Auditorium on the […]
Dr. Greg McLeod, ECC President, was the guest speaker for the Rocky Mount Housing Authority’s (RMHA) Self-Sufficiency Completion Ceremony. According to the RMHA website, the graduation recognizes participants who “have succeeded in meeting their goals towards self-sufficiency.” The graduates completed two programs to assist in building their financial security and becoming economically independent. Through the […]
Graduates of Edgecombe Community College’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 […]
Edgecombe Community College’s Practical Nursing graduates have achieved perfection for the 13th consecutive year. The 12 graduates, who participated in their pinning ceremony August 1, have received a 100 percent pass rate on the national licensure exam. “Achieving a 100 percent NCLEX-PN pass rate is a testament to the hard work, perseverance and excellence of […]
