Edgecombe Community College student, Christopher Lacy, beams when he talks about his recent trip to the Dominican Republic. The surgical technology major traveled to the country in November, working in the operating room with a team of nurses and doctors who performed nine surgeries. “I was able to first scrub. I also set up the […]
Edgecombe Community College Practical Nursing graduates participated in their pinning ceremony on August 1. The Practical Nursing Class of 2024 graduated 12 students. These graduates have met the education requirements to take the NCLEX-PN®, the National Council Licensure Examination, which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. “We are proud of each of […]
Recent Edgecombe Community College associate degree nursing graduates Jeremy Bulluck and Marissa Lee received the DAISY Foundation’s DAISY in Training Award during the nursing pinning ceremony in May. They received a certificate, a DAISY in Training Award pin, and a hand-carved stone sculpture entitled A Healer’s Touch. Both Bulluck and Lee graduated from the associate […]
Eight of the eleven members of the Edgecombe Community College Radiography Class of 2024 passed the national certification exam on their first attempt, becoming registered radiographers and earning the title R.T.(R)(ARRT), which signifies Registered Technologist in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Three graduates are waiting to take the certification exam. Eleven students […]
Edgecombe Community College Associate Degree Nursing graduates participated in their pinning ceremony on May 8. The ADN Class of 2024 is a large class of 41 members, who graduated from the ADN program during the College’s commencement ceremony on May 10. These graduates have met the education requirements to take the NCLEX-RN®, the National Council […]
Members of Edgecombe Community College’s Respiratory Therapy Class of 2024 participated in their pinning ceremony in May. Shown from left are (1st row) Instructor Josh Pendergraft, Collin Evans, Cameron Joyner, Instructor Tim King, (2nd row) Lindsey Shaw, (3rd row) Ashley White, (4th row), Ayana Battle, Camille Tew, (5th row) Jasmine Pippen, Angel Smith, (6th row) […]
Edgecombe Community College celebrated its Medical Assisting graduates on May 3 in a pinning ceremony. The event marked a milestone in their educational journey and provided an opportunity to recognize their hard work and dedication. Graduates are: Trevon Evans April Henson Shandell Jones Lakisha Nichols-Wiggins Michaela Ore Alexias Williams A highlight of the event was […]
The Edgecombe Community College nursing faculty attended the annual North Carolina Associate Degree Nursing Council (NCADN Council) conference held April 10-12 at Wrightsville Beach. The conference theme was “Changing the Tide of Nursing Education.” The keynote speaker was Keith Rischer, a prominent nurse educator who spoke on innovative ways to increase students’ clinical judgement. Faculty […]
Members of Edgecombe Community College’s Surgical Technology class recently attended the North Carolina Association of Surgical Technologists meeting at Duke Regional Medical Center in Durham. The students took part in a hands-on workshop and were able to see how the NCAST business meetings are held. The community outreach project for this meeting was the Ronald […]
Edgecombe Community College nursing students recently participated in a Nursing Career Fair on the Tarboro campus. Held February 5, the event brought together hospitals, healthcare facilities, and universities that offer baccalaureate nursing programs to offer job opportunities and educational pathways for nursing students. “It’s like speed dating for nursing jobs and degrees,” explains Loretta Langley, […]
