RIBN and aRIBN

Thank you for your interest in ENC RIBN. Students admitted to ENC RIBN must meet admission requirements set forth collaboratively by the Community College and East Carolina Univeristy (ECU). Please read this information thoroughly. Admission to ENC RIBN is highly competitive.

RIBN/aRIBN

  • Eastern North Carolina Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses
  • Completion of RIBN/aRIBN will earn students an Associates Degree in Nursing through the community college, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing through East Carolina University.

Benefits of RIBN/aRIBN

  • Partnership with ECU
  • Dual enrollment at BCCC/ECU
  • Significant cost savings over traditional 4-year program.

BCCC nursing program encourages all nursing students to pursue their BSN and commit to lifelong learning. This RIBN/aRIBN partnership with ECU is a great pathway to work towards your BSN while in the ADN program.

RIBN vs aRIBN

RIBN

  • Designed for graduating high school seniors.
  • Highly competitive.
  • 4 year pathway to complete both ADN and BSN.
  • Students must be accepted into the RIBN program which guarantees a spot in BCCC’s ADN program.

If you are a high school senior, and are interested in learning more about the RIBN program, please visit the ENC RIBN website at: ENC RIBN. Please pay close attention to the admission requirements.


aRIBN

  • Designed for current college students who have completed the majority of the ADN general education courses with a “C” or better.
  • Highly competitive.
  • Application for aRIBN is completed at the same time as applying for BCCC’s ADN program.
  • Student must be accepted into BCCC’s ADN nursing program to be considered for acceptance into the aRIBN program.
  • If accepted, must complete 1 class per semester at ECU, while in the ADN program.
  • Can work as a RN after completion of the ADN program and successfully passing the NCLEX.
  • The final year is completed online through ECU to earn a BSN.

If you are already a college student, with ADN general education courses completed, and are interested in learning more about the aRIBN program, please visit the ENC aRIBN website at: ENC aRIBN.

Email: [email protected]

Kelly A. Cleaton, EdD
ENC RIBN and aRIBN Coordinator
East Carolina University
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Melissa Yow, MAEd
ENC RIBN and aRIBN Student Success Advocate
East Carolina University
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Cameron Bass, MS
ENC RIBN and aRIBN Student Success Advocate
East Carolina University
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