Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) is located in Morganton, North Carolina and is a member of the North Carolina Community College System. This community college was chartered back in 1964. WPCC offers 104 degrees, diplomas, and certificates in many different programs of study that can lead directly to great employment possibilities. The school has a respected workforce development program that has been training people for many years. The annual enrollment of WPCC exceeds 7000 and it is the goal of the school to provide the most high-quality educational experience possible in every field. The 300-acre campus of this school even has a tennis court and a pond.
The WPCC nursing program allows students to pursue associate’s degrees in nursing. It aims to teach students the proper knowledge of all nursing techniques in a safe, nurturing environment where they can hone their craft. Nursing students will be prepared for their professional lives and the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. Upon graduation from the program, students will be eligible to apply to take the licensure exam. The associate’s degree in nursing program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).