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Gaston College’s nursing programs have done it again.

The college’s licensed practical nursing (LPN) program was recently ranked in the state’s number-one spot this year by the Website, www.practicalnursing.org. And another Website, www.nursingprocess.org, included the college’s associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) program as among the best in the state for 2023. Gaston College’s nursing programs have been rated among the best in the state for many consecutive years.

“North Carolina takes great pride in staying on top of cutting-edge nursing policy, education and practice,” according to www.practicalnursing.org. “Gaston College is an open-door community college that promotes student success through a high-quality practical nursing diploma program that prepares future nurses for licensure and beyond.”

Gaston College earned an overall score of 100.

The www.nursingprocess.org Website concurred, stating:

“Completing your nurse training at Gaston College, one of the largest community colleges, can well equip you with the knowledge and skills required to provide professional nursing care to a diverse population.”

Dr. Lori Metcalf, the college’s dean of health and human services, also commented.

“We are very proud of our high-quality nursing program,” said Metcalf. “Our nursing students have proven to be determined critical thinkers. Our nursing faculty members successfully engage with students to learn the skills necessary to think like nurses and become health care professionals.”  

Gaston College’s LPN program application window is open annually, Oct. 1-March 1, for admission beginning in August following the deadline. All applicants must participate in a mandatory information session.

You may learn more about the LPN and other nursing program options via the Website at www.gaston.edu/nursing.

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