September 9, 2009
For Immediate Release

RCCC Nursing Programs Information Sessions
Offered Oct. and Nov. 20

             SALISBURY, N.C. — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College encourages all prospective nursing students to attend one of two upcoming information sessions on Oct. 2 and Nov. 20. The sessions will provide important details about RCCC's updated selection process for nursing program admission.

              The Oct. 2 information session will take place 1 to 3 p.m. in the Teaching Auditorium, at RCCC's North Campus, in Salisbury. The Nov. 20 session will run 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., also in the North Campus Teaching Auditorium. Anyone considering a career in nursing is encouraged to attend.

              RCCC offers multiple nursing programs, including associate degree in nursing (ADN), practical nursing (LPN), LPN to ADN transition, and nurse aide. For more information about RCCC's nursing programs, see the college website at www.rowancabarrus.edu/programs/haps/index.html, or call 704-216-3701.

             RCCC's North Campus is located at I-85 (exit 75) and Jake Alexander Blvd., in Salisbury.

               RCCC is a comprehensive, community-based institution of higher learning, serving the citizens of Rowan and Cabarrus counties in North Carolina. RCCC is one of 58 colleges in the state-supported North Carolina Community College System.

                RCCC offers fully-accredited associate-degree programs in more than 40 areas of study, including arts and sciences, business, information technology, health and public services, and engineering technologies. RCCC also offers accredited diploma and certificate programs focused on career training, continuing education and basic skills education. RCCC provides a strong foundation and transferable credits for students moving on to four-year colleges and universities and helps adults get the additional training they need to start new careers.

               RCCC annually provides more than 2,000 course offerings, serving an overall enrollment of approximately 20,000 students. In addition, RCCC provides the education and job-training programs needed to meet many of the workforce demands of the North Carolina Research Campus being developed in Kannapolis. For complete details, see the RCCC website at www.rowancabarrus.edu.