Greetings and welcome to North Carolina Central University (NCCU), Department of Nursing. My name is Dr. Yolanda M. VanRiel, and I am the department chair of Nursing. I am happy that you want to learn more about the NCCU Department of Nursing. Since 1948, nursing has been on the campus of NCCU.
The Nursing department is dedicated to providing a compassionate and caring student-centered environment. We will stay true to and amplify the mission of NCCU to “prepare students to become global leaders and practitioners who transform communities.” This aligns with my mission for the Department of Nursing to “prepare compassionate and caring nurse leaders in healthcare who transform communities.” We offer highly qualified faculty and a state-of-the-art learning simulation center — the Eagle General Hospital. The Eagle General Hospital opened in 2011, providing nursing students, faculty and the community with exceptional possibilities for complex simulation experiences.
The Department of Nursing offers three options leading to the Bachelor of Science of Nursing (B.S.N.): the Traditional B.S.N., the Accelerated B.S.N. and the R.N.-B.S.N. The Nursing department is veteran friendly and admits veterans to options based on their education and work experience. For additional information, please contact Nursing Student Services.
The "University Strategic Plan 2019–2024: Charting a New Landscape for Student-Centered Success" says it all. The Department of Nursing is committed to this plan. The vision for the Department of Nursing is to be recognized as a regional nursing education program highly regarded for preparing culturally sensitive healthcare leaders. The foundation on which we stand is our passionate and driven faculty, staff, students and alumni. Your success is our priority. You are our future. You will exemplify “the Eagle Promise.” Join us as we rise and soar!
Sincerely,
Yolanda M. VanRiel, Ph.D., R.N.-B.C., O.C.N., C.N.E., A.N.E.F.
Department Chair of Nursing