Nursing: Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses — RIBN

RIBN is a dual-degree, fast-track program that lets you earn your ADN at a partner community college while working toward your BSN from UNCP. After three years and passing the NCLEX-RN, you can begin working as a nurse and complete your final BSN year online through UNCP.

Degrees

BSNBachelor of Nursing

McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing

College of Health Sciences

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Benefits to RIBN

With acceptance to RIBN, you will be more competitive for admission into the ADN and BSN programs as long as all progression requirements are maintained.
Completion of BSN degree within four years.
Less expensive than attending a university-based pre-licensure program.
Added support with a RIBN student success advocate available to assist program participants.
Option to work part-time or full-time as a registered nurse during the fourth year.

Apply to RIBN

Application Checklist

Apply to UNC Pembroke (You will need to select the major Pre-Nursing or Pre-Licensure Nursing).
Ensure UNCP's Office of Admissions has copies of your official transcript, test scores, application fee and any other required items.
Apply to RIBN
Apply to the community college:
Meet with James Crouch to create a four-year plan.
Ensure final high school transcripts are sent to the community college and UNCP.

Requirements

Requirements for entry into the RIBN program differ based on your academic standing. Please choose one of the options below that best corresponds to your academic situation. Additional requirements may be necessary depending on the partner community college you apply to. Each partnering RIBN community college will make the final decision as to which students will be accepted into RIBN for their school. Meeting the minimum requirements listed below does not guarantee acceptance. The application process is competitive.

A minimum unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required for all high school course work.
A minimum composite ACT score of 18 or higher or SAT score of 920 or higher combined math and reading.
Acceptance into UNC-Pembroke as a degree seeking student.
Acceptance into the community college as a degree seeking student.
A grade of C or higher in all required courses or the ability to retake any failed courses within the first year of RIBN.
Placement into ENG 111 and MAT 143.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale in all college courses is required (includes courses taken at all universities and/or community colleges).
A grade of C or higher in all required courses or the ability to retake any failed courses within the first year of RIBN.
Acceptance into UNC-Pembroke as a degree seeking student.
Acceptance into the community college as a degree seeking student.
Placement into ENG 111 and MAT 143.

A grade of C or higher in BIO 165/168, BIO 166/169, CHM 131/151, ENG 111, ENG 112, PSY 150, MAT 143/171, MAT 152, and a minimum of any two additional RIBN courses.
A feasible plan of study must be created with the Student Success Advocate which shows completion of RIBN in 3 years.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale in all college courses is required (includes courses taken at all universities and/or community colleges).
Successfully meet HESI/TEAS requirements.
Have completed nurse aid requirements by the fall semester.
Have submitted an application to the ADN Program.
Have received provisional acceptance into the ADN Program or provide a letter of recommendation from the ADN director. Students applying for Year 2 entry do not receive priority admission into the ADN Program but will receive priority admission for UNCP's RN-BSN Program.
Acceptance into UNC-Pembroke as a degree seeking student.

High school students or college students with less than 12 college credits

A minimum unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required for all high school course work.
A minimum composite ACT score of 18 or higher or SAT score of 920 or higher combined math and reading.
Acceptance into UNC-Pembroke as a degree seeking student.
Acceptance into the community college as a degree seeking student.
A grade of C or higher in all required courses or the ability to retake any failed courses within the first year of RIBN.
Placement into ENG 111 and MAT 143.

Students with 12 or more college credits

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale in all college courses is required (includes courses taken at all universities and/or community colleges).
A grade of C or higher in all required courses or the ability to retake any failed courses within the first year of RIBN.
Acceptance into UNC-Pembroke as a degree seeking student.
Acceptance into the community college as a degree seeking student.
Placement into ENG 111 and MAT 143.

Students with 30 or more college credits wanting to enter directly into Year 2 of RIBN

A grade of C or higher in BIO 165/168, BIO 166/169, CHM 131/151, ENG 111, ENG 112, PSY 150, MAT 143/171, MAT 152, and a minimum of any two additional RIBN courses.
A feasible plan of study must be created with the Student Success Advocate which shows completion of RIBN in 3 years.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale in all college courses is required (includes courses taken at all universities and/or community colleges).
Successfully meet HESI/TEAS requirements.
Have completed nurse aid requirements by the fall semester.
Have submitted an application to the ADN Program.
Have received provisional acceptance into the ADN Program or provide a letter of recommendation from the ADN director. Students applying for Year 2 entry do not receive priority admission into the ADN Program but will receive priority admission for UNCP's RN-BSN Program.
Acceptance into UNC-Pembroke as a degree seeking student.

If I already have a degree, can I still apply to RIBN?

Students with a significant number of college credits or a prior degree may benefit from RIBN by enrolling directly into Year 2 of the program. This would make RIBN a 3-year pathway. Please review the eligibility requirements on the Admissions Requirements page.

What financial aid is eligible for RIBN students?

Our students are highly encouraged to apply for the FELS program in December of their first year of RIBN. However, students may apply for FELS at any time during the program.

Students are also eligible for any grants or scholarships that they qualify for. Students who graduate from Sandhills Community College's RIBN Program may be eligible for a $1,000 Pembroke Pathways Scholarship for the fourth year of the RIBN Program.

I already have some college credits. Can I be exempt from some of the general education courses?

Students who receive equivalent credit for a course will not be required to retake the course. Course equivalencies are determined by the Registrar's Office at UNCP and the corresponding office at the community college.

Can I apply to other nursing programs?

Yes. If you are accepted into RIBN, you have preferred acceptance to the UNCP Nursing Program and the Community College Nursing Program. This acceptance is contingent upon remaining eligible to participate in RIBN and there being a seat available in the ADN program.

Students are encouraged to apply to other nursing programs and/or universities in the event that they are not accepted into RIBN. Students can not transfer from one RIBN nursing program to another RIBN school and remain in the UNCP RIBN Program.