ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ officially dedicated the Dan and Linda Lynes Health Sciences Center during a special ribbon cutting ceremony held on campus on May 19. More than 100 family members, friends, community leaders, faculty, staff, and supporters gathered to celebrate the Lynes family’s longtime commitment to student success and healthcare education at BCC.

The ceremony featured remarks from BCC President Dr. Gene Smith, Dan and Linda Lynes, and former nursing student and Lynes Scholarship recipient Dr. Katie Caison. Guests also enjoyed a reception, facility tours, and demonstrations inside the Health Sciences Center.

Although the facility has served students for several years, the ceremony formally recognized the Lynes family’s lasting generosity and impact on ΒιΆΉΣ³»­.

β€œA building dedication is far more than placing a name on a structure,” said Dr. Smith. β€œIt is about recognizing a legacy of generosity, vision, and belief in education that has changed lives and strengthened our community for generations to come.”

Dan and Linda Lynes have supported BCC for more than a decade through scholarships, mentorship, and investments that help students pursue healthcare careers and other workforce pathways.

β€œWe are incredibly honored by this recognition,” said Linda Lynes. β€œWe believe education changes lives, and supporting students at BCC has been one of the most rewarding experiences of our lives.”

Today, the Dan and Linda Lynes Health Sciences Center houses programs preparing students for careers in Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Dental Assisting, Clinical Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, and other healthcare professions. The facility includes classrooms, simulation labs, and hands-on learning environments that prepare graduates to serve healthcare organizations throughout Brunswick County and beyond.

To learn more about Health Sciences programs at BCC, visit brunswickcc.edu.

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Congratulations to our Practical Nursing graduates! On July 19, we celebrated their achievements with a beautiful pinning ceremony. Thanks to Pastor Jason Benton of Soldier Bay Baptist Church for the invocation, BCC President Gene Smith for his inspiring remarks, and Director of Nursing Shaylene Ball for her heartfelt words. The event concluded with the pinning and the Lighting of the Nightingale Lamps. Graduates included Uniquah Allen, Kaitlyn Collins, Niela Freeman, Asia Garvin, Makayla McBride, Tekyra Montalvan, Ashlei Stephens, and Elizabeth Graham.ΜύLearn more about the PN program and other Health Sciences offerings at BCC: /academic-programs-of-study/nursing-health-sciences/

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Fantastic news, and impressive to boot! We just received word that BCC’s 2023 Associate Degree Nursing Class achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses, better known as the NCLEX-RN. What a huge accomplishment, especially given that this year’s test was a new version.

“The National Council of State Boards of Nursing revised the test to include next-generation features,” said BCC Director of Nursing Shaylene Ball. “This included real-world case studies designed to measure a nurse’s ability to think more critically when making decisions about patient care. Preparing students for the new format required many changes on the teaching front, but our instructors did an outstanding job, as did our students.”

BCC Associate Degree Nursing students were among the first to sit for the Next Gen NCLEX exam, earning a 100 percent pass rate on the first try. Congratulations to all!

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The population of Brunswick County is growing at warp speed, with an increase of 32 percent in the last decade alone. With that growth has come an increased demand for quality dental care, something ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ (BCC) will soon be helping to fulfill. Beginning this fall, Dental Assisting will become part of BCC’s Health Sciences offerings, thanks to a $424,850 High-Cost Workforce Grant from the State Board of Community Colleges.

The program involves a partnership with the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine Community Service Learning Center in Bolivia, where students will complete the practical part of their training. “We are incredibly excited to offer this new opportunity to our students and community,” said Dr. Kevin Lee, BCC’s Vice President of Academic Affairs & Chief Academic Officer. “Our partnership with ECU will provide a unique opportunity for our students to learn in a clinical lab setting with actual patients, right here in Brunswick County. Combined with classroom instruction, students can sit for certification in just two semesters.”

The BCC program will consist of 325 instructional hours and begin this fall with a class of 12 students per semester. The college is one of 14 colleges awarded funding based on their full-time enrollment.

For more information on the program and how to apply, contact OneStop Student Services in the Administration Building on BCC’s main campus. You can also reach them by email atΜύonestop@brunswickcc.eduΜύor by phone at (910) 755-7320.

About ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ (BCC) is a public community college in Bolivia, North Carolina. BCC offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Engineering for students who aim to transfer to a senior institution to complete a baccalaureate or higher degree. BCC also offers a wide range of High School Pathways (Career & College Promise), Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees to prepare students for entry-level jobs in paraprofessional and healthcare fields. Through the Division of Continuing Education, Economic & Workforce Development, BCC offers over 250 customized courses, programs, and services to enhance employees’ careers, improve business effectiveness, and support new and existing workforce. For more information about ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ and our programs, please visit our website www.brunswickcc.edu.

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