On behalf of the faculty and staff, welcome to the website of the Division of Nursing & Allied Health at Baton Rouge Community College. We are privileged to hold the distinction of being the first public institution in Baton Rouge to offer the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree. The mission of the Division of Nursing & Allied Health is to support academic programs that meet the needs of the healthcare community. 

The Division of Nursing & Allied Health is organized into two departments: The Nursing department and the Allied Health department. The Nursing department includes the Nursing RN and Nursing LPN. The Allied Health department houses the areas of Sonography, Veterinary Technology, Paramedic, Surgical Technology, Pharmacy Technician, and Medical Assistant.

PROGRAM OFFERINGS

The Division of Nursing & Allied Health offers degrees and certificates in the following areas:

  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Medical Assistant
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Practical Nursing
  • Surgical Technology
  • Veterinary Technology

The BRCC Associate of Science in Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA  30326, 404-975-5000, http://www.acenursing.org/ and approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN), 17373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810, telephone number (225) 755-7500, www.lsbn.state.la.us.