RIBN: Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses
RIBN: Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses
RIBN is a partnership between Sandhills Community College and UNC Pembroke, consisting of a four-year pathway for students to achieve a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) at the beginning of their nursing careers.
Begin Your Journey
- Enjoy an affordable and accessible option for obtaining a baccalaureate degree while remaining close to home.
- Start your career with increased earnings, employment, and education options.
- Participate in clinical rotations with local hospitals to gain experience, college credit, and valuable connections.
Our graduates have local employment opportunities with FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Scotland Health, UNC Health, Duke Health, Pinehurst Medical Center, and Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Explore a career in nursing.
Expenses estimated over the two-year program timeline.
| ITEM | IN-STATE COST | OUT-OF-STATE COST |
| Tuition* | $5,624.00 | $20,368.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Technology Fee | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| General Education Course Fees | $0-100.00 | $0-100.00 |
| Malpractice Insurance** | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Criminal Background Checks & Drug Screens | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Textbooks | $2,600.00 | $2,600.00 |
| Clinical Uniforms/Shoes | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Physical Exam-Required for Admission | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Computer with camera and microphone | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Materials and Supplies | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Pinning Uniform | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Application for licensure | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Licensure exam (NCLEX-RN) | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Sandhills is committed to the belief that every student should have an opportunity to pursue an education, regardless of financial resources. We are here to guide you through the financial aid system to make costs more manageable and higher education more accessible.
Deadline to Apply
The priority deadline for students wishing to enter the Fall cohort is February 1st.
Program Information
The RIBN curriculum is highly structured and rigorous. Because of this, ideal RIBN candidates are high school seniors or students who have taken fewer than 15 credits of college coursework. Additionally, candidates are encouraged to complete Nurse Aide I while in high school.
Current college students may be able to apply if all Year One classes can be completed prior to beginning the ADN program; students should speak with their Nursing advisor about their eligibility.
View RIBN Prerequisites and Admissions Information
SouthCentral RIBN Collaborative
Application Process
- Submit a RIBN Information Form. RIBN Information Form
- Apply to both Sandhills and UNC-Pembroke. Select Nursing as your major at Sandhills, and Pre-Nursing as your major at UNC-Pembroke. Submit all necessary transcripts and test scores to both colleges.
- Submit the RIBN application (which will be sent to you after you submit the RIBN Information Form).
Sandhills Community College Associate Degree in Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037, 202-909-2526
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master’s degree program in nursing at the University of North Carolina Pembroke is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
* This program is not financial aid eligible.
