Forsyth Technical Community College

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

The program provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse.

Course work involves integration of concepts of the natural and social sciences, English and communication, computer technology and humanities. The focus will be nursing care of clients across their lifespan. A variety of teaching methodologies are used throughout the program including lecture, skills lab and clinical practice.

LPN Program Details

The Practical Nursing curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults. Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN), which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Course work involves integration of concepts of natural and social sciences and English. The focus will be nursing care of clients across the lifespan. A variety of teaching methodologies are used throughout the program including lecture, skills labs and clinical practice.