Fayetteville Technical Community College Nursing Program Review

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) is a community college that is part of the North Carolina Community College System (NCCC). It is on the Fort Bragg army base in North Carolina and has provided education to those in the military since 1961. Many military students attend this college because of its close proximity to the army base. Military personnel, their spouses, and children often continue their education at Fayetteville Technical Community College. The college offers online courses, accelerated sessions, and more options that make attending college manageable for military personnel as well as others who want to continue learning. Many different programs are offered at the college, including nursing.

Nursing Programs

Nursing Assistant

This program leads to a certificate as a Nursing Assistant. These healthcare workers work under the supervision of licensed professionals in many different healthcare environments. Graduates may be eligible to be listed on a registry as a Nursing Assistant I or Nursing Assistant II. Nursing Assistants work in doctors’ offices, hospitals, for home health agencies, nursing homes, and extended care facilities. Applicants must have CPR Certification, vaccinations required for healthcare workers, and TB screening before entering the program. After completing Nursing Assistant I, students may take Nursing Assistant II.

Practical Nursing

The Practical Nursing (PN) program offered at Fayetteville leads to a Diploma for graduates. The program can be completed in three semesters of study. The program prepares students to work in hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, long term care facilities after they complete the program. Graduates must take the NCLEX-PN to obtain their licensure to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Applicants must be high school graduates and must have completed a Biology, Algebra, and Chemistry class. If these courses were not completed in high school, the applicant must take them on the college level before acceptance into the PN program. An important fact to know before enrolling in this program is that not all of the courses are transferrable to an Associate Degree program if the student intends to earn this degree in the future.

Fayetteville Technical Community College offers financial aid for students who want to complete an Associate Degree, but financial aid is not always available for those pursuing a Diploma in Nursing. Applicant should contact the Financial Aid office to determine if they are eligible for this help in paying their tuition. The college also offers child care financial assistance that pays for day care while a parent attends classes.

Associate Degree Nursing

Fayetteville offers an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program for students who wish to become a Registered Nurse. Applicants must first take the courses needed to become a Certified Nurse Assistant I and be listed on the North Carolina Registry before applying to the ADN program. The program takes 5 semesters to complete. Licensed Practical Nurses may enter the program if they have worked in a healthcare setting for 3,600 hours within the past four years. After completing all of the general education requirements plus the nursing courses and clinical experience, students take the NCLEX-RN to obtain their licensure to work as Registered Nurses.

Financial aid is often available for students enrolled in the ADN program. They need to complete the Financial Aid application after applying for admission to the college. Another convenience for parents is the financial aid available for child care that enables the parent to continue his or her education.

Contact:
Fayetteville Technical Community College
P.O. Box 35236
2201 Hull Road,
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 678-8400