Office Location
Nursing Education & Simulation Center
Rm. 202, 2340 Hull Rd., Fayetteville
Official address:
P.O. Box 35236, 2201 Hull Rd.
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone Number
Office Hours Monday - Friday
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Accreditation
The Practical Nursing Program at Fayetteville Technical Community College is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and is operated in compliance with their standards for approved practical nursing programs.
North Carolina Board of Nursing
PO Box 2129
Raleigh, NC 27602-2129
Telephone: 919-782-3211 | Fax: 919-781-9461
Estimated Program Costs
Please note that all costs are estimates and subject to change. Tuition is established by the State Board of Community Colleges and North Carolina General Assembly and is subject to change without notice.
Competitive Admissions
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A student must complete all pre-requisites and gain competitive points in order to apply for approval to the Practical Nursing program.
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Once approved for a Health program, students will be provided with information regarding books, uniforms, supplies and equipment, and any additional program requirements.
Competitive Points
Please review the updated Fall 2024 Competitive Point Process.
What to Expect:
Course Work
The Practical Nursing curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual 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 safe, individualized nursing care and participation in the interdisciplinary team while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.
Diploma Program
Day Classes Available
Career Paths
Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN), which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians’ offices.
Fact Sheet for Practical Nursing Program
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Diploma
Practical Nursing Diploma (D45660)
Program Length: 3 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Transcripts, English/Math TIER 2 Placement Test Credit/Equivalent, 1 Unit of Biology, 1 Unit of Chemistry, and TEAS test score of proficient or higher
Award: Diploma
The Practical Nursing Program is designed to meet the educational requirements for the graduates of this program to apply to the North Carolina Board of Nursing to be eligible to sit for the state’s NCLEX-PN licensure exam. Please see the disclosure chart above for information regarding licensure in other states.