Practical Nursing
Diploma
What You’ll Learn
The Practical Nursing program at Forsyth Tech equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver safe and high-quality nursing care. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and individualized care. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam and pursue employment in various healthcare settings.
Click here for Minimum Admissions Requirements (MAR)
Outcomes
- Nursing skills
- Patient care
- Medical knowledge
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Teamwork
Curriculum & Class Schedule
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at Forsyth Tech.
NUR 101: Practical Nursing I
RCredit Hours: 11
PSY 150: General Psychology (Global)
U GCredit Hours: 3
Select one:
BIO 163: Basic Anat & Physiology
Credit Hours: 5
BIO 168: Anatomy and Physiology I
Credit Hours: 4
BIO 169: Anatomy and Physiology II
RCredit Hours: 4
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
U G RCredit Hours: 3
NUR 102: Practical Nursing II
RCredit Hours: 10
NUR 103: Practical Nursing III
RCredit Hours: 9
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in hospitals or medical clinics
- Long-term care facilities or nursing homes
- Home healthcare settings
- Rehabilitation centers or assisted living facilities
- Physician’s offices or outpatient clinics
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Forsyth Tech is located at:
2100 Silas Creek Parkway,
Winston-Salem, NC 27103