This 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 of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination - Practical Nurse Examination (NCLEX-PN), which is required for practice as a Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation, long term care, home health facilities, clinics, and physicians' offices.
Central Carolina Community College
Central Carolina Community College is a public higher education institution headquartered in Lillington, NC, serving three campuses and multiple locations across Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties. The college offers a comprehensive range of associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and workforce development programs, emphasizing transformative lifelong learning to foster individual, community, and economic development. Its dedicated Economic & Community Development Division provides specialized short-term job training and career readiness courses, ensuring students are well-prepared for the workforce.
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