About
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.
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.
Organization
Durham Technical Community College - Main Campus
Durham Technical Community College
Durham Technical Community College, headquartered in Durham, NC, is a higher education institution specializing in technical and career education. With over 60 years of experience, it offers affordable, high-quality education and individualized student support services, providing pathways for both university transfer and immediate career entry. The college operates multiple locations serving Durham and Orange counties and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Highlights:
- Serves as a springboard to bachelor's degrees through extensive articulation agreements with many four-year institutions
- Offers affordable, high-quality technical and career education
- Strong community focus, including adult literacy programs
- Phlebotomy program is accredited by the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians
- Phlebotomy program is delivered in a hybrid format, combining online lectures and in-person labs
- Phlebotomy program emphasizes ethics, legalities, and practical skills essential for the profession