Nursing Program

The nursing program at L E Fletcher Technical Community College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Louisiana colleges that offer nursing program.

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L E Fletcher Technical Community College

300 Howard Ave, Houma, LA

About
L.E.Fletcher Technical Community College, located in Houma, Louisiana, was founded in 1948, when it was known as the South Louisiana Trade School. As the school grew, so did its offerings, expanding into a full technical college, followed by becoming a branch of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. In 2003 the school separated from the LCTCS, becoming a separate institution and taking its current name.

Academics
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College offers a number of technical programs aimed at preparing students for a high demand career, particularly those within the school's service area. In addition, transfer opportunities are available through certain courses and curriculums. Career training programs provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce as a professional in their chosen field. Graduates will receive a diploma or certificate upon completion of the program, demonstrating competency and allowing students to find entry level positions immediately after graduation. These programs take between one and two years to complete.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• General Studies
• Nursing
• Phlebotomy

Admissions and Financial Aid
As a public two year open enrollment institution, any individual applying for admissions will be admitted if they meet the minimum standards set by the school and state. Students must complete an admissions application as well as provide any transcripts, after which it is recommended that new students meet with an academic advisor and participate in orientation prior to the start of classes.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting student aid report from which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards. Students may be asked to provide additional financial information prior to the disbursement of funds to ensure the accuracy of the information provided.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. L E Fletcher Technical Community College offers an associate's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).