Nursing Program

The nursing program at Fayetteville State University 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 North Carolina colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Fayetteville State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education for more than 20 years.

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Fayetteville State University (FTCC)

2201 Hull Rd, Fayetteville, NC

FSU is a public historically black institution located in Fayetteville, NC. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Enrollment at FSU exceeds 5,800 annually.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students accepted to Fayetteville State University achieve an SAT score between 1110 - 1350, or an ACT score within the range of 15 - 20. Fayetteville State University admits approximately 60 percent of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, about 35 percent enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found at uncfsu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $4,500, while out-of-state residents pay $16,000 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $3,400. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The FSU "Broncos" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.uncfsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fayetteville State University offers a bachelor'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).