School of Nursing

Welcome to the nursing program at Fayetteville State University. Our journey in achieving nursing excellence began in 1992 through a joint partnership program with UNCP. This vibrant program has thrived throughout our history to meet the needs of Registered Nurses in this region and beyond. We continue to educate a large number of nurse leaders who play a significant role in the health maintenance of citizens in North Carolina and the rest of the country.

Thank you for visiting us and welcome!

-Murtis Worth, RN, PhD, CNE, CEN

Interim Associate Dean of the School of Nursing

The Faculty

You will learn from professors who are passionate, knowledgeable, and experienced. They are invested in your future and developing highly motivated and professional nurses.

Clinical Experience

Clinical experience gives you a firsthand perspective of the life of a nurse. It often involves treatment of patients and the observation of the nurse/patient relationship. You will gain an understanding of the realities of nursing and become more service minded.

Accreditation

The School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Making a Career as a Registered Nurse

Roughly 3,200 registered nurses are employed in the Fayetteville metro area, making it by far the area's most popular nursing role. RNs must hold a prelicensure bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or hospital diploma in professional nursing. They must also pass a national licensure examination before practicing. Fayetteville's RNs earn over $61,000 per year on average.