Franklin County Career and Technology Center Nursing Programs in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

The Registered Nursing (RN) program at Franklin County Career and Technology Center is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career as a registered nurse. This rigorous program combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experiences to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to deliver safe and effective patient care. Students will learn about a wide range of nursing topics, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, and maternal-child nursing. A significant portion of the program is dedicated to clinical rotations in various healthcare settings, allowing students to apply their knowledge and develop their nursing skills under the supervision of experienced RNs. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, all of which are essential for success in the nursing profession. The ultimate goal of the program is to prepare graduates to pass the NCLEX-RN examination and become licensed registered nurses, ready to provide compassionate and competent care to patients in a variety of healthcare settings.