Welcome Messages


Director of Nursing

On behalf of the Associate Degree and Practical Nursing faculty, I extend to you an invitation to consider a career in nursing, one of the most exciting and challenging professions in health care. The Department of Nursing at Forsyth Technical Community College recognizes that preparation to become a nurse requires a collaborative relationship between faculty and students. We stand ready to support and guide students as active participants in the educational process.

The Department of Nursing offers an Associate Degree Nursing program of study, which is 5 semesters in length and graduates of the program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), which is required to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN). The Department also offers a Practical Nursing program of study, which is 3 semesters in length. Graduates of the Practical Nursing program are eligible to apply to take the National Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN), which is required to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Graduates of both programs are employed in a variety of health care settings.

Students at Forsyth Technical Community College have the opportunity for clinical experiences at two major medical centers located in Winston-Salem and other health care agencies in the region. As a result of the excellent health care facilities available for clinical practice, students enrolled in the nursing programs have the opportunity to experience the most current and "best practices" in nursing and health care.

If you would like additional information about our nursing programs, please call the Admissions office at (336) 734-7253. We look forward to working with you.

Bonnie G. Pope, RN, MSN, EdD (C )
Director of Nursing


Director of Allied Health

Congratulations, by visiting our web site, you have made the first step toward joining a health team of dedicated professionals in some of the fastest growing health professions. If you have a keen interest in the health sciences, computer technology, and you enjoy working with people, than one of these fields may be for you. In any of these Allied Health professions, you will be a part of the cutting edge of scientific progress, working with the latest advances in medical care. These professions are part science, part art. Each is a highly structured program that requires superior work from superior students. Students must be focused, prepared to work hard, and genuinely caring about people!Linda Yurko

At the completion of each program of study you will be eligible to take the State and or National Certification Boards. Each of our programs are accredited by SACS as well as their individual programmatic accreditation agencies.

On behalf of the entire Allied Health faculty, I welcome you to investigate a career that will make a difference in other people's lives while improving your own. If you have any questions about any of our Allied Health programs, please contact our admissions office at (336)-734-7253. We look forward to working with you.

Linda Yurko, MA,RT(R )(M)
Director of Allied Health