University Transfer

General education and science courses taken at Durham Tech can transfer to a university. University bachelor of science programs grant students credit for having earned their RN degree. Nursing courses taken at Durham Tech are not transferred on a one-to-one basis. Mobility/articulation plans are available for Durham Tech's ADN graduates.

Clinicals

The classroom portion of the program is taught during the day. Clinical experiences are usually scheduled during the day for six- and eight-hour shifts. However, because of the availability of clinical units, it may be necessary for you to attend clinical experiences in the evening or on weekends or work a 12-hour shift.

Merit-Based Scholarships

The College Foundation of North Carolina offers merit based scholarships for nursing students. The Nurse Education Scholarship and loan program is for nursing students only. Nursing students may also be eligible for Health, Science, and Mathematics Scholarships. Students must apply directly to SEAA for consideration. View more information on the Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program (NESLP) website.

Licensing Information

Information about licensing in North Carolina can be found at NursingLicensure.org.

Student Achievement Outcome Data

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing requires that student achievement outcome data in licensure exam passing rates, student completion rates, and percentage of graduates obtaining a job are made publicly accessible. The expected level of achievement identifies the programs goal for each outcome.

Associate Degree Nursing Program NCLEX-RN Pass Rates
YearNumber of CandidatesNumber PassedDurham Tech PercentState PercentNational Percent
2025*453884%90%86%
2024403998%95%91%
2023424095%94%88%

*Data does not include a student who took the exam in January 2026

ELA: The annual pass rate is 80% or greater for all first-time test-takers. January - December.


LPN-RN Nursing Program NCLEX-RN Pass Rates
YearNumber of CandidatesNumber PassedDurham Tech PercentState PercentNational Percent
20256583%N/AN/A
20241212100%N/AN/A
20238675%N/AN/A
2022121192%N/AN/A

ELA: The annual pass rate is 80% or greater for all first-time test-takers. January - December.


Program Completion by Academic Year
ProgramGraduating ClassNumber AdmittedNumber Completed
on Time
Completion Rate
Program Total2025653858.5%
Program Total2024603863%
Program Total2023563461%
Generic ADN2025513262.7%
Generic ADN2024442761%
Generic ADN2023402665%
LPN-RN202514642.9%
LPN-RN2024161169%
LPN-RN202316850%

ELA: 65 percent of students in the nursing program will complete the program requirements on-time (100 percent) according to the course sequence. May completion.


Employment After Graduation ADN
ProgramGraduation YearNumber of GraduatesNumber of Graduates RespondingPercent Employed Within 6-12 MonthsResponse Rate
Program Total2025463100%N/A
Program Total20244010100%N/A
Program Total202342N/A90%N/A
Generic ADN2025*N/AN/AN/AN/A
Generic ADN2024*N/AN/AN/AN/A
Generic ADN2023*N/AN/AN/AN/A
LPN-RN2025*N/AN/AN/AN/A
LPN-RN2024*N/AN/AN/AN/A
LPN-RN2023*42N/A90%N/A

*Data not separated by cohort

ELA: 90 percent of graduates will obtain job placement as a registered nurse within one year after graduation (June 1 - May 30).


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