Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) leaders and nursing advocates joined North Carolina legislators at FTCC’s campus for a policy discussion centered on nursing workforce development, healthcare access, patient privacy and the growing role of technology in care delivery. The conversation reinforced FTCC’s commitment to preparing highly skilled nurses and strengthening the healthcare workforce across Cumberland County and the broader region.
Keynote speakers for the event were North Carolina Senator Tom McInnis and North Carolina House Representative Garland Pierce, who engaged directly with attendees on the policy issues shaping healthcare in North Carolina. Throughout the discussion, both legislators emphasized the importance of hearing from nurses, educators and community advocates as they consider legislative solutions affecting patients, providers and healthcare systems statewide.
FTCC’s presence in the discussion underscored the college’s role as a workforce development leader and as a key partner in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Participants discussed the importance of helping future nursing students understand prerequisites earlier, reducing barriers to entry and ensuring that qualified students can move efficiently into nursing education pathways…