Nursing Schools in North Carolina – NC

By Susan Maphis, allied health world contributing writer
Published: December, 7 2010

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Standards for nursing education in North Carolina are established by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Students who wish to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state must attend approved, accredited nursing schools in North Carolina. The Board has approved 38 diploma LPN colleges in North Carolina. Programs at these practical nursing schools usually last about three semesters, or a year and a half. In addition, the Board has approved 55 associate degree RN programs (generally a two year college program), 2 diploma RN programs (taking place at a hospital and lasting about 18 to 32 months) and 18 bachelor degree RN programs (lasting four years).

Although the Board does not directly approve nursing programs outside of North Carolina or online, it does recognize education completed at schools that are recognized by other state Boards of Nursing. After completing nursing school in North Carolina, candidates should be well prepared to take the NCLEX exam for PN (Practical Nursing) or RN (Registered Nursing). These examinations are administered by Pearson VUE testing centers. In North Carolina, testing centers are located in Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, Raleigh, Wilmington and Winston-Salem. After passing the test and submitting to a criminal background check, North Carolina will issue you a license to practice nursing in the state.

Nursing Schools in North carolina

Medical Career Institute

[Campus]

Locations:

Charlotte
Greensboro
Raleigh
Newport News
Virginia Beach

Programs:

Nursing (BSN) - Bachelor
Registered Nursing - Associate
Practical Nursing - Diploma

Quick Summary: Start a great career in healthcare with Medical Careers Institute.

South University - Campus

[Campus]

Locations:

Virginia Beach

Programs:

Nursing (RN-BSN)
Health Sciences (BS)
Healthcare Management (BS)

Quick Summary: As a student at South University, you will learn from accomplished faculty members who have real-world experience in the subjects that they teach. Our small class sizes allow you to receive personalized attention from instructors, and the encouragement to recognize your goals for the future and the means to achieve them.