nursing schools north carolina

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

> * School name: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Location: Chapel Hill, NC
• Website: www.nursing.unc.edu
• Type of school: Public university
• Programs offered: PhD; DNP (Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
• School ranking for nursing program according to USNWR Rankings 2017 #1 (#18 overall)
• Accreditation: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
• Tuition per year (state residents): $23,408 ($7,274 in fees added to tuition; includes health insurance fee of $1,338); additional fees apply if enrolled in more than 12 hours in fall or spring semesters ($2,527 for 13-15 hours; $3,448 for 16-18 hours; and $4369 for 19+ hours); additional tuition rates available for out-of-state students

Duke University

Duke University is a private university located in Durham, North Carolina, which is listed as the second-best place to live in the state. Duke University’s nursing school is ranked #11 on the US News and World Report list of top nursing schools. The school offers a traditional BSN program, MSN and DNP programs, as well as accelerated BSN programs for students with different academic backgrounds.

Duke University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is designed to be completed in eight semesters of study over four years. There are three tracks available: Direct Entry Track (for students without prior degrees), Accelerated Second Degree Track (for students with prior degrees), and RN to BSN track (for students who are already registered nurses). At Duke University, all new freshmen admitted to the School of Nursing are guaranteed a spot in the rigorous four-year program by meeting academic criteria during their first two years in college.

East Carolina University

• East Carolina University

East Carolina University is a public school located in Greenville, North Carolina that offers several nursing programs, including an RN-BSN program for registered nurses looking to advance their careers. The NCLEX acceptance rate for East Carolina’s undergraduate program was 92%, and the acceptance rate for their graduate program was 100%. In 2016, the cost of tuition at East Carolina was $7,000 for in-state students.

Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is located in Boone, North Carolina. It has been ranked as one of the best nursing schools in North Carolina by US News and World Report, as well as one of the top public universities in the southern United States. This school offers a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing that requires a minimum of 124 credit hours. In addition to clinical practice experiences, students will learn about health promotion and disease prevention, care management across the lifespan, leadership and organizational roles within healthcare settings, evidence-based research practices, and more.

Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina. The school offers a BSN program as well as an RN to BSN program for nurses who are interested in moving from the licensed practical nurse (LPN) status to a registered nurse (RN) designation. The nursing program at Western Carolina University is ranked #6 in the state and #6 in the region.

North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University (also known as NCCU or “Central”) is a public, historically black university (HBCU) in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by James E. Shepard in 1909, it was the first state-supported liberal arts college for African Americans in the United States. It is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and classified among “R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity.”

Piedmont International University

Piedmont International University is located in Winston-Salem. The school offers the following nursing programs:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• RN to BSN
• RN to MSN
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Campbell University

Campbell University- School of Osteopathic Medicine offers a 3 year DO program. The total cost for the CUSOM’s D.O. program is $47,610. Students can begin their studies during the fall semester. The curriculum for Campbell University-School of Osteopathic Medicine D.O program is divided into 7 semesters of basic science courses, followed by 8 weeks of clinical medical studies and then 3 semesters of clinical clerkships in internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry and surgery specialties. There are approximately 500 students enrolled in the program each year with a pass rate of 94%. Placements are at Cape Fear Valley Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program; Duke Family Medicine Residency Program; NC Baptist Family Practice; Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program; Wake Forest School of Medicine Internal Medicine/Family Practice Residency Program

Wilkes Community College

Wilkes Community College is located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The accelerated nursing program is an LPN to RN option.

Contact Information:

Address: 1328 South Collegiate Drive

Wilkesboro, NC 28697-0447

Phone number: (336) 838-6100

Coastal Carolina Community College

Coastal Carolina Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

Coastal Carolina Community College serves as a learning-centered community college that provides accessible and quality educational opportunities, promotes economic growth, stimulates community service initiatives and supports student success through life-long learning.

Located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Coastal Carolina Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,295. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14-to-1.

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Programs offered include: Accelerated BSN (ABSN), MSN, PhD Nursing, RN-BSN.