North Carolina Nursing Schools and Programs

Degree Programs: Acute Care, Adult Care, Anatomy, Community Health, Family Care, Gerontology, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, Neonatal, Nutrition, Oncology, Physiology, Psychiatric/Mental Health, Registered Nurse, Rural Nursing, Surgical...
Largest Cities: Asheville, Burlington, Cary, Charlotte, Durham, Fayetteville, Goldsboro, Greensboro, Greenville, Hickory, High Point, Raleigh, Wilmington, Wilson, Winston-Salem...
State ZIP Codes: 27023, 27242, 27405, 27520, 27560, 27596, 27837, 27853, 27874, 28054, 28125, 28237, 28398, 28544, 28909...

One of the fastest growing occupations in North Carolina through 2012 is registered nurses, and the Tarheel State has all kinds of incentives to fill those projected slots. Scholarships and special loans for nursing students are key, while employers are increasing salaries and benefits to boost and retain staff.

North Carolina offers residents and visitors miles of sandy beaches and gorgeous mountains. In fact, Mount Mitchell, the state's highest point, towers 6,684 feet above sea level.

National Programs: The following schools are accepting students from across the country.

Kaplan University Online

Kaplan University Online

Bachelor's | Master's

Kaplan University's online nursing degree programs offer licensed RNs an innovative curriculum designed to encourage critical thinking, enhance communication techniques, and address the managerial and technical competencies required by health care employers today.