RN Programs in Cullowhee, North Carolina

Get your RN degree in Cullowhee, North Carolina - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Cullowhee RN Programs?

RN programs (both campus-based & online RN courses) are medical training programs offered by universities, vocational or technical schools, and community or junior colleges. Some hospitals even offer registered nursing training as an RN diploma.

How do I become an licensed RN?

Each state sets its own RN licensure requirements. In order to earn your RN license, you must pass the NCLEX® examination. The NCLEX® is a comprehensive nursing exam that can only be taken by graduates of nursing programs approved by your state's board of nursing.

Do I need to complete an LPN program before I go to college to get an RN Degree?

No you don't need to complete LPN training before you can get your RN license. An accredited RN Associate Degree program takes 2 years. You can earn your RN Diploma in 3 years. (BSN - 4 years, RN to BSN degrees can be 2-3 years).

Are There Free Nursing Schools in Cullowhee?

The education necessary to become an RN is valuable, and registered nurses make really good money in North Carolina. However, students can lower the cost of RN school with financial aid. There are numerous grants and nursing school scholarships in North Carolina. They might not make your RN degree free but it can at least be more affordable.

Contact one of the accredited nursing schools listed here to get information about the financial aid you qualify for. Find out more about online nursing schools in North Carolina.

RN Job Description

Registered nurses (RNs), regardless of specialty or work setting, treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients' family members. RNs record patients' medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.

RN Schools Near You & Online Near Cullowhee, North Carolina

Region A Nursing Consortium

  • 185 Freedlander Dr. Clyde, NC 28721
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (828) 627-4652

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College

  • 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (828) 254-1921

Blue Ridge Community College

  • 180 West Campus Drive Flat Rock, NC 28731
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    (828) 883-2520

Isothermal Community College

  • 286 ICC Loop Road Spindale, NC 28160
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (828) 286-3636

Mayland Community College

  • 200 Mayland Drive Spruce Pine, NC 28777
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (828) 765-7351

Gardner-Webb University

  • 110 South Main Street Boiling Springs, NC 28017
    Programs: ADN, BSN, DNP, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (704) 406-4000

Western Piedmont Community College

  • 1001 Burkemont Ave. Morganton, NC 28655
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Medical Assistant, RN
    (828) 438-6000