RN Programs in Jacksonville, North Carolina

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

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?

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 Jacksonville, North Carolina

Coastal Carolina Community College

  • 444 Western Blvd. Jacksonville, NC 28546
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (910) 455-1221

Craven Community College

  • 800 College Court New Bern, NC 28562
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (252) 638-7200

James Sprunt Community College

  • 133 James Sprunt Drive Kenansville, NC 28349
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (910) 296-2400

Lenoir Community College

  • 231 Hwy 58 South Kinston, NC 28502
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (252) 527-6223

Carteret Community College

  • 3505 Arendell Street Morehead City, NC 28557
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN, Sonography
    (252) 222-6000

University of North Carolina Wilmington

  • 601 S. College Road Wilmington, NC 28403
    Programs: BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, MSN, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (910) 962-3000

Cape Fear Community College

  • 411 N Front St. Wilmington, NC 28401
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (910) 362-7000

Sampson Community College

  • 1801 Sunset Avenue Clinton, NC 28329
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (910) 592-8081

Wayne Community College

  • 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive Goldsboro, NC 27534
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (919) 735-5151

Pitt Community College

  • 1986 Pitt Tech Road Greenville, NC 28590
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, Medical Assistant, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN, Sonography
    (252) 493-7200

East Carolina University

  • East Fifth Street Greenville, NC 27858
    Programs: Accelerated MSN, BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, Nursing PhD, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (252) 328-6131

Beaufort Community College

  • 5337 Hwy 264 East Washington, NC 27889
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (252) 946-6194

Brunswick Community College

  • 50 College Road Bolivia, NC 28422
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, RN
    (910) 755-7300

Barton College

  • P.O. Box 5000 Wilson, NC 27893
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (252) 399-6300

Johnston Community College

  • 245 College Road Smithfield, NC 27577
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiography, RN, Sonography
    (919) 934-3051

Bladen Community College

  • 7418 NC Hwy 41W Dublin, NC 28332
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (910) 879-5500

Southeastern Community College

  • 4564 Chadbourn Hwy Whiteville, NC 28472
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (910) 642-7141

Fayetteville State University

  • 1200 Murchison Road Fayetteville, NC 28301
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (910) 672-1111

Newh Nursing Consortium

  • 225 Tarboro Street Rocky Mount, NC 27801
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (252) 446-0436

Fayetteville Technical Community College

  • 2201 Hull Road Fayetteville, NC 28303
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiography, RN
    (910) 678-8400

Robeson Community College

  • 5160 Fayetteville Rd. Lumberton, NC 28360
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Radiography, RN
    (910) 272-3700

Wake Technical Community College

  • 9101 Fayetteville Road Raleigh, NC 27603
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (919) 866-5000

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

  • 1 University Drive Pembroke, NC 28372
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (910) 521-6000