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Great Degrees for North Carolina’s Nursing Needs

With the right degree from the right North Carolina college, you can help meet the state’s nursing needs.

North Carolina needs nurses of all types in order to help keep the state’s healthcare system moving forward—and these are well-paying jobs. The median salary for registered nurses in the U.S. was nearly $71,730 a year in 2018, while that for nurse practitioners $113,930 per year.1,2

If you want to take advantage of North Carolina’s need for nurses—and advance or begin a career in nursing—a great first step is to earn a nursing degree from an accredited university. Here are some of the best degrees available for anyone searching for nursing schools:

Great Degrees for North Carolina’s Nursing Needs

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN degree)
Great for RNs seeking to improve their employability and advance into leadership roles.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN degree)
Great for those seeking to become nurse practitioners and nurse educators. MSN degrees allow for a wide variety of specializations, from mental health to nursing informatics.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP degree)
Great for those seeking to become healthcare leaders capable of delivering expert care and/or advancing healthcare practice and policy.

What are some top universities for North Carolina residents looking for nursing degrees? Well, when looking at colleges and universities, your range of options is wider than you think. Thanks to online learning, your college search isn’t limited to “colleges near me” or even universities in North Carolina. Instead, you can enroll in online degree programs at good colleges that don’t require you to travel to a physical location and take classes at specific times. So, when it comes time to do a college comparison, be sure to consider the advantages of earning a nursing degree online.

At one of the top online universities, you can earn any of the nursing degrees listed above in a convenient, flexible format designed for those who are working full time and/or taking care of family responsibilities. You can complete most of your coursework from home and may even be able to finish your degree faster than you could at a campus-based program, which can save you time and money.

If you want to put yourself in position to land one of North Carolina’s in-demand nursing jobs, earning an online degree is an excellent choice.

Walden University is an accredited institution offering online nursing degree programs. Expand your career options and earn your degree in a convenient, flexible format that fits your busy life.


1Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm
2Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nurse-anesthetists-nurse-midwives-and-nurse-practitioners.htm

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org.

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