The nursing profession deals with people: sick, injured, and well. Both registered nurses and practical nurses are an integral part of the health care team working in conjunction with various professionals to improve health care.

Where You Could Go

One hundred percent of NC State grads seeking employment in nursing are employed. In fact many Nursing graduates are employed before they graduate. Many are encouraged by their employers to continue their education.

NC State has over 40 agreements with four-year colleges and universities, to provide a smooth transition for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Through university partnerships, some four-year courses are also offered on the NC State campus or online.

What You Could Earn

Registered Nurses in the Mansfield area earn an average starting salary of $55,500.

Job Demand

There is a shortage of nurses locally and nationally, due to an aging workforce and an increased demand for medical services. Work settings could include:

Hospitals, Extended Care Facilities, Doctors’ Offices, Private or Home Nursing, School Nursing, Hospice, Patient Education, Community Agencies.

Licensure

Both Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs consistently score above the national average on their licensure exams.

Accreditation

The Associate Degree Nursing Program at North Central State College is accredited by:

National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission, Inc
3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA  30326

Phone:  404-975-5000

www.nlnac.org

		Curriculum
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		Required Courses

  Potential Job Titles

  Related Bachelor's Degrees

  Related Certificate Programs

  Admissions

	Associate Degree Nursing Admission Procedures
	Associate Degree Nursing Advanced Standing Admission Procedures
	Practical Nursing Certificate to Registered Nursing Admissions Procedures
	Practical Nursing Certificate to Registered Nursing Curriculum Worksheet

Mandatory Math Placement
Effective Winter Quarter 2007

Nursing Entrance Test (TEAS)
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