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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. Many facilities are offering sign-on incentives to fill nursing positions. 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 Dergee Nurisng Program at North Central State College is accredited by:
National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission, Inc
3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
www.nlnac.org
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