Now is a great time earn a BSN as a North Carolina RN. The North Carolina Action Coalition is working to increase the number of RNs with BSNs to 80% by 2025, and the project is going well. North Carolina has one of the highest RN employment numbers for nonmetropolitan areas in the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Winston-Salem has one of the highest concentrations overall, with 38.72 RNs per 1,000 jobs. The annual mean wage for RNs in North Carolina is $61K, with wages a little bit higher in the Durham area. Scroll through the information below to find the school that’s right for you, and start your journey from RN to BSN today.
RN-to-BSN Programs in North Carolina
Here we have compiled a comprehensive listing of North Carolina’s RN to BSN programs. In the summaries below, you will find all the essential program information to help you quickly and easily narrow down your RN to BSN search. NCLEX-RN pass rates are as reported by the school.
Appalachian State University |
$
145
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesMarch 15th and November 15th |
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School Website | Online |
Dougherty Administration Building
Boone, NC 28608 |
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Barton College |
$
1,066
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Campus |
200 ACC Drive NE
Wilson, NC 27893-7000 |
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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences |
$
375
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesFebruary 1st and October 1st |
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School Website | Online |
401 Medical Park Drive
Concord, NC 28025 |
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East Carolina University |
$
520
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesMarch 15th |
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School Website | Hybrid |
East 5th Street
Greenville, NC 27858-4353 |
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Fayetteville State University |
$
300
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesMarch 30th and September 30th |
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School Website | Hybrid |
1200 Murchison Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28301 |
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Gardner-Webb University |
$
1,867
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesFor more information about admissions call 704.406.4360. |
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School Website | Online |
Main St
Boiling Springs, NC 28017-0997 |
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Lees-McRae College |
$
615
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesMay 1st |
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School Website | Online |
191 Main Street
Banner Elk, NC 28604 |
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Lenoir-Rhyne University |
$
720
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Campus |
625 7th Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601 |
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North Carolina A&T State University |
$
123
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesMay 1st and October 1st |
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School Website | Campus and Online |
1601 E Market St
Greensboro, NC 27411 |
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Queens University of Charlotte |
$
475
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Campus and Online |
1900 Selwyn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28274-0001 |
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University of Mount Olive |
$
420
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesFor more information on admissions, call 800.653.0854 |
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School Website | Online |
634 Henderson St
Mount Olive, NC 28365-0919 |
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University of North Carolina - Charlotte |
$
453
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesMarch 15th and September 15th |
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School Website | Campus and Online |
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 |
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University of North Carolina - Greensboro |
$
250
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesMarch 1st and November 15th |
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School Website | Campus |
1400 Spring Garden St
Greensboro, NC 27402 |
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University of North Carolina - Pembroke |
$
215
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesRolling Admissions |
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School Website | Campus |
One University Drive
Pembroke, NC 28372-1510 |
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Western Carolina University |
$
200
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesMarch 10th and September 10th |
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School Website | Online |
Highway 107
Cullowhee, NC 28723 |
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Winston-Salem State University |
$
105
per credit hour
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Application DeadlinesSeptember 21st and February 11th |
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School Website | Campus and Online |
601 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Winston-Salem, NC 27110-0001 |
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Please contact the RN to BSN program in North Carolina that you are interested in enrolling in to confirm details and to learn more. If you run an accredited RN to BSN program in North Carolina that is not listed above; please reach out to us with program information and proof of accreditation. Thank you!
State Commitment to RN to BSN Education Paths
The Future of Nursing campaign is a nationwide effort to bring the country up to the standards of nursing as outlined in the 2010 Institute of Medicine Report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. As a part of the effort, North Carolina has formed a State Action Coalition with the singular objective of achieving the goals set forth by the campaign. Having at least 80% of the nursing workforce hold a BSN degree is an integral part of this initiative and we have outlined below the ways in which North Carolina is actively progressing on this front.
- Education
- Leadership
- Practice & Care
- Interprofessional Care
- Diversity
- Data
What is being done to increase the number of North Carolina RN’s with a BSN?
The AC is working to increase the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate or higher degree to 80% by 2025, through easing and advocating academic progression for nurses.
Are students enrolled via identified promising models of education progression?
Yes. State or Regional Shared Curriculum
What programs are being implemented to prepare nurses to lead change to advance health?
The AC is developing a ”leadership incubator” and mentoring program to promote participation of nurses on decision-making boards.
Is the Coalition working to remove barriers to RN level of care?
Yes. The AC is supporting legislation that will ease and expand the role of nurses as care providers.
Are they advancing state policy to remove barriers to care provided by APRNs?
Yes. The AC is supporting legislation that will ease and expand the role of advanced practice nurses as care providers.
Is the state working to improve communication, transparency, and cooperation between healthcare providers?
No specific plans announced.
How are they improving diversity of the nursing workforce and care provided?
No specific plans announced.
What steps are being taken to remove gaps in workforce and health care data?
The AC is working with the NC Board of Nursing to revise the license renewal process to gather more relevant data from nurses in the state.
Contact Info
Diana Hatch
AARP North Carolina
Polly Johnson
Foundation for Nursing Excellence
Source: Campaign for Action
For a detailed progress report and additional workgroup contact information, please see the North Carolina Action Coalition page and their Action Coalition Status Report (opens as PDF).
North Carolina Licensing
North Carolina is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). If you move to another state participating in the NLC (pictured in green), you can practice without getting a new license. For licensing information, visit the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Nursing Employment Outlook
Additional Information
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North Carolina Nursing Resources & Contact Information
View Info4516 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607Phone: 919.782.3211
Fax: 919.781.9461103 Enterprise Street, Box 12025
Raleigh, NC 27605Phone: 919.821.4250
Fax: 919.821.4250
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National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) Chapters in North Carolina
View Info- Barton College Association of Nursing Students, Wilson North Carolina
- North Carolina Association of Nursing Students (NCANS)
- East Carolina Association of Nursing Students, Greenville, NC
- UNC Charlotte Association of Nursing Students
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State Health Departments and Organizations
View Info2001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-20011931 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1931PO Box 17209
Raleigh, NC 27619-7209
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