Find Nursing Schools in North Carolina

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North Carolina has many opportunities spread out through the state for licensed RNs & LPNs. As well, there are many learning institutions that will provide entry level and advanced career opportunities. Community colleges will help you to get your RN license after a 2-year associate's degree in nursing. There are opportunities for advanced degrees online and in classrooms or both that will both suit your lifestyle and advance your career.  Among the advancement choices includes clinical specialist, midwifery, practitioner, legal nursing, anesthesia and forensics.

North Carolina Nurses Salaries

Salaries for RNs and LPNs range from $51,000 to $66,000 annually. The rural areas of North Carolina pay salaries on the lower range of the average throughout the state with the metropolitan areas on the high end of the spectrum. North Carolina has just over 100 hospitals, the leading medical employer in the state. Working overtime, taking on extra shifts, and being available for traveling assignments is a great way to boost your earning potential.