With only 140 students, the Mercy School of Nursing is part of the Carolinas Healthcare System, one of the largest in the southeastern United States. If you agree to work within Carolinas system following graduation, 80% of your tuition will be paid for you. With an emphasis on clinical work, Mercy is a hospital-based educational institution. Admission is on a fall, spring or summer rotation. High school transcripts with courses in algebra and chemistry are required. SAT or ACT scores, transcripts of completion of prerequisite courses and results of a Test of Essential Academic Skills are also needed. There is a fee for the TEAS test. Attendance at a pre-application information session is suggested. Financial aid is available. Evening and weekend programs are available.
The Presbyterian School of Nursing produces more licensed, registered nurses than any other school in the state. Fall or spring enrollment is possible. The Associate of Science in Nursing degree is a 2-year program focusing on clinical nursing, with under 10 students in attendance at each clinical session. Graduates are prepared for state licensure and are encouraged to continue advanced degree studies. A high school diploma or equivalent and a GPA of at least 2.5 are required, as are SAT or ACT test scores and a nursing admissions entry exam if applying directly from high school. Technical and academic standards for admission, including prerequisite study are also requirements for entry. Financial aid is available.
The Carolinas College of Health Sciences boasts a 97% pass rate for its 2-year nursing students when they take the state nursing licensing exam. An Associate in Applied Science is earned after passing its program. Their program includes clinical time in the first semester and a small faculty-to-student ratio. The school suggests attending an information session prior to applying for admission. High school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores are required for consideration of admission. The Carolinas HealthCare System offers financial aid. Loans, scholarships, veteran's programs and grants are also available.
As a 4-year university, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers a basic liberal arts/science curriculum for the first two years, followed by entry into its School of Nursing. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is awarded at graduation. The admissions department suggests you attend an information session prior to submitting an application. A grade of 3.0 or better is required for all prerequisite courses and previous college work, including those who hold an RN and wish to continue their education. Financial aid is available.