University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is part of the University of North Carolina. Besides the Chapel Hill campus, there are nine other campuses throughout the state. The university was established in 1789, making it one of the oldest public universities in the country. It is also the first public institution of higher learning in North Carolina. The university currently offers over 70 different degree programs through the 14 colleges that it operates. All students receive a liberal arts education during their first two years of school. During their junior year, they may begin completing coursework in the major of their choosing from one of the 14 colleges.

Undergraduate and graduate nursing programs are available at the UNC School of Nursing. The undergrad programs include traditional BSN and accelerated BSN programs. Graduate programs include MSN and Ph.D. programs. The university also offers RN to BSN, RN to MSN, and BSN to Ph.D. paths. All programs are accredited by the CCNE. The traditional BSN program is designed to be completed in four years, while the accelerated BSN program allows students with a bachelor’s degree to obtain their BSN in four semesters. Both programs include clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities and hospitals.