LPN Schools in NC

You must complete a North Carolina Board of Nursing approved LPN program to be eligible for Practical Nurse licensure by examination in North Carolina. The approved LPN programs in North Carolina take 12 to 18 months to complete and graduates are presented with a diploma in practical nursing. A list of the approved LPN programs in North Carolina can be found below.

Some examples of what approved LPN schools in North Carolina must provide in their practical nursing program curriculum includes instruction in the areas of anatomy and physiology, basic nursing skills as well as clinical experiences in adult health nursing, infant and maternal nursing and child nursing. Other areas of nursing will also be covered, these courses are just meant to provide for an idea of what to expect. The LPN programs in North Carolina are intended to prepare graduates for the NCLEX-PN exam. Graduates must apply for licensure with the North Carolina Board of Nursing as well as register for the NCLEX-PN. Application forms can be found on the North Carolina Board of Nursing website.

Admission requirements to LPN programs in North Carolina vary, however, some commonly seen requirements include applying to the college as well as the nursing school, current CPR for professional rescuers, immunizations, criminal background check and various pre-requisite courses. Some LPN schools may require students to hold a Nurse Aide 1 credential from the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry and the Division of Health Service Regulation. Once you find an LPN program, contact them to learn about their most current admission requirements. Admission to the LPN programs in NC is very competitive, so excelling in high school and all other areas that may be considered during the application process is critical.

LPN Salary, LPN Job Outlook, LPN Employers in North Carolina

The 2010 North Carolina Occupational Employment and Wages salary data was released and the data shows that LPNs in North Carolina make an average annual salary of $39,711 and an average hourly wage of $19.09. The data also shows that an entry level LPN in NC makes an average annual salary of $32,741 and an average hourly wage of $15.74. These numbers are intended to be used as estimates and will vary significantly by geographic location, facility type and of course work experience. The data does present a good argument for the time and financial investment an LPN program takes.

The LPN job outlook in NC is strong based on the job growth projections presented by the North Carolina Employment Security Commission. They project the LPN field to have 21% job growth through 2018. Again, another good indication to begin an LPN program in NC.

Another health care occupation that is projected to have similar job growth and earnings is Medical Assisting. You may find it worthwhile to explore the Medical Assistant programs in North Carolina as a backup or first line plan if an LPN program does not fit your personal and professional goals.

A sampling of some of the facilities that hire LPNs in NC includes Mollen Immunization Clinics, Achieve Home Nursing Service, Charles George VA Medical Center – Asheville, VA Medical Center – Fayetteville, Genesis HealthCare (rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities) and Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn. This list of employers is provided as a resource to learn about where LPNs may find jobs in North Carolina as well as good places to start a job search.

Approved LPN Programs in NC

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