At Carrington College, there are many different nursing programs to choose from, so you can select the one that best suits your personal and professional goals.
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Are you interested in helping people? What about moving at a fast pace in a healthcare setting? If so, a career as a nurse may be right for you. These healthcare specialists work day and night to provide direct care to patients. Their job duties and opportunities vary, depending on the type of nurse they are. This is a career field that you can start with as much or as little education as you want.1
Whether you are pursuing your foundational education in nursing, or taking your expertise further, we offer the following certificate and degree programs to meet you where you are in your education and career.
Ask one of our graduates about their Carrington College experience and they’ll likely describe it as life-changing.
The passion our students bring to their education is real. At Carrington College, we want to keep that passion going far beyond our learning experience.
There are many different nursing programs to choose from, so you can select the career path that best suits your personal and professional goals.
Once you have decided you want to pursue a rewarding career in the nursing field, choosing the right job path and career education is the next step.
Whether you’re just starting out in nursing, or taking your education to the next level, there are plenty of nursing student resources to assist you.
Figuring out how to pay for your education can be intimidating, but we’re here to help! Student loans, grants, and scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Whether you are new to your career aspirations or seasoned in your field of practice, Carrington College has offered industry-relevant education in healthcare since 1967. From certificate programs that position you for entry level employment in your field of study, to degree programs that build a strong foundation or advance your skill and knowledge. We have grown to 16 locations to serve you better from where you are. Since 2000, we have offered programs in nursing. Currently, programs are delivered conveniently onsite at 9 locations, with our BSN offered fully online. We take our cues from the industry in designing real-world, hands-on career education that reflects best practices and standards in the field. That means meeting with industry professionals and employer partners for guidance on improving or updating our program curriculum to better prepare our graduates for the field. We keep your momentum going beyond your learning with individualized career advising. Because at Carrington College, we know you are just getting started putting your passion into practice.
That depends on your education and career goals, as well as your needs for completing your learning. Carrington College accelerated and affordable nursing programs, offered at 9 convenient locations, with our BSN offered fully online. Carrington College nursing programs include practitioner-focused education, with some programs offering preparation for the NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN examination. Carrington College provides students with the knowledge and skills to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or will be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.
It depends on the nursing program. Carrington College’s nursing programs range in length from as few as 12 months for our Vocational Nursing, Practical Nursing, Nursing Bridge, and LVN to ADN programs to as few as 15 months for our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program to as little as two years for our Associate Degree in Nursing program.
For program specific information visit the academic catalog.
The requirements for nursing school vary based on the program. The basic prerequisite is a high school diploma or GED, followed by any nursing program specific prerequisite requirements. It’s important to check with an enrollment services representative at the school you are interested in to determine the requirements for that specific program.
An Associate Degree in Nursing can be completed in as little as two years. The ADN program at Carrington College includes coursework in general and specialty nursing concepts and practice, along with on-site clinical components.Carrington College also offers an RN to BSN completion option that can be completed in about an additional 15 months. Carrington College requires applicants for the BSN program to have an RN first.
For information on accreditations and approvals please visit our Accreditation and Approvals page.
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