University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill opened its doors in 1795. Today it's one of the leading graduate research universities in the US. It's one of the most comprehensive in the nation and provides a breadth of study and experience matched by few institutions. The University is represented by an outstanding faculty, a distinguished research library and other superior facilities.

The School offers a full complement of nursing education programs, as well as the only PhD program in the state of North Carolina.

The College of Nursing

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The School of Nursing at UNC-Chapel Hill is nationally recognized as one of the premiere nursing schools in the country, with a tri-fold mission of excellence in nursing education, research and practice. The School is committed to, and recognized for, the pursuit of new knowledge, the study of prevention and management of chronic illness, capitalizing on the faculty's diversity and strengths in the arenas of health promotion and health protection, human responses to illness, and models and outcomes in health care systems.

School of Nursing students historically exceed the state and national average scores on the National Council for Licensure Examination (NCLEX). The School is ranked third nationally in receipt of nursing research funds from the National Institutes of Health.

The Baccalaureate Program in Nursing

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Leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the undergraduate nursing curriculum at UNC-Chapel Hill builds on a strong foundation in the sciences and humanities and prepares graduates to practice as professional nurses in a variety of health care settings.

Clinical experiences take place in a broad variety of settings reflecting the latest patterns of health care delivery. Students develop technical skills as well as the clinical judgment and critical thinking skills they need to remain productive in a rapidly changing health care system.

Bachelor's RN/BSN Completion Program

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The nursing component of the RN/BSN completion program totals 27 credits of coursework designed specifically for RNs. These courses are tailored to meet the needs of adult learners while providing theory-based content, critical thinking skills, and opportunities to apply concepts, theories and research in clinical practice.

Master of Science in Nursing

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The School of Nursing offers a curriculum leading to the degree of Master of Science in Nursing. The program of study prepares students for roles in advanced nursing practice. The program requires research, professional and clinical cores, and a selected advanced practice area. Applicants are admitted for either full-time or part-time study and can begin in fall or spring.

Areas of specialties include:

• Adult Nurse Practitioner (focus on cardiovascular health or Oncology/HIV/AIDS
• Health Care Systems (specialization in administration, case management, or informatics)
• Children's Health (pediatric nurse practitioner, neonatal nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist)
• Primary Care-Family Nurse Practitioner
• Rural Community-Oriented Primary Care Option
• Psychiatric/Mental Health
• Women's Health (clinical nurse specialist or women's health care nurse practitioner)

Master's of Science in Nursing for RNs

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Registered Nurses, with an Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing are eligible to apply directly to The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing's Master's Program. This option allows nurses interested in advance practice nursing to move directly into roles such as certified nurse practitioners, clinical specialists, or nurse managers.

Post-Master's Adult Nurse Practitioner

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This advanced course of study is designed to prepare nurses who already have earned a master's degree for careers as Adult Nurse Practitioners (ANP) with a focus in either cardiovascular health or oncology and other immune disorders. Completing this program makes you eligible to sit for the American Nurses' Association certification examination for ANPs.

PhD in Nursing Program

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The doctoral program at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing develops scholars who are able to critically analyze people's responses to health and illness and the contexts in which prevention and care are embedded. Students conceptualize health-related phenomena within a broad ecological perspective and implement research programs to reflect this view of nursing.

Many prospective doctoral students are attracted by the school's focus on the prevention and management of chronic health problems in vulnerable people. The prevention of chronic illness and conditions is complex, involving not only health promotion and disease prevention in well populations, but also the management of acute conditions to prevent chronic complications.

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