Registered nurses care for individuals, families and the community by providing care, treatment, counseling and health education to diverse groups of people. Consistently ranked one of the best nursing programs in North Carolina, our Associate Degree Nursing program immerses you in real-world nursing with your second nursing course, NUR 120. Our relationship with Atrium Health means you get valuable hands-on experience in a variety of clinical settings throughout the Charlotte, NC area. This enables you to experience many different areas before you decide your area of specialty. Typically, close to 100% of students pass the NCLEX licensure exam on their first attempt, and more than 90% of students are employed within six months, most of them working within the Atrium Health system.