RegisteredNursing.org, a nursing advocacy organization, has released its annual lists of “Best RN Programs.” Central Piedmont Community College’s RN program is ranked number two among the 20 that were evaluated in North Carolina. The number-two ranking places our nursing program as the best community college nursing program in North Carolina.

Review the complete “2023 Best RN Programs in North Carolina” rankings. RegisteredNursing.org assessed nursing programs using several factors which represent how well a program supports students toward licensure and beyond. Details about the methodology used for rankings.

Central Piedmont’s nursing program is the oldest program in the N.C. Community College System and has graduated more than 3,000 students since its inception in 1965. Interested students can apply to enter three different nursing tracks:

• The Christa A. Overcash Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) Program
• The one-year Dickson Practical Nursing Program
• Nurse Aide Program

Learn more about Central Piedmont’s more than 20 healthcare career programs.