Diploma in Registered Nursing

A program leading to a diploma in nursing is generally 18-32 months in length and is offered by a hospital. The nursing curriculum includes classroom and clinical experiences for patients across the lifespan in hospital, long term care, and community settings. The program prepares a minimal competent, independent nursing practitioner for these settings.

Graduates of the hospital based programs receive a diploma and are eligible to apply to take NCLEX-RN. A Registered Nurse license is awarded upon successful "Pass" on NCLEX and satisfaction of other licensure requirements.

Access program information by selecting one of the following. Detailed information will be given about each program.

• Watts College of Nursing - Durham - Full Approval

  2828 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 200
  Durham, NC 27705 

  Phone: (919) 470-7348

  Website: Watts School of Nursing

  Max No. of Approved Students: 200 

  Length of Program in Semesters:  Four (4) semesters