Pathways at Carteret Community College

Credential-to-credential routes you can start or finish at this institution.

CNA Rad Tech

CNA to Radiologic Technologist

Step into medical imaging — your patient-care background is an advantage in rad tech admissions.

Typical timeline: 2 years

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CNA RT

CNA to Respiratory Therapist

Move from bedside care into respiratory therapy with an associate degree and RRT credential.

Typical timeline: 2 years

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LPN ADN

LPN to RN Bridge

Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.

Typical timeline: 18 months

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CNA ADN

CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)

Turn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree — the fastest route to RN licensure.

Typical timeline: 2 years

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About Carteret Community College

Mission, offerings, and how this partner fits into your healthcare education path.

Carteret Community College is a community college in Morehead City, North Carolina offering Associate Degree in Nursing and Radiologic Technology programs.

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Healthcare programs at Carteret Community College

Explore credentials and pathways available through this institution.

Respiratory Therapist

Restores patients' pulmonary function and supports breathing by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy across acute and home settings.

100% licensure pass rate (2024)
$2,310/yr tuition

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Associate Degree in Nursing

An associate-level nursing degree that qualifies graduates to take the NCLEX-RN and practice as registered nurses. RNs provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about health conditions.