As an integral part of its mission, each of the AHECs is committed to promoting educational mobility for all nurses. North Carolina continues to require more nurses prepared at the baccalaureate level and above. AHEC-sponsored off-campus degree programs provide flexible options for working nurses who wish to advance from RN to BSN, MSN and PhD. Additionally, the state's need for advanced practice nurses continues to increase, making accessibility of these programs even more important. For more information on educational mobility options for NC nurses, visit the College Foundation of North Carolina website at http://secure.ncmentor.org/nursing