You might be able to find something in Durham. Cary is another option. Chapel Hill is too expensive. A three bedroom townhouse in my CH neighborhood starts at 400k. A townhouse, seriously. And...
Go to Watts. You already have a BS so advancement won't be a problem for you. If UNC is quicker, then go to UNC, but be prepared for a ton of work in a very small amount of time. When you graduate,...
NC is a great state: we've got mountains and beaches, great weather, clean air...but, unfortunately, I do NOT recommend that you begin a career as a nurse here. Nurses are very, very underpaid,...