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Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing
The following schools offer degree or certificate programs leading to a career as a registered nurse, vocational nurse, or nurse practitioner. In some cases, you can click on the school's name to find out more about it, or click Request Information to learn more.
American Career College
- Location: Anaheim and Los Angeles, California
- Programs: Vocational Nursing Certificate
- Quick Summary: Prepare for the NCLEX/PN certification in this program that includes training in medical/surgical nursing, newborn care, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology.
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American Sentinel University
- Locations: Online
- Programs: RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing
- Quick Summary: The RN to BSN degree completion program includes practica in Community Health and Leadership & Management that the student completes locally. The master's program is designed for advanced practice nurses that want to prepare for positions as nursing administrators. Students work in a team cohort format.
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Baker College
- Locations: Auburn Hills, Clinton Township, Flint and Owosso, Michigan
- Programs: Associate degree in Nursing and Practical Nurse certificate
- Quick Summary: The Practical Nursing certificate program exposes students to many environments seen by LPNs, including medical/surgical nursing, pediatric, maternity, and gerontology. The Registered Nurse associate degree program helps students become caring, knowledgeable nurses able to use critical thinking and problem solving skills to confront the situations they encounter.
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Bethel University
- Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
- Programs: Bachelor and Master degrees in Nursing; Master's level certificate in Nursing Education
- Quick Summary: Bachelor program is designed for RNs, and promotes critical thinking skills and excellence in professional practice. The Master's degree offers concentrations in Christian Health Ministry, Health Systems, and Nursing Education.
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Bohecker College
- Locations: Cincinnati, Columbus, and Ravenna, Ohio
- Programs: Licensed Practical Nurse and Practical Nursing diploma; Registered Nursing associate degree
- Quick Summary: Approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing, graduates of these programs may sit for the appropriate NCLEX exam.
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Brown Mackie College
- Location: Ft. Wayne, Merrillville and South Bend, Indiana; Kansas City and Salina, Kansas; Fort Mitchell, Kentucky; and Akron, Cincinnati, Findlay and Canton Ohio
- Programs: Certificate or diploma in Practical Nursing
- Quick Summary: Graduates can pursue LPN state board licensure after studying medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, and more.
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California College San Diego
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Administration
- Quick Summary: This online program is designed for registered nurses. Coursework includes Case Management, Evidence Based Nursing, and Nursing Management and Leadership.
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Care2Learn
- Location: Online
- Programs: Continuing Education Programs for Nurses
- Quick Summary: Care2Learn's online course library includes over 300 hours of accredited continuing education courses, including Leadership, End of Life series, Risk Management, PPS, Ethics, and more.
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CDM Institute
- Location: Marlton, Vineland, and Wayne, NJ
- Programs: Home Health Aide, Nurse Assistant
- Quick Summary: Certificate program includes personal attention from instructors and career placement services.
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Chamberlain College of Nursing
- Location: Online Program
- Programs: Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Quick Summary: The program integrates training in nursing theory and clinical experience in both acute and long term care facilities. A rigorous general education component provides a liberal education foundation. Online courses are designed for adult learners, and include discussions with peers. Experiential learning is conducted in the student's local area.
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Clarita Career College
- Location: Canyon Country, Lancaster and Long Beach, California
- Programs: Vocational Nurse certificate
- Quick Summary: Students learn theory and gain hands-on practice in the areas of patient care and nursing skills. The program includes training in specialty areas including pediatrics, hospice care and rehabilitation.
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Colorado Technical University
- Location: North Kansas City, Missouri
- Programs: Practical Nursing diploma
- Quick Summary: Approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing, this program teaches patient care techniques and the study of diseases.
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Colorado Technical University
- Location: Denver, Westminster, and Pueblo, Colorado
- Programs: Nursing
- Quick Summary: This RN to Bachelor of Science program helps the graduate to develop leadership and professional skills that can improve the health care quality of individuals and communities.
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Computer Career Center
- Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas
- Programs: Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide and Vocational Nurse
- Quick Summary: Develop the skills used in caring for patients in hospitals, extended care facilities or at home.
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Denver School of Nursing
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Programs: Nursing associate degree
- Quick Summary: Program provides the training needed to take the NCLEX-RN exam and become a registered nurse. It includes courses in medical-surgical nursing, nutritiion and pharmacology, and concludes with a capstone clinical experience.
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Dover Business College
- Location: Dover and Clifton, New Jersey
- Programs: Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma
- Quick Summary: This program provides an introduction to many nursing environments, and prepares the graduate for the NCLEX-PN licensing exam.
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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
- Location: Online Degree Program
- Programs: RN to BSN in Nursing
- Quick Summary: The school's virtual classroom features courses limited to 15 students that are led by qualified college faculty.
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IIA College
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Programs: Associate degree in Nursing
- Quick Summary: The performanced based program teaches nursing care and critical thinking skills. The program can be completed in 75 weeks.
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Independence University
- Location: Online Distance Learning School
- Programs: Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Nursing
- Quick Summary: The bachelor's program helps registered nurses develop advanced practice skills that could lead to growth and advancement. Graduate degree students prepare for advanced positions in the health care environment. Choose from concentrations in Nursing Administration, Community Health, Gerontology, or Wellness.
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Indiana Business College
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Programs: Nursing Associate degree
- Quick Summary: Students learn to provide care as registered nurses in this program, which includes a practicum.
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Kaplan University
- Location: Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, and Mason City Iowa; Lincoln and Omaha Nebraska
- Programs: Practical Nursing Diploma. In Davenport, Nurse Assistant Preparation certificate.
- Quick Summary: Learn to care for patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
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Kaplan University
- Location: Online Distance Learning Program
- Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Quick Summary: The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed for RNs who want to increase their career opportunities and advancement potential. The accredited program focuses on leadership skills.
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Keiser University
- Location: Online
- Programs: Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Quick Summary: Program is designed to allow RNs to earn their degree, and prepare for advanced practice or further education.
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Lincoln Tech ®
- Location: Hamden, New Britain and Shelton, Connecticut; Edison, Mt. Laurel, and Paramus, New Jersey
- Programs: Practical Nursing (LPN)
- Quick Summary: Comprehensive program includes rotations in hospitals, sub-acute facilities, and long term care institutions.
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Loyola University New Orleans Online
- Location: Online School
- Programs: Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Health Care Systems Management
- Quick Summary: Program offers the opportunity for registered nurses to explore the in-demand field of healthcare systems management. This degree can be earned in two years or less. For students with a non-nursing bachelor's degree, the school offers a bridge program that can be completed online to meet the master's degree prerequisites.
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Maric College
- Location: North Hollywood, San Diego, and Vista California
- Programs: Associate of Science in Nursing, Nurse Assistant diploma, Certificates in Nurse Assistant Training Program, Vocational Nursing
- Quick Summary: Students receive classroom instruction, lab experience, and clinical practice.
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Medical Careers Institute
- Location: Greenville, South Carolina, Newport News, Richmond (South Side), and Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Programs: Practical Nursing diploma and an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Science with a major in Registered Nursing (RN is only offered in Virginia Beach). RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, offered in Newport News and Virginia Beach
- Quick Summary: The Practical Nursing diploma program exposes the student to classroom and patient care environments. The Registered nursing program can be completed in 15 months and focuses on the application of theory to clinical practice. The RN to BSN program combines online and on-campus sessions, and is designed to allow associate degree holders with Virginia licenses to earn their degree in less than a year.
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Medix
- Location: Smyrna, Georgia
- Programs: Patient Care Technician
- Quick Summary: Develop the skills needed to become a certified nursing assistant in this program that includes an internship.
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National American University
- Location: Colorado Springs and Denver, Colorado; Overland Park and Wichita, Kansas; Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, and Roseville, Minnesota; Independence and Zona Rosa, Missouri; Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, New Mexico; Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Programs: Associate degree in Nursing and RN to BSN Degree Completion Program
- Quick Summary: The associate degree program, offered at Overland Park and the Missouri locations, can be completed in seven quarters, and provides the basic knowledge and skills to begin a career in nursing. The bachelor's degree program is designed for working nurses, and offers a blended combination of classroom and online learning experiences.
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National American University Online
- Location: Online Distance Learning Program
- Programs: RN to BSN Degree Completion Program
- Quick Summary: Working in small groups of cohorts, students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program explore issues in managed care, pathophysiology, and leadership and management in nursing.
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National Institute of Technology - Ohio
- Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Programs: Diploma in Practical Nursing and Associate degree in Registered Nursing
- Quick Summary: Approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing, graduates of each program can sit for the appropriate National Council licensing exam.
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Norwich University
- Location: Online Degree Program
- Programs: Master of Science in Nursing
- Quick Summary: This program features a concentration in Nursing Administration, and can be completed in as little as 18 months. Most students will not have to take the GRE to enter this program.
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Post University
- Location: Danbury, Meriden, and Waterbury, Connecticut, plus Online Degree Program
- Programs: Management for RNs
- Quick Summary: Registered Nurses can earn their BS in Management and prepare themselves for an administrative or advanced position in the healthcare field. This degree completion program includes courses in organizational behavior, Training and Development, Marketing, and Finance.
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Rasmussen College
- Location: Ocala and Pasco County, Florida; Mankato, Minnesota
- Programs: Practical Nursing diploma or associate degree
- Quick Summary: Program includes about 500 hours of clinical experience in a hospital, clinic or other facility.
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RETS College
- Locations: Dayton, Ohio
- Programs: Diploma in Practical Nursing and Associate Degree in Nursing
- Quick Summary: The Practical Nursing curriculum prepares future nurses in an environment that not only includes classroom and clinical laboratory learning experiences on campus, but also opportunities to care for patients at numerous clinical sites. The Associate Degree in Nursing program for qualified Licensed Practical Nurses helps students become registered nurses.
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Sanford Brown College
- Location: St. Peters, Missouri
- Programs: Associate degree in Nursing, Diploma in Practical Nursing
- Quick Summary: Associate degree prepares students for RN positions. Diploma program prepares graduates for LPN positions.
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South University
- Location: Tampa and West Palm Beach, Florida; Columbia, South Carolina, and Online
- Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Quick Summary: This degree completion program allows registered nurses with an associate degree or nursing school diploma to earn a full bachelor degree. The program covers contemporary healthcare concepts and current nursing trends.
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Spencerian College
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky
- Programs: Associate Degree in Nursing, diploma in Practical Nursing
- Quick Summary: The Practical Nursing program helps students prepare for their nursing licensing examinations. The degree program can be used as a bridge from LPN to Registered Nurse status.
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Stevens-Henager College
- Location: Logan, Ogden, Provo, and Salt Lake City, Utah
- Programs: Associate degree in Nursing, BS in Nursing with an emphasis on Administration; MS in Nursing Administration
- Quick Summary: Associate degree prepares students for the NCLEX exam, and can be completed in 17 months, or 6 months if the student is already a LPN. The Bachelor's and Master's classwork is offered through the school's FastFlex system, which combines online learning with campus support. The BS in Nursing is a degree completion program for registered nurses, while the master's degree can be completed in as little as eight months.
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Texas Careers
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
- Programs: Nurse Aide certificate and Vocational Nursing diploma
- Quick Summary: The Nurse Aide program provides training in basic patient care, while the Vocational Nursing program provides training and hands-on experience in the areas of maternal, pediatric, and medical/surgical nursing.
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University of Cincinnati
- Location: Online Degree Program
- Programs: MS in Nursing/Nurse Midwifery, MS in Nursing/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Quick Summary: Students take coursework online and gain clinical experience guided by faculty and a local preceptor.
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University of Phoenix
- Location: Campuses in many states (see below)
- Programs: RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), MS In Nursing / MBA in Health Care Management (MSN/MBA-HCM)
- Quick Summary: The BSN curriculum is built upon a foundation of biological, physical, and social sciences which contribute to the science of nursing. The MSN program blends nursing theory with advanced practice concepts necessary to successfully work within the structure, culture, and mission of any size health care organization or educational setting.
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Utah Career College
- Location: West Jordan (Salt Lake City), Utah
- Programs: AAS in Nursing
- Quick Summary: Program prepares graduates for entry to intermediate level registered nurse positions in acute care, obstetrics, geriatrics, and more.
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Vanderbilt University
- Location: Online Degree Program
- Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, MS in Nursing - Health Systems Management
- Quick Summary: Admission to this prestigious program is restricted to working professional nurses. The program stresses personal and professional integrity and achievement. The Health Systems Management track prepares the student to manage the delivery of nursing and healthcare services in a variety of settings.
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Virginia Career Institute
- Location: Richmond, Virginia
- Programs: Licensed Practical Nurse diploma
- Quick Summary: Through the program's clinical experience, students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience providing nursing care, and observe proper nursing behaviors and practices.
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Walden University
- Location: Online Degree
- Programs: Master's in Nursing
- Quick Summary: The school offers a BSN to MSN track for individuals with a Bachelor's in Nursing, and a RN to MSN track for registered nurses without a bachelor's degree in nursing. Both tracks offer concentrations in Nursing Education, prepares graduates for teaching positions,and Nursing Leadership and Management, which helps graduates become agents of change in their institutions.
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West Coast University
- Location: Los Angeles and Anaheim, California
- Programs: Associate degree in Nursing (LVN to RN)
- Quick Summary: Designed for working nurses, the associate degree program prepares students for the NCLEX examination.
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Western Career College
- Locations: Antioch, Sacramento, San Jose, and San Leandro, California
- Program: Vocational Nursing
- Quick Summary: Students develop the professional skills needed to become an entry-level vocational nurse, and to pass the NCLEX-PN examination.
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Western Career College
- Locations: Sacramento, California
- Program: Registered Nursing
- Quick Summary: Designed for current vocational nurses who want to improve their skills and become registered nurses.
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