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University of Phoenix
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.
Akron Institute
- Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Programs: Associate degree in Nursing
- Quick Summary: This program provides classroom, clinical and laboratory training for prospective registered nurses. Graduates are prepared to take the NCLEX licensing exam and take entry level RN positions.
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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 BS 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. Master's concentrations include Case Management, Informatics and Management & Organizational Leadership.
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Arizona State University
- Location: Online University
- Programs: RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Quick Summary: Registered nurses will benefit from this innovative online program, which offers credit for prior nursing courses. Graduates may be able to move into advanced practice areas or expanded nursing positions.
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Benedictine University
- Location: Online Degree Program
- Programs: MS in Nursing
- Quick Summary: This unique program allows students to customize their degree by taking interdisciplinary courses in areas of public health, business administration and management in addition to core courses, which help students develop their skills in leading, educating and administering health care.
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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 Nursing and Health Care Leadership, and Nursing Education.
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Brown Mackie College
- Location: Ft. Wayne, Indianapolis, Merrillville and South Bend, Indiana; Salina, Kansas; Fort Mitchell and Louisville, 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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Capella University
- Location: Online Distance Learning University
- Programs: RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree completion program
- Quick Summary:A collaborative learning experience provides skills needed in a complex healthcare environment, including health promotion, disease prevention, and patient care.
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CDM Institute
- Location: Jersey City, Marlton, Vineland, Wayne and Woodbridge, NJ
- Programs: Certified Nurses Aide (CNA), 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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Charter College
- Location: Canyon Country, California
- Programs: Vocational Nursing 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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Colorado Technical University Online
- Location: Online Distance Learning
- Programs: BS in Nursing (RN Required)
- Quick Summary: This program focuses on leadership and health promotion. Coursework includes health assessment, community nursing, forensic nursing and healthcare research.
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Computer Career Center
- Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico; El Paso and Lubbock, Texas
- Programs: Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide, Practical Nurse 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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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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Goodwin College
- Locations: East Hartford, Connecticut
- Programs: Associate degee in Nursing
- Quick Summary: Two year program is designed for working adults, and features flexible class scheduling, small class sizes and job placement assistance.
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Harrison College
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana (Medical Division)
- 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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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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Kaplan College
- Location: North Hollywood, San Diego, Stockton and Vista California; Indianapolis, Indiana and Las Vegas, Nevada
- Programs: Associate of Science in Nursing, Nurse Assistant, Practical Nursing and Vocational Nursing diplomas
- Quick Summary: Students receive classroom instruction, lab experience, and clinical practice.
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Kaplan University
- Location: Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Mason City, Iowa and Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska
- Programs: Practical Nursing diploma
- Quick Summary: Learn to care for patients in this program, which uses lectures and hands-on lab training.
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Kaplan University
- Location: Online Distance Learning Program
- Programs: RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing and MS in Nursing with concentrations in Nurse Administrator and Nurse Educator
- 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 Career College
- Location: Greenacres, Jacksonville, Miami Lakes, New Port Richey and St. Petersburg, Florida
- Programs: Practical Nurse diploma and RN Bridge associate degree program
- Quick Summary: Students in the Practical Nurse program learn bedside care, including taking vital signs, collecting samples and performing lab tests, and recordkeeping. The RN Bridge program incorporates previous practical nurse training in preparation for advancement to a registered nurse.
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Keiser University
- Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Kendall, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orlando, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa and West Palm Beach, Florida
- Programs: AS in Nursing
- Quick Summary: Learn the skills needed to practice professional nursing, including critical thinking an communications, wellness promotion, treating patients, and health teaching and counseling.
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Liberty University Online
- Location: Online University
- Programs: BS and MS in Nursing
- Quick Summary: The BS in nursing allows registered nurses to prepare for leadership positions. Courses use the student's real-life experiences to expand his or her knowledge. The MS in Nursing program prepares graduates for positions as Adult/Acute Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs). The Acute Care track includes practicums which are designed to meet the student's goals and objectives.
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Lincoln Tech ®
- Location: Hamden, New Britain and Shelton, Connecticut; Fern Park, Florida; Edison, Mt. Laurel, and Paramus, New Jersey and Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- 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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Medical Careers Institute
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, Greenville, South Carolina, Manassas, Newport News, Richmond (South Side), Richmond (West End), Roanoke and Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Programs: Practical Nursing diploma and an Associate Degree in Registered Nursing, offered at Newport News, West End and 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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Miami-Jacobs Career College
- Locations: Dayton, Springboro, and Troy, Ohio
- Programs: Practical Nursing diploma
- Quick Summary: Prepare to become a licensed practical nurse by developing skills in patient care, critical thinking and customer service.
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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 Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, New Mexico; Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Programs: Associate Degree in Nursing; 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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New England Institute of Technology
- Location: Warwick, Rhode Island
- Programs: Associate degree in Nursing
- Quick Summary: Students participate in classroom, clinical and laboratory experiences in this program, which offers a fast track option for those students who have already completed their liberal arts course requirements.
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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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Pittsburgh Technical Institute
- Location: Oakdale, Pennsylvania
- Programs: Practical Nursing certificate
- Quick Summary: Learn nursing skills, biological science, nutrition and special nursing skills in pharmacology and geriatrics.
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Rasmussen College
- Location: Ocala and Pasco County, Florida; Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Mankato, Moorhead and St. Cloud, Minnesota
- Programs: Practical Nursing diploma or associate degree and Registered Nursing associate Degree (Mankato and Ocala locations only)
- Quick Summary: Program includes about 500 hours of clinical experience in a hospital, clinic or other facility.
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Sanford-Brown College
- Location: St. Peters, Missouri
- Programs: Associate and Bachelor degrees in Nursing
- Quick Summary: Associate degree prepares students for RN positions. The bachelor's degree program provides registered nurses with additional training in the science and principles of nursing. Sanford-Brown College does not guarantee employment or salary.
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South College
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Programs: Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Quick Summary: This rigorous program begins with two years of general education courses forming a liberal arts framework leading into the final two years of classroom, clinical and laboratory nursing education.
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South University
- Location: Tampa and West Palm Beach, Florida; Columbia, South Carolina, Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia 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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South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
- Location: Brownsville, Corpus Christi, McAllen and Weslaco, Texas
- Programs: Nurse Assistant Certificate
- Quick Summary: Learn to provide basic care to patients. Coursework includes vital signs, nutrition and infection control procedures.
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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 and Salt Lake City, Utah
- Programs: Associate degree in Nursing
- 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.
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Stevens-Henager College Online
- Location: Online Degree Program
- Programs: BS and MS in Nursing Administration
- Quick Summary: The BS in Nursing Administration program is designed to provide registered nurses the skills they need for advanced and supervisory positions. The graduate program teaches nursing theory and advanced practice concepts enabling nurses to seek more challenging careers.
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Texas Careers
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
- Programs: Vocational Nursing diploma
- Quick Summary: 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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Utica College
- Location: Online Degree Program
- Programs: RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Quick Summary: Designed for nurses with associate degrees, this program focuses on nursing management, community health nursing and health assessment. The school offers academic credit for work experience.
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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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Walden University
- Location: Online Degree
- Programs: Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Nursing
- Quick Summary: The bachelor's program allows registered nurses to earn their degree. Some credits may be awarded for previous education and experience. The master's program includes 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: Anaheim, Los Angeles and Ontario, California
- Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Quick Summary: The accelerated BSN program can be completed in as little as 39 months.
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Western Career College
- Locations: Antioch, Sacramento, San Jose, and San Leandro, California
- Program: Vocational Nursing associate degree and certificate
- 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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