Nursing Degrees and Schools

Nursing Careers and Education

Nursing has general programs of study as well as specialties. The first level of nurse training gives students a stepping stone for continuing education. Usually students start off with a Registered Nursing degree and later may pursue Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) or even a Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN).

The demand for well-trained nurses is always high because of the rising health service requirements of the nation. When a trainee nurse opts for an online nursing program, he or she can work in a health care center (like nursing homes or hospitals), provide emergency care at doctor’s offices, or fulfill domestic disability care needs while pursuing her higher education.

Online degree programs allow professional nurses to enhance their career prospects by providing a curriculum of instructional methodology, educational research, and program evaluation that are an integral part of a successful nursing career. The Master’s degree in nursing is designed for shaping leaders and educators who will interact with young nursing students. Delivered by experienced faculty members through weekly online sessions, these nursing programs enhance the candidate’s dialogue and support required for practicing advanced nursing.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has estimated that the rate of employment growth for registered nurses will skyrocket at a rate of 22% through 2018. Registered nurses earn roughly $64,690 per year. Hence, pursuing an online postgraduate degree on nursing will prove to be a fruitful exercise for graduates who seek to make their mark in this noble profession.

Featured Nursing Schools & Programs

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  Campus

  National American University Online

  Program

  • MS in Nursing

  

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  Campus

  Keiser University Graduate School

  Program

  • Master of Science in Nursing

  

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  Campus

  Kaplan University Online

  Program

  • RN to BS in Nursing

  • MSN - Nurse Educator

  • RN to MS in Nursing

  • MS in Nursing

  • MSN - Nurse Informatics

  • Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Practitioner

  • MSN - Nurse Administrator

  • Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

  

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  Campus

  UOP

  Program

  • Nursing/Health Care Ed. Cert. (Bachelor's degree Req.)

  • Master of Science in Nursing

  • MS in Nursing/Informatics

  • MS in Nursing-Nursing/Health Care Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing

  

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  Campus

  Walden University Online

  Program

  • Post-Masters Certificates in Nursing/Nursing Leadership & Management

  • Post-Masters Certificates in Nursing/Nursing Education

  • Post-Masters Certificates in Nursing/Nursing Informatics

  • MSN/BSN Track//Leadership & Mgmt.

  • MSN/BSN Track//Education

  • MSN/BSN Track//General

  • MSN/RN Track/Informatics

  • MSN/RN Track/Education

  • MSN/RN Track/Leadership & Mgmt.

  • MSN/RN Track/General

  • MSN/BSN Track//Informatics

  

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  Campus

  Keiser University eCampus Online

  Program

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing

  • Master of Science in Nursing

  

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  Campus

  South University Online

  Program

  • Health Sciences Public Health Specialization (BS)

  • Nursing (BSN)

  • Accelerated RN -MSN (RN-MSN)

  • Nursing (MS)

  • Nursing - Nurse Educator Specialization (MS)

  • Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

  • Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Nurse Administrator

  • Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

  • Accelerated RN -MSN - Nurse Educator Specialization (RN-MSN)

  • RN to Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Nurse Administrator

  • Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Nursing Informatics

  • RN to Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Nursing Informatics

  

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  Campus

  Orange County

  Los Angeles

  Inland Empire

  Program

  • Vocational Nursing

  

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  Campus

  Kansas City (Northland), MO

  Sioux Falls, SD

  Independence, MO

  Rapid City, SD

  Albuquerque West

  Wichita, KS

  Watertown, SD

  Bloomington, MN

  Tulsa, OK

  Roseville, MN

  Brooklyn Center, MN

  Online - Richardson Support Center Available

  Program

  • Nursing A.S.

  • Online Nursing RN-to-BSN B.S.

  • Master of Science in Nursing

  • Nursing BSN

  

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  Campus

  Los Angeles

  Inland Empire

  Orange County

  Dallas

  Program

  • RN to BSN

  • LVN to BSN

  • BS in Nursing

  • Nurse Educator Certificate