Learn more about schools offering Nursing programs

American International College - Division of Nursing
The American International College (AIC) B.S.N. program is accredited by the NLNAC. Nursing students are admitted directly into the program upon acceptance to the College. Clinical experiences start in the second semester of the sophomore year. Off-campus clinical sites include medical, surgical, maternity, pediatric, rehabilitation, and mental health units. One hundred percent of classes are faculty taught, with a student-faculty ratio of 12:1 in the classroom and 5:1 in clinical settings. A special track is available for current RNs to complete the B.S.N. in a convenient timeframe. Founded in 1885, AIC's campus is conveniently located in Springfield, Massachusetts, a metropolitan hub of a half-million people. It is 1½ hours from Boston and 2½ hours from New York City and is easily accessible by car, train, bus, or air service.

Baylor University - Louise Herrington School of Nursing
Baylor University's Louise Herrington School of Nursing offers B.S.N. and M.S.N. programs in a caring, Christian environment. Low student-teacher ratios allow participatory classroom learning. Clinical instruction is enhanced through access to premier health-care facilities and strong collaboration with health-care providers. Graduates of the B.S.N. program perform well on NCLEX-RN examinations. Graduate programs include family nurse practitioner (FNP) with a focus on missions and neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP). Graduates of the FNP and NNP perform well on national certification examinations. Detailed information about programs can be found on the Web at http://www.baylor.edu/Nursing.

Cedar Crest College - Department of Nursing
Cedar Crest College offers an undergraduate program in nursing. A master’s program in nursing is planned for fall 2008. (Majors in nursing, allied health, and the sciences account for 45 percent of the College's total student enrollment.) The undergraduate nursing program includes clinical experiences at more than a dozen top-rated health-care facilities within 10 miles of the College, including Pennsylvania's largest teaching hospital. The state-of-the-art on-campus nursing facility includes a ten-bed ward that simulates a hospital environment. The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

Columbia College of Nursing/Mount Mary College Nursing Program
Columbia College of Nursing has a long history in nursing education dating back to 1901. Since 1913 Mount Mary College has been educating women in the liberal arts tradition. Jointly, Columbia College of Nursing and Mount Mary College offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Nursing students combine nursing instruction with clinical placements, enabling them to meet the challenges of health care today and into the future. The nursing program is approved by the State of Wisconsin Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Students will find more information online at http://www.mtmary.edu and http://www.ccon.edu.

D'Youville College - Department of Nursing
A current worldwide shortage in nursing leaves the door wide open for qualified nurses. D'Youville College has been educating nurses since 1942, and its nursing program is one of the largest four-year, private-college nursing programs in the country. The faculty members are hardworking and dedicated. Classes are small, which permits much individualized attention. Baccalaureate graduates who wish to continue their education can choose from three master's programs at D'Youville College. Registered nurses enrolled in the B.S.N. program have the option of completing some of their major courses via distance learning. D'Youville also offers a combined bachelor's/master's program for RNs and traditional students.

Elmira College - Program in Nursing Education
Many features distinguish the Elmira College nursing program. Entering students are admitted directly to the nursing program and do not have to qualify again provided they meet academic standards. Small classes and clinical groups contribute to the development of close relationships among students and faculty. Clinical experiences begin in the sophomore year and occur in a variety of clinical specialties, including obstetrics, pediatrics, physical rehabilitation, and critical care, at a variety of community-based health-care agencies as well as in acute-care hospitals. Curriculum emphasis is on health maintenance within the community. A 240-hour capstone internship provides excellent preparation for the transition from student to graduate. A strong liberal arts component and a required community service experience ensure a well-rounded graduate. Extracurricular activities are encouraged by the nursing faculty.

Emmanuel College - Department of Nursing
The Emmanuel College CCNE-accredited Nursing Program is designed specifically for the registered nurse. The faculty members believe that baccalaureate education builds on the prior educational and practice experiences of the registered nurse. The Nursing Program prepares a professional who thinks critically, communicates effectively, appreciates the diversity of human experience, and uses personal and professional values and standards in responsible, ethical practice. Liberal transfer-credit policies, a strong advisement program, and outstanding individualized clinical placements ensure that the Nursing Program works for practicing nurses. Evening and Saturday courses on two campus locations underpin the commitment to adult learners. Graduates report career and educational advancement.

Hawai`i Pacific University - School of Nursing
Hawai‘i Pacific University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program offers hands-on learning in both classroom and clinical settings in which multicultural nursing is an everyday experience. Students are accepted directly into the nursing major when they apply to the University but must achieve a minimum 2.75 GPA in courses required for the major before progressing into nursing courses. There are 140 seats offered each fall and spring (280 seats per year). In the sophomore year, HPU students begin their clinical experiences. Small clinical laboratory classes (8–10 students) utilize health-care facilities all over the island of O‘ahu for clinical experiences. The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) is available to registered nurses and offers three concentrations: community clinical nurse specialist (CNS) studies, community clinical nurse specialist educator option (CNS), and family nurse practitioner (FNP) studies. Hawai‘i Pacific's B.S.N. and M.S.N. programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the State of Hawai‘i Board of Nursing.

Molloy College - Department of Nursing
Undergraduate programs in nursing are designed to prepare the nurse generalist for practice in a variety of health-care settings. Eligible students may pursue one of the following options: baccalaureate degree in nursing, registered nurse baccalaureate completion program, LPN degree completion, and dual-degree programs for both second-degree students and registered nurse students. The Master of Science degree program combines academic, clinical, and research activities that educate graduate nurses for advanced clinical practice and role functions. Preparation as adult, pediatric, psychiatric, and family nurse practitioner is offered in both the master's and post-master's certificate programs. In addition, the post-master's program is available for role functions in education or administration.

Nazareth College of Rochester - Department of Nursing
Nazareth College in Rochester, New York, offers a four-year B.S. in nursing, an RN-B.S., and an LPN-B.S. program. At the graduate level, Nazareth College offers a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP) program, a post-master's certificate GNP, and a post-master's certificate in nursing education. The mission of the Department of Nursing is to educate students in the profession within a transcultural context and to advance students' abilities to integrate the liberal arts and sciences within the discipline. The faculty members are committed to preparing students for culturally competent nursing practice, leadership in service to the community, and commitment to a life informed by intellectual, ethical, and aesthetic values.

Stevenson University - Nursing Division
The nursing curriculum builds on a foundation of liberal arts and science courses and provides graduates with the education to creatively meet the challenges and demands of nursing in the twenty-first century. A unique feature of the traditional baccalaureate program is that nursing courses begin in the first semester and continue throughout all four years. There is also an accelerated evening/weekend option for second bachelor's and adult students. The RN-BS option is also offered through an accelerated distance learning format. RN-BS classes are taught at seven community colleges around the state as well as on the main campus.

The University of Akron - College of Nursing
A joint Ph.D. in nursing is offered in conjunction with Kent State University for those students interested in becoming nurse scholars. The RN to Master of Science in Nursing program meets the needs of registered nurses whose goal is graduate study for advanced practice. The accelerated B.S.N. program provides the opportunity for postbaccalaureate students from other majors to earn a nursing degree in fifteen months. Postbaccalaureate certificate programs in nursing education and in nursing management and business are also available.

University of Illinois at Chicago - College of Nursing
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing is one of the leading colleges of nursing in the U.S., and it continues to be at the forefront of nursing education and research. In 2007, the College was third in the nation in total NIH research and research training dollars. Graduates guide the nursing practice of tomorrow, create and maintain high-quality health-care delivery systems, and ensure that excellent nursing services are available to the public. Diversity is a characteristic of both the specializations available for study and the students, whose backgrounds and clinical experiences enrich the broad range of topics that are the focus of study and investigation.

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth - College of Nursing
Graduates of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth College of Nursing receive a comprehensive education that combines knowledge with diverse clinical experiences in various health-care settings. Faculty members have advanced degrees and expertise in specific areas and are engaged in scholarly research. Students spend one senior semester working side by side with a nurse mentor at a health-care site. UMass Dartmouth nursing graduates consistently score at the highest levels on the Massachusetts licensing exam.

University of Vermont - Department of Nursing
The University of Vermont offers traditional baccalaureate, RN-B.S.-M.S., master’s, and post-master’s programs in nursing. A Master’s Entry Program in nursing is offered for non-nurses who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field. The master’s program prepares RNs for advanced practice nursing in the areas of primary care (adult or family nurse practitioner), psychiatric–mental health, and clinical systems management. Students completing the master’s program are eligible for specialty certification. Nurses with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing are eligible to apply to the master’s program through a bridge process. Further information can be found on the Web at http://www.uvm.edu/nursing/.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - College of Nursing and Health Sciences
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences has an excellent reputation for the high quality of its educational programs and its graduates. The College offers bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing and participates in the statewide BSN@Home Program for registered nurses to earn a B.S.N. Master's-level options include adult or family health specialization and advanced clinical practice, education, or administration role preparation. Baccalaureate-level students receive clinical experiences in acute-care facilities, community health agencies, schools, home-care agencies, and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences clinic. Through distance technology, bachelor's and some master's courses are available at a satellite in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - College of Nursing
The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is a Carnegie Foundation–ranked Research Institution. The College of Nursing is nationally recognized for its faculty, programs, and alumni. Students are prepared as nurse leaders at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels for multiple roles in health care. Faculty members and students are involved in education, research, and service in more than 130 health-care settings. The College supports the Harriet H. Werley Center for Nursing Research and Evaluation, the Center for Cultural Diversity and Health, the Center for Nursing History, and the Nursing Learning Resource Center. The College also has four community nursing centers within its Institute for Urban Health Partnerships, which provides national and international leadership in health promotion and primary health care.

Vanderbilt University - School of Nursing
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) offers a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program with multiple entry options: entry with a non-nursing degree or as a college senior, with an associate degree in nursing, with a diploma in nursing, or with a baccalaureate degree in nursing. VUSN considers the present educational status of each student and incorporates it into an accelerated and highly specialized program that meets individual learning needs. There is even an entry option for students who already have an M.S.N. degree but who want a role change or role expansion. At Vanderbilt, faculty members are committed to the tradition of enhancing the quality of health-care delivery. VUSN's vast selection of nursing specialties allows the School of Nursing to shape the careers of advanced practice nurses today in order to create professional excellence in the health-care leaders of tomorrow. A Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) program is planned to begin fall 2008.

Wichita State University - School of Nursing
The School of Nursing at Wichita State University, an urban university located in Kansas’s largest city, provides high-quality and diverse clinical learning. The baccalaureate degree has both fall and spring admissions and includes a fifteen-month accelerated option. Internet courses are provided for RN to B.S.N., RN to M.S.N., and continuing education students. The master’s program prepares advanced practice nurses as clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, administrators, and educators, with an M.S.N./M.B.A. dual degree and post-master's certificate options. A Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) degree has both postbaccalaureate and post-master’s entry options.