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Nursing Degree
Whether you are an experienced nurse or
are looking for a career change, you can
benefit from going to nursing school and obtaining
a degree. Learn about the different nursing
degrees, and find the one that works best for you.

Doctoral Degree Programs

There is currently a high demand for nurses with doctoral degrees, and the need isn't expected to decrease in the near future. A PhD in nursing will prepare you to run research projects, have your own practice, or manage other nurses. It will take you four to six years of intensive coursework and internships. Before you start on your doctoral program, it is important to find a faculty mentor and decide what area you would like to specialize in, whether it be research, pediatrics, or any other medical specialty.

Featured Nursing Schools:

Online
University of Phoenix Online
RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, MS in Nursing, MBA, Master of Health Administration, Master of Healthcare Education, Nursing Health Care Education Certificate
Chamberlain College of Nursing
RN to BSN in Nursing
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, RN to BS in Nursing, Radiologic Sciences
Kaplan University - School of Nursing
B R.N. to B.S. in Nursing
National American University
B.S. - Nursing RN-to-BSN
South University
Nursing Degree Completion (RN to BSN)
Walden University
M.S. in Nursing, M.S. in Nursing-Education (BSN-MSN), M.S. in Nursing-Leadership and Management, M.S. in Nursing-Education (RN-MSN), M.S. in Nursing-Leadership and Management (RN-MSN)
Arizona
University of Phoenix
Phoenix - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Ft. Huachuca / Southern Arizona - BS in Nursing (RN Required), Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Informatics Certificate, School Nurse Certificate
University of Phoenix
Tucson / Southern Arizona - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
California
Kaplan College
Vista / North County, North Hollywood, San Diego - Certificate: Vocational Nursing, Certificate: Nurse Assistant Training
University of Phoenix
Fresno / Central Valley - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Southern California - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Sacramento - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
San Diego - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/MBA/Health Care Management
University of Phoenix
San Francisco - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Colorado
University of Phoenix
Aurora - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Colorado Springs* - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Connecticut
Lincoln Technical Institute
New Britain, Shelton - Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Florida
University of Phoenix
Orlando - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Jacksonville - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Fort Lauderdale - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Tampa - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Virginia College
Pensacola - Practical Nursing
Georgia
University of Phoenix
Atlanta - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Columbus* - MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Hawaii
University of Phoenix
Honolulu - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Illinois
Northwestern Business College
Bridgeview, Chicago - Legal Nurse Consultant
Indiana
University of Phoenix
Indianapolis - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Everest College
Merrillville - Practical Nurse
Iowa
Kaplan University
Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Mason City - Practical Nursing
Kaplan University
Davenport - Nursing
Louisiana
University of Phoenix
Baton Rouge - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Loyola University
New Orleans - MS in Nursing with a specialization in Healthcare Systems Management
Michigan
Everest Institute
Grand Rapids - Practical Nurse
University of Phoenix
Detroit - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Grand Rapids - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Portage / West Michigan - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Missouri
Sanford-Brown College
St. Peters - Diploma in Practical Nursing, Associate in Nursing
Nebraska
Kaplan University
Lincoln, Omaha - Practical Nursing
Midland Lutheran College
Fremont - Nursing
New Jersey
CDM Institute
Wayne - Nurses Aid
New Mexico
University of Phoenix
Albuquerque - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
North Carolina
ECPI College of Technology
Charlotte, Raleigh - Practical Nursing
Ohio
University of Phoenix
Cleveland - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Oklahoma
University of Phoenix
Oklahoma City - BS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Tulsa - BS in Nursing (RN Required)
South Carolina
ECPI College of Technology
San Antonio - Practical Nursing
Tennessee
University of Phoenix
Nashville - BS in Nursing (RN Required)
Texas
Texas Careers
San Antonio - Nurse Aide, Vocational Nursing
Utah
University of Phoenix
Salt Lake City - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Utah Career College
West Jordan - Nursing
Virginia
ECPI
Newport News, Northern Virginia, Manassas, Glen Allen, Roanoke - Practical Nursing
Medical Careers Institute
Virginia Beach, Richmond, Newport News - Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing
TESST College of Technology
Alexandria - Licensed Practical Nurse
Canada
Vancouver Career College
Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kelowna, Surrey, Vancouver- Practical Nursing
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