Featured Schools

Featured Schools

As a student, you can decide which nursing degree path fits your specific skills and interests. Choose what kind of nurse you want to be, then pick a school to put you on that path.

Featured Schools

August 12, 2011

Nursing Schools

Nursing students can easily choose a nursing degree path to fit their specific skills and interests. Nursing careers come in a lot of shapes and sizes. Decide what kind of nurse you want to be, then pick a school that will put you on your path to success. 

For a profession that offers a lot of variety and flexibility, it's only natural that training programs in nursing also provide many options to choose from. You don't need to change your whole life to make it through nursing school. With a bit of research and planning, you can find a program that fits well into your lifestyle. 

There are several factors to consider when choosing a nursing school. Do you want to live on campus and experience all of the traditional college life? Maybe you only want to take nursing classes during the nights or weekends? Have you considered earning your nursing degree online, so you can set your own hours? The University of Phoenix Online offers continuing studies for registered nurses to earn a bachelor's degree or MS in nursing while continuing to do the job they love. The University of Phoenix also provides various levels of nurse training at campuses in 14 states. The Sanford-Brown College in St. Charles, Missouri offers fast-track programs such as the diploma in practical nursing or associate's degree in nursing to get you started on your new career in nursing quickly. 

The nursing schools listed below will give you a range of options. But don't take our word for it – ask the schools directly! All of these schools will send you complimentary information. Just click on a nursing school below and learn more today.

To find a school near you and learn more about the programs available, click on any of the school links below:

Programs to consider:

University of Phoenix
Locations:
  • Arlington, VA
Programs available:
  • M.S. in Nursing
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • more...
Capella University
Programs available:
  • MSN - General Nursing (CCNE-accredited)
  • MSN - RN-to-MSN General Nursing (CCNE-accredited)
  • MSN - RN-to-MSN Gerontology Nursing
  • more...
Keiser University
Programs available:
  • Nursing, MS
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Medical Assisting, AS (Online)
Kaplan University
Programs available:
  • MS in Nursing
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • MS - DNP Path (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
  • more...
The University of Texas at Arlington
Programs available:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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