Introduction to Nursing Studies
Nursing education is a popular academic choice today among students who want to prepare for a career, change careers, or advance their nursing credentials. Nursing schools, colleges, and universities offer two and four-year programs in nursing that fit with your career goals in the profession.
Nurses work in hospitals, doctor's offices, research laboratories, extended care facilities, emergency care centers, schools, and for home-care companies. Some 60 percent of registered nurses work in hospitals. Those who complete a post-graduate nursing education may work as clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners nurse anesthetists, and nurse-midwives.
Degree Programs in Nursing Studies
Nursing schools and college programs offer education that leads to registered nursing credentials or diplomas in practical nursing. Many registered nurses complete a two-year associate degree to begin their careers, but many students opt for a four-year bachelor's degree program to boost their credentials. A master's degree program can qualify you for a healthcare administration or nursing management role.
One-year nursing education programs can prepare you for licensing to work as a licensed practical nurse.
Nursing Studies Career Outlook and Wages
More than 3.2 million new jobs will be created in the healthcare industry during the 2008-2018 decade, with registered nursing positions growing by 22 percent. Employment of licensed practical nurses is anticipated to increase by 21 percent.
Selected median 2009 annual earnings were:
- $63,750 for registered nurses
- $39,820 for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Nursing education programs can prepare you for a successful career in caring for others.
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Career Guide to Industries: Healthcare • Bureau of Labor Statistics
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses • Bureau of Labor Statistics
Registered nurses • Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Find Nursing Degrees by Subject
By selecting a subject one can find a Directory of Nursing Schools offering degree programs, diplomas or certificates
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The Top Nursing Schools
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Blake Austin College, located in Vacaville, CA, can help you get the skills you need to reach your career potential. Choose from a variety of business and medical programs. Learn more |
Available Programs: | Vocational Nursing Learn more |
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American Career College (ACC) offers training to students interested in pursuing a career in the fast-growing healthcare industry.
Programs vary by campus. Program lengths vary by session and schedule. Financial aid available to those who qualify. ACC cannot guarantee employment. American Career College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. To view our catalog, visit americancareercollege.edu/pdf/catalog.pdf. To view ACC's required [...] Learn more |
Available Programs: | Vocational Nursing Learn more |
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Start your career with an education from Anna Maria College. We are a private, not-for-profit, regionally accredited university that offers online degree programs as an alternative to our traditional campus courses. Learn more |
Available Programs: | Nursing Learn more |
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What does it mean to study nursing?
Nursing is a fabulous career for anybody wanting to follow a vocation and enjoys caring for other people. The prospective student will need to be numerate, literate, articulate, and able to deal with people on all levels – both physicians and patients
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Medical & Nursing Careers - Future Outlook
Find out about possible medical & nursing careers and learn more about the future outlook of:
- Nursing
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General Career Information: Medical and Nursing Jobs
The healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the country, and according to the US Bureau of Labor this growth is likely to continue for at least the next ten years. The traditional health professionals – physicians, surgeons, nurses, dentists, ophthalmologists, etc continue to be in demand
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General Outlook - Job Openings & Education Requirements
Projected job growth varies widely by education and training requirements. Education is essential in getting a high-paying job. In fact allmost all of the highest paying occupations require a college degree
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How to get required Education
Learn more about how to get the right education for your Nursing career plans. Learn about selecting the right school that offers the required Nursing degree
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Top Online Nursing Schools
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Start your career with an education from Anna Maria College. We are a private, not-for-profit, regionally accredited university that offers online degree programs as an alternative to our traditional campus courses. Learn more |
Available Programs: | Nursing Learn more |
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Don't Miss a Day of Your Future' Grand Canyon University is offering Bachelor and Master degrees through our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing, and College of Liberal Arts. Classes start soon' Learn more |
Available Programs: | Nursing Learn more |
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University of Phoenix has helped thousands of students achieve the higher education they need to achieve higher success. We can help you too. At University of Phoenix, you can change your life while still having a life. Attend class at the times and places that fit your busy schedule. Learn more |
Available Programs: | Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Vocational Nursing Learn more |
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Students may search Nursing programs by location, subject area, and even degree type. Our interface makes it easy to research Nursing schools and compare different programs side by side.
Select a state in the directory below to find information about each available school in that area.
Alabama, AL
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Colorado, CO
Connecticut, CT
Delaware, DE
Florida, FL
Georgia, GA
Hawaii, HI
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Indiana, IN
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Kansas, KS
Kentucky, KY
Louisiana, LA
Maine, ME
Maryland, MD
Massachusetts, MA
Michigan, MI
Minnesota, MN
Mississippi, MS
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Nebraska, NE
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New Hampshire, NH
New Jersey, NJ
New Mexico, NM
New York, NY
North Carolina, NC
North Dakota, ND
Ohio, OH
Oklahoma, OK
Oregon, OR
Pennsylvania, PA
Rhode Island, RI
South Carolina, SC
South Dakota, SD
Tennessee, TN
Texas, TX
Utah, UT
Vermont, VT
Virginia, VA
Washington, WA
Washington DC, DC
West Virginia, WV
Wisconsin, WI
Wyoming, WY
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This Nursing School Directory will help you find schools, colleges and universities in the USA and get the degree programs & training you need.
We make it easy to request free information and catalogs from Nursing Schools. Simply contact the school through the "request information" links available.
Nursing course curricula vary, and we suggest requesting more information from all institutions, or at least a reasonable number of them. This will allow you to compare their curricula and make the best choice for yourself.
Many of the Nursing universities that you can find in this school directory offer flexible online or on-campus degree programs that adapt to the most current trends and technologies in the fast-paced business world.
The institutions listed in the directory offer world-class instructors that provide high quality training. Further, these schools provide unsurpassed career counseling and opportunities for both students and learning professionals.
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