Nursing Programs and Schools and Online Schools

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
A masters degree is an 18-24 month program that allows a nurse to specialize in a particular area - such as an area of advanced clinical training or research. Some students take on joint degrees in related fields like business administration, public health, or hospital administration. Most people working towards an MSN already have a BSN, but there are accelerated programs for ADN nurses to earn a BSN and MSN in one shot, or for non-nursing college graduates.
Typical requirements include a BSN from an accredited nursing school, an RN license, minimum GPA and GRE scores, and some period of clinical work experience. Each school has its specific requirements, so make sure to check with them before applying.

RN-to-MSN
This program is for RNs who have an associate degree in nursing and want to earn an MSN immediately after earning the BSN. The courses in the program are tailored to the specific needs of the student so that they receive as much advanced placement credit for their BSN as possible, and so there's no overlap between their BSN and MSN courses.

Direct Entry MSN
Direct entry MSN programs, also sometimes called “graduate entry” or “master’s entry ” programs, are designed for non-nurses who hold bachelors’ degrees in non-nursing fields. These programs give students credit for having completed their liberal arts requirements and allow them to complete an abbreviated schedule of undergraduate nursing coursework before moving directly into graduate nursing coursework -- combining preparation for RN-licensure with advanced training in a master’s specialty area. Direct entry MSN programs typically require three years to complete, with the first year being devoted to entry-level nursing coursework and the last two years to master’s-level study.
A variation of the Direct Entry MSN is the Accelerated MSN. Although the terms "Direct Entry MSN" and "Accelerated MSN" are sometimes used interchangeably, some Accelerated MSN programs may be completed in two academic years, rather than three. A 3.0 GPA is often an entrance requirement for both Direct Entry and Acclerated MSN programs.

Post-Master's Certificate Programs
Professional Certifications are specialized exams that you can take to prove your expertise in a specific field, beyond the skills required for an RN license. The exams are provided by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, which is part of the American Nurses Association (ANCC). The ANCC offers generalist, advanced practice, and clinical specialist exams in almost 30 areas. Certifications show that the nurse has a commitment to excellence in their field, and can give them a leg up on career advancement. Post-Master's Certificate programs are designed for nurses who already have a Master of Science degree in nursing who wish to qualify to sit for one of the certification exams or to expand into a new area of specialization.

Post-Certificate Master's
In the past, many states allowed RN's to earn certification as nurse anesthetists (CRNA), Certified Nurse Practitioners, or Nurse-Midwife without earning a Master's degree. These requirements have generally changed, and some schools offer programs that allow these certified nurses to earn their master's degrees while earning credit for their past educational and work experience. More and more states and employers are now requiring Master's degrees to allow these certified non-master's nurses to practice. In some ways these programs are parallel to the RN-to-BSN programs, which don't qualify you for any new certifications and licenses, but which add to your professional credentials and make you more employable.

Nursing Schools

Registered Nursing College Programs in Arizona
University of Phoenix* (Phoenix, Southern Arizona - Ft. Huachuca) - Health Administration, Nursing, Counseling, Family Nurse Practitioner, Counseling: Family and Child Therapy, Human Services, LPN to BSN, Nursing Informatics, School Nurse, Counseling: Family and Child Therapy

Registered Nursing College Programs in Colorado
University of Phoenix* (Aurora, Southern Colorado) - Human Services, Nursing, Counseling, Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Registered Nursing College Programs in Florida
Angley College (DeLand) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration, Dental Assisting, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Therapeutic Massage
Keiser College* (Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Kendall, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orlando, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach) - Allied Health, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Service Administration, Health Services, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technician, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Paramedic Science, Pharmacy Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Radiology, Surgical Technology, Ultrasound Technologist
University of Phoenix* (Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa) - Health Administration, Nursing, MBA Health Care Management
Virginia College (Pensacola) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology

Registered Nursing College Programs in Georgia
University of Phoenix* (Atlanta, Columbus) - Health Care Services, MBA / Health Care Management, Nursing (BS and MS)

Registered Nursing College Programs in Hawaii
University of Phoenix* (Wailuku) - Health Administration, Human Services, Nursing, Health Care Management, Counseling, MS in Nursing

Registered Nursing College Programs in Illinois
Everest College* (Burr Ridge, Chicago, Skokie) - Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Practical Nursing, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding

Registered Nursing College Programs in Indiana
Indiana Wesleyan University (Marion, IN , Fort Wayne, IN , Indianapolis, IN, Merrillville IN) - Nursing
Everest College (Merrillville, IN) - Practical Nursing

Registered Nursing College Programs in Iowa
Hamilton College* (Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids , Des Moines., Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Mason City) - Practical Nursing
Kaplan University (Davenport) - Health Care Management, Medical Assistant, Medical Transcription, Nursing

Registered Nursing College Programs in Kentucky
Indiana Wesleyan University (Louisville, KY) Practical Nursing

Registered Nursing College Programs in Louisiana
University of Phoenix* (Baton Rouge) - BS and MS in Nursing

Registered Nursing College Programs in Michigan
University of Phoenix - West Michigan - Masters and Bachelors in Nursing
Olympia Career Training Institute* (Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo) - Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Nurse, Certified Nurses Aide
University of Phoenix* (Metro Detroit - Ann Arbor, West Michigan - Portage) - Nursing, MBA / Health Care Management, Human Services

Registered Nursing College Programs in Missouri
Sanford-Brown College* (Fenton, St. Charles, Hazelwood) - Healthcare Administration, Respiratory Therapy, Radiography, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing, Nursing, Surgical Technology, Health Information Technology, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy

Registered Nursing College Programs in Nebraska
Hamilton College* (Lincoln, Omaha) - Medical Assistant, Practical Nursing, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy
Vatterott College (Omaha) - Practical Nursing, Advanced Medical Assistant, Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor, Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Veterinay Technician, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Administrative Specialist, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Office Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Psychiatric Assistant, Veterinary Technician

Registered Nursing College Programs in New Mexico
University of Phoenix (Albuquerque) - Human Services, Nursing, Counsling - Marriage and Family Therapy, MBA in Health Care Management

Registered Nursing College Programs in New York
CDM Institute* (Marlton, Wayne, West Long Beach) - Medical Billing, Coding, & Office Administration, Nurses Aid
Dover Business College* (Dover, Paramus) - Medical Assistant, LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Registered Nursing College Programs in New York
Branford Hall Career Institute (Bohemia) - Medical Assistant, Medical Biller, Nurses Aide

Registered Nursing College Programs in North Carolina
South College (Asheville, NC, Knoxville (Nuclear Medicine), TN, Knoxville Radiography, Knoxville, TN) - Science in Nursing, Science in Pharmaceutical Science

Registered Nursing College Programs in Oklahoma
University of Phoenix* (Oklahoma City, Tulsa) - MBA in Health Care Management, Health Administration, Nursing

Registered Nursing College Programs in Ohio
Indiana Wesleyan University - Cleveland, OH
University of Phoenix (Cleveland - Independence) - Health Administration, Nursing

Registered Nursing College Programs in Pennsylvania
Tri-State Business Institute (Erie, PA)
Gwynedd Mercy College Philadelphia PA - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN License Required)

Registered Nursing College Programs in South Carolina
- Practical Nursing

Registered Nursing College Programs in South Carolina
Texas Careers* (Beaumont, Laredo, Lubbock, San Antonio) - Dental Assisting, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Specialist, Patient Care Assistant Technician, Nurse Aide, Vocational Nursing, Insurance Coding & Billing

Registered Nursing College Programs in Tennessee
South College (Asheville, NC, Knoxville (Nuclear Medicine), TN, Knoxville Radiography, Knoxville, TN)

Registered Nursing College Programs in Utah
University of Phoenix* (Salt Lake City) - Human Services, Nursing, Counseling
Utah Career College (West Jordan) - Health & Exercise Sciences, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Pharmacy Technology, Veterinary Technician

Registered Nursing College Programs in Virginia
* (Newport News, Northern Virginia, Virginia Beach) - Medical Administration, Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing
Medical Careers Institute* (Newport News, Richmond, Virginia Beach) - Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Specialist, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing

Canada CNA Schools
Medix School Canada: London, Toronto, Scarborough, Brantford, Kitchener-Waterloo) - CNA, Patient Care Technician, Paramedic Training

Medical and Healthcare Schools in Canada
Everest College (Vancouver, Canada) - Administrative Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Pharmacy Technician
United Education Institute (UEI) (Ontario, Canada) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Insurance Coding, Pharmacy Technician.
CDI College* - Medical Administrative Assistant, Retail Pharmacy Technician, Medical Office Assistant, Dental Assisting
* Saskatchewan: Saskatoon
* Ontario: Barrie, Brampton, Hamilton City Centre, Hamilton Mountain, Kitchener, London, Mississauga South, Nepean, Newmarket, North York, Ottawa East, Scarborough, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto Central, Toronto South, Windsor
* Quebec: Laval, Montreal, Quebec City
* Nova Scotia: Halifax
* Alberta: Calgary City Centre, Calgary North, Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton South
* British Columbia: Abbotsford, Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria Bay Centre
* Manitoba: Winnipeg
Medix School Canada: London, Toronto, Scarborough, Brantford, Kitchener-Waterloo) - Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Administration, Medical Office Assistant, Paramedic, Pharmacy Technician Training and More.

Jacksonville University
RNs with an accredited AA degree may be well on their way towards their BSN degree. Jacksonville University will award up to 32 credit hours for students with an RN license and a maximum of 64 transfer credits from other regionally accredited universities and institutions of higher learning. JU also accepts up to 32 hours through CLEP exams. Programs: RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Location: Online.

University of Phoenix Campus - Campuses Nationwide
Since 1976, University of Phoenix has been a recognized leader in adult education. Their commitment to high educational standards and exceptional student service has made them the largest private accredited university in the United States. With campuses in over 140 locations, University of Phoenix has helped thousands of working professionals achieve their academic and career goals every year. Programs Browse all Programs. Campus Locations: Find a campus near you.

Liberty University
Programs: - Arts in Religion (M.A.R.) - Business - Business (MBA) - Counseling - Divinity (M.Div.) - Doctor of Education - Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) - Ed.D – Doctor of Education - Ed.S – Education Specialist - Education (M.Ed.) - General Studies - Nursing Degree Completion Program - Ph.D. Counseling - Psychology (BS) - Religion - Theology Degree (T h.M.)
Locations: New York NY.

Kaplan University (Online)
Kaplan University helps students looking to either change or advance their careers by offering online flexibility, reduced costs, financial aid assistance, and a fast path to a degree. The instructors at Kaplan have the academic background and professional experience that allows them to pass on real-world knowledge to their students. The degree programs have a curriculum that is focused on career goals, and they feature various areas of emphasis. Programs: Accounting - Alternative Dispute Resolution - Branding and Visual Communications - Business - Business Administration/Accounting - Business Administration/Management - Business and Communications Entrepreneur - Computer Information Systems - Corrections - Criminal Justice - Database - E-Business - Elementary - Finance - Health Care Management - Information Technology - Law Enforcement - Management - Management of Information Systems - Management/Health Care Management - Multimedia and Animation - Networking - Paralegal Studies - Private Security - Programming - Sales and Marketing - Secondary - Teaching and Learning - Teaching Literacy and Language - Teaching Students With Special Needs - Teaching With Technology - Web Development - Web Optimization and Integration.