Located in the town of the same name, Stevenson (stevenson.edu) combines a solid liberal arts education while focusing on specific careers. Students who seek an education leading to a career in nursing have several options, all resulting in a bachelor's degree in nursing. The traditional program was developed for students entering straight out of high school with no previous college level experience. The program includes the entire basic college level course required of all college students for graduation along with the upper division career focused credits to prepare students for a bachelor's degree in nursing. Transfer students are also eligible for the traditional program. For students who have already earned a bachelor's degree in another field or students with associate degrees in nursing, the university offers an accelerated program that will result in a bachelor's degree in nursing. The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
The top-ranked nursing school at Johns Hopkins (nursing.jhu.edu) has been preparing students for careers in nursing since 1889. The school, located in Baltimore, offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor, master, PhD or doctor of nursing practice degree. Those seeking a bachelor's degree will choose from either a two-year traditional program after completing two of the university's basic curriculum or a 13.5-month accelerated program for students entering with a degree from another institution in another field of study. Master's degree options include a master of nursing, a master of public health or a combination of either choice with a master of business administration. Students seeking a PhD have the opportunity to focus their specialty in nursing or to seek a doctor of nursing practice to enter into a career as a nurse practitioner. Johns Hopkins also offers certificate programs in post-masters nurse practitioner, nursing education, applied health informatics and forensic nursing. Additionally, Johns Hopkins offers online programs in applied health informatics, clinical nurse specialist, health systems management, forensic nursing and nursing education.
Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Coppin State University (coppin.edu) offers students seeking an education in nursing a complete degree program at the Helene Fuld School of Nursing. Students studying at Coppin State have the opportunity to earn a registered nursing certification, a bachelor's degree or a master's degree in nursing. Students in the nursing school are educated in primary nursing care, patient care, rehabilitation, case management, health care policy, research methods and data management. The school is accredited by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Founded in 1865, Bowie State University (bowiestate.edu) is located in the town of the same name. The school of nursing offers several options for student who desire to pursue a career in nursing. The traditional track is for students entering straight out of high school or for transfer students who have some college but have not yet completed a bachelor's degree program. The accelerated track is for student with degrees in another area of specialty or those who have previously earned an associate degree in nursing. Students have the opportunity to pursue a registered nursing certification along with their bachelor's degree in nursing. Bowie State University also offers a master's degree program in nursing. The school is accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission.