The University of Washington's reputation in nursing has a long history of excellence. It has one of the most technologically advanced programs in the nation. Its nursing program has won numerous awards for research. The school produces well-educated nurses, as well as trains students to be nursing educators. Students can choose from 19 masters degree specialties at University of Washington. Registered nurses with careers can take courses from University of Washington to continue their education.
Offering 100 years of experience in nurse training, UCSF has recently had a large surge in research funding. The school prides itself in serving the less fortunate community around them by offering healthcare services in inner city and rural clinics and community organizations. The National Institutes of Health has ranked UCSF number two among U.S. Schools of Nursing and has previously won the coveted number one spot in recent years. UCSF strives to allocate scholarship money for minorities and underprivileged students, welcoming diversity on its campus.
The University of Pennsylvania is esteemed for using the latest technologies in nursing education. Some of this technology includes robotic mannequins that students use for hands-on training, as well as the latest in medical records technology. Students are educated and trained at the Philadelphia Children's Hospital.
Johns Hopkins is ranked second by U.S. News and World Report for Community Health Nursing Programs and is ranked fourth among universities in the nation for its nursing program. The school has $8.5 million dollars for research in areas such as cardiovascular risk reduction, community-based health promotion and interpersonal violence, among others. Volunteering in the health community is part of the education. It is the home of the Center for Global Nursing, which advocates for nurses worldwide.