U.S. News and World Report ranked the University of Washington in Seattle as the best nursing school in the country from 1993 to 2000. The school offers both Bachelors and Masters of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. They offer courses in pediatric and gerontological nursing, family and health care systems, anatomy and physiology and health assessment and patient care.
The University of Pennsylvania is a private school focused on research with a student body of 25,000. Over $800 million is spent on research each year. U.S. News and World Report ranked the university at the best private nursing school in 2010. It offers both graduate and undergraduate degrees, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 18 different master's degree programs. Graduate programs are offered in nursing and mid-wifery, health leadership, women's health care and gerontology.
The University of California at San Francisco increased their nursing program to allow more students into the school because they recognize that the career field for nursing has also expanded. The program focuses on teaching, practice and research for the nursing workforce. Nurses who have associate degrees can attend the school to get their Bachelors or Masters degree.
The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill focuses on leadership for nursing students as they delve into the nursing workforce. The curriculum focuses on research in the medical field. Students have the option to get a Bachelor's degree in nursing or continue their education for an advanced degree. The classes keep students focused on the latest technology and information in the world of nursing.