The University of Washington's School of Nursing, which offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs, was ranked No. 1 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in 2007. Founded in 1923, the program has become the nation's most prestigious nursing school. The school offers a traditional undergraduate program and an accelerated program for students pursuing a second bachelor's degree. The school also offers a master's program primarily focused on research in the nursing field. The master of science in nursing degree is offered in several areas of specialization, such as psychiatric nursing and perinatal health care. Students focused on doing more advanced research in the field can pursue the Ph.D.
University of Washington
School of Nursing
1959 N.E. Pacific St.
Seattle, WA 98195
206-543-8736
son.washington.edu
Nurse anesthetist programs have increased as demand has grown. Virginia Commonwealth University was ranked by U.S. News & World Report in 2007 as the top school in the nation for nursing anesthesia. The program offers both a master of science in nurse anesthesia and a doctoral degree in the field. Students entering the field from the bachelor's degree level can combine the two degree plans to receive both the M.S.N and D.N.P.
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of Nursing
1100 E. Leigh St.
Richmond, VA 23298
804-828-0724
nursing.vcu.edu
Chamberlain College, located on various campuses nationwide, offers numerous online degrees in the nursing field. For this reason, Nursing Online Education Database ranked the program as the top online nursing program in the nation in 2007. Online nursing programs have increased in popularity over the last several years. Chamberlain college has responded to this demand by creating several undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The various nursing programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The school offers multiple concentrations and degree options within its master of science and bachelor of science degree programs.
Chamberlain College
National Management Offices
3005 Highland Pkwy
Downers Grove, IL 60515
888-556-8226
chamberlain.edu