The University of California in San Francisco offers various programs for aspiring nurses. It offers Master of Science, Associated Degree in Nursing (ADN) to Master of Science (MS) Pathway Program, master's Entry Program in nursing (MEPN), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing, as well as some post-masters, post-doctoral and special studies. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded the the university the No. 1 spot for school research funding to the School of Nursing from 2003 to 2006 and the second spot for 2009. The school also holds a top spot in the US News America's Best Graduate Schools in 2007. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredits the master's programs of the school. There are over 600 students at the school of nursing.
University of California, San Francisco
Laurel Heights Building
3333 California St. at Walnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94143
415-476-9000
nurseweb.ucsf.edu
University of Washington School of Nursing ranks as America's No. 1 nursing school for more than 20 years. U.S. News & World Report also ranks the school at the No. 1 spot for 16 years. Three departments make up the School of Nursing: biobehavioral nursing and health systems (BNHS), family and child nursing (FCN) and the psychosocial & community health (PCH). The School of Nursing provides students the opportunity to learn from experienced faculty members, use new technology and experience the chance to work in partnership with other local and global facilities.
University of Washington
1959 NE Pacific St.
Seattle, WA 98195
206-543-2100
son.washington.edu
The University of Pennsylvania's School of Nursing has been maintaining its top ranking as one of the best private nursing universities since 2003. It was also a top school in the NIH Awards Rankings in 2009. The school offers undergraduate, accelerated and graduate programs, as well as doctoral, master's and post-master's studies. Students at the school have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology and experience a real working environment through partner hospitals, such as The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
University of Pennsylvania---School of Nursing
Claire M. Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-8281
nursing.upenn.edu