Colleges & Universities That Offer Nursing Degrees

The nursing profession has grown as medical facilities expand to care for an aging population. The Bureau of Labor Statistics noted in May 2008 that there were 2.6 million jobs for registered nurses. Registered nurses made an average of $57,060 a year in 2008, which acts as an incentive for individuals interested in medical careers. As baby boomers head into retirement, demands for qualified nurses will be met by universities throughout the United States.
  1. Kent State University

    • Kent State University's College of Nursing features a traditional bachelor of science in nursing along with an online RN to BS program. Nursing students at Kent State can advance their careers by pursuing master of science degrees in nursing with specializations like clinical nursing and nurse education. The post-graduate certificates span topics from health care management to adult primary care. Kent State also partners with the University of Akron to confer a Ph.D. to advanced students. The Olga Mural Nursing Simulation Laboratory allows faculty and students to practice emergency care techniques.

      Kent State University
      800 E. Summit St.
      Kent, OH 44242
      330-672-3000
      kent.edu

    University of Utah

    • The University of Utah's College of Nursing features a four-year bachelor of science degree as well as a two-year accelerated nursing program. Exceptional undergraduates pursue funding and hands-on nursing experiences through the Undergraduate Research Scholar Program. The school's master of science in nursing allows students to specialize in fields like mental health and nursing informatics. The College of Nursing operates a Ph.D. program for nurses interested in genetics and health services research. Undergraduate and graduate nursing students use the Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence to hone skills needed to deal with older patients.

      University of Utah
      201 S. 1460 East
      Salt Lake City, UT 84112
      801-581-7281
      utah.edu

    Seattle University

    • The bachelor of science in nursing from Seattle University requires students to complete 180 credits, with a majority in nursing courses. Undergraduate students with exceptional academic records can apply for Seattle University Grants and the Arrupe Scholarship. The Seattle University College of Nursing also confers a master of science with specialty fields including primary care nursing and public health nursing. Graduate students can apply for graduate diversity scholarships to pay for their tuition. All nursing students at Seattle University work with practice dummies and medical equipment at the Clinical Performance Lab.

      Seattle University
      901 12th Ave.
      Seattle, WA 98122
      206-296-6000
      seattleu.edu

    University of Rhode Island

    • The University of Rhode Island's College of Nursing houses its clinical labs, classrooms and offices in White Hall. Registered nurses interested in bachelor of science degrees can pursue the 120-credit RN to BS degree. The 42-credit master of science degree covers seven nursing areas, including family nursing and nursing education. Nurses looking for faculty and research positions can advance to the Ph.D. program in nursing. Nursing students at the University of Rhode Island apply for scholarships from the College of Nursing as well as the Nursing Foundation of Rhode Island.

      University of Rhode Island
      55 Lower College Road
      Kingston, RI 02881
      401-874-1000
      uri.edu

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