Drexel University, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a leader in nursing education. Drexel offers online degree programs in the field of nursing at both the bachelor's and master's degree levels. In fact, Drexel offers over 20 different nursing degree programs through this online format. At the bachelor's degree level, students can pursue the bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN) or the bachelor of science in health services administration. Most of the programs offered by Drexel are at the master's degree level. Students can pursue the master of science degree with concentrations in such areas as nursing education, psychiatric care, adult acute care and women's health, among others. Classes in these programs are divided up into core courses and courses for each specific major. Core online nursing classes include topics such as methods for health research, intro to biostatistics, advanced ethical decision making in health care, confronting issues in contemporary health care, evidence based approaches to practice and information, innovation and technology in advanced nursing practice.
Drexel University
Ste. 18
3001 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
877-215-0009
drexel.com
Western Governors University (WGU) is another school providing a wide number of online degree offerings in the nursing field. WGU is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and its nursing programs by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education. Bachelor's degrees offered are the bachelor of science (BSN) and the bachelor of science in health informatics. Master's level degrees include those in nursing education, nursing leadership and management and the master of business administration in health care management. Online classes vary according to the area of specialty. Common courses for those pursuing the bachelor's degree in the field include the likes of nutrition, biochemistry, behavioral science, anatomy and physiology, clinical microbiology, community health nursing, nursing informatics, contemporary nursing issues and professional roles and values.
Western Governors University
4001 South 700 East
Ste. 700
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
801-274-3280
wgu.edu
Excelsior College in Albany, New York, also offers a plethora of nursing classes online. Excelsior is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Degrees offered in the field of nursing are the associate of science, associate of applied science, the bachelor of science and the master of science. A number of post-master's degree certificates also are offered by Excelsior. Online classes begin every other month at Excelsior College, allowing students to begin their studies on a schedule that works for them. Online classes include courses such as end of life care, death, dying and bereavement, budget and finance in health care organizations, multidisciplinary wound care, spirituality in life transitions, research in nursing, professional socialization and introduction to the health care delivery system.
Excelsior College
7 Columbia Cir.
Albany, NY 12203
888-647-2388
excelsior.edu