The University of Washington has held top honors among institutions across the United States for more than 20 years in the "U.S. News & World Report" ranking of traditional best graduate schools for nursing, reports the university. Its graduates are continually sought after for successful employment opportunities.
University of Washington School of Nursing
1959 Northeast Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
206-543-2100
washington.edu
At No. 2 on the "U.S. News & World Report" 2007 list of best nursing universities is the University of California at San Francisco. Placing emphasis on research funding, student scholarships and increased enrollment, the institution is poised to provide promising and competent nurses for the future.
University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing
2 Koret Way, #N-319X
San Francisco, CA 94143
415-476-1435
ucsf.edu
The University of Pennsylvania is No. 3 on the 2007 U.S. News "best of" listing. Nursing students at this school greatly benefit from state-of-the-art teaching practices, world-renowned faculty researchers and hands-on experience at two nationally-recognized local hospitals.
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Claire M. Fagin Hall
418 Curie Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-8281
upenn.edu
At No. 4 on the list is the nursing school at Johns Hopkins University. The institution has long been looked upon by medical professionals as a leader in research, instruction and advanced medical practices from around the world, according to the school's website.
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
525 North Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
410-955-7548
jhu.edu
Tying for No. 5 on the "U.S. News & World Report" best nursing schools ranking is the University of Michigan. Faculty members are committed to teaching students not only nursing skills but also the importance of carrying a deep level of commitment and high expectations for their future careers.
University of Michigan School of Nursing
400 North Ingalls
Room 1160
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734-763-5985
umich.edu
Also tied at No. 5 on the "U.S. News & World Report" best nursing schools list is the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). UNC has enjoyed acclaimed success for its nursing programs and has continually been the leader in its state for being the first to offer various educational possibilities for nursing.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing
Carrington Hall, CB #7460
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
919-966-4260
unc.edu
For those who wish to travel and study abroad, there are plenty of world-renowned nursing programs located outside the United States. One such institution is the University of Manchester in England, which is known around Europe as a leader in nursing education, according to the school's website.
The University of Manchester School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Jean McFarlane Building
University Place
Oxford Road
Manchester M13 9PL
UK
011-44-0-161-306-0260
manchester.ac.uk