Graduate Nursing Online Programs

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities in nursing are expected to increase by 22 percent between 2008 to 2018. Registered nurses with a master's degree have the opportunity for career advancement as clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners. With high speed Internet, determination and dedication, students can earn a graduate degree in nursing online without leaving the comfort of home.
  1. University of Cincinnati

    • State laws regarding advanced practice nurses prescribing medications vary from state to state

      The University of Cincinnati offers seven Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree programs including master's programs in Adult Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Educator, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse-Midwifery. Specialized accreditation of the graduate degree nursing programs at the University of Cincinnati was granted in 2001 by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Accreditation of the graduate nurse-midwifery programs was granted in 1996 by the American College of Nurse-Midwives, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education. Financial aid available to qualifying students includes scholarships, grants, and loans.

      University of Cincinnati
      PO Box 210125
      Cincinnati, OH 45221-0125
      513-556-1000
      uc.edu

    South University

    • Nurse-midwife primary care services include gynecological exams, prenatal care, assistance in labor and delivery, neonatal care and family planning

      South University was accredited in 1985 by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. South University offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Students must complete 24 credit-hours of a core curriculum which includes the role, theory, practice and research methods of advanced practice nurses; 20 credit-hours in specialization including a practicum in nursing; and four credit-hours in a graduate project in nursing. Tuition is $373 per credit-hour. Financial aid available to qualifying students includes scholarships, military and veterans' benefits, grants, work-study programs and loans.

      South University - Online
      709 Mall Boulevard
      Savannah, GA 31406-4805
      888-444-3404
      southuniversity.edu

    Grand Canyon University

    • Advanced practice nurses work independently or with physicians

      Graduate nursing programs offered online by Grand Canyon University includes the Master of Science in Nursing Education and the Master of Science in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems. The university also offers five bridge programs for registered nurses with a bachelor's degree in health sciences or a related field leading to a Master of Science in Clinical Nursing, Clinical Nursing Education, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Education and Nursing Leadership in the Health Care System. Grand Canyon University offers two post-Master of Science in Nursing programs in clinical nursing. Financial aid available to qualifying students includes scholarships, military and veterans' benefits, grants and loans. Grand Canyon University offers a separate set of scholarships for online students.

      Grand Canyon University
      3300 W. Camelback Road
      Phoenix, Arizona 85017
      800-486-9907
      online.gcu.edu

    Walden University

    • Nurse anesthetists provide anesthesia and care before and after surgical, diagnostic, and obstetrical procedures

      Walden University was accredited in 1990 by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Best Online Colleges ranked Walden University first in the top 2010 ranking of online universities. Walden University offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program. Financial aid available to qualifying students includes scholarships, military and veterans' benefits, grants, work-study programs and loans. Walden University also offers fellowships, tuition reduction plans and payment plans with zero-percent financing.

      Walden University
      155 Fifth Ave. South
      Suite 100
      Minneapolis, MN 55401
      800-925-3368
      waldenu.edu

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