The Top Nursing Schools in The U.S. - Chosen By Students!
Nurse.org launched our first annual "Top Nursing Schools- Student Choice Awards" contest, where your student and alumni votes determined the champions! Nursing students and alumni from around the country voted for these three schools as the best nursing schools in the U.S.
Top 3 Nursing Schools in the United States, as Voted by Students and Alumni
- Tennessee: University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
- Kansas: Washburn University
- Delaware: University of Delaware
About the Contest
Nursing education plays a pivotal role in producing skilled and compassionate healthcare providers. This contest aims to honor the nursing schools that excel in providing exceptional education, fostering innovation, and preparing nurses to make a positive impact on patients' lives.
About the Selection Process
Voting Phase (state level): Votes were cast for nursing schools that voters believed stood out as the best in their state.
- State winners announced: 50 schools voted as the best nursing school in their state progressed to the final round of voting.
Voting Phase (national level): The top 50 schools progressed to the national round of voting where voters chose the top three schools in the U.S.
Methodology
A Nurse.org panel of nurses reviewed every school in the U.S. and used a number of factors to rank the top 10 schools by state. Ranking factors include,
- Reputation
- NCLEX pass rate
- Tuition
- Acceptance rate, when available
- Only ACEN or CCNE accredited schools are eligible
Winners and Prizes
State level: The nursing school with the most votes in each state will be crowned the "Top Nursing School in [State] - Student Choice Award" and receive,
- A digital badge to display online
- Named as the #1 best nursing school, chosen by students, in your state on Nurse.org (over 1 million visitors per month!)
- Shout-out on Nurse.org’s social media accounts (reaching over 30 million users per month!
National level: The top 3 nursing schools with the most votes in the United States will receive,
- A prestigious award plaque
- An exclusive article featuring your school on Nurse.org’s website (over 1 million visitors per month!)
- A feature in Nurse.org's weekly newsletter (160,000 subscribers)
No-Essay Scholarship
The Nurse.org $1,500 Healthcare Leaders scholarship is offered to students entering, or currently pursuing, an educational program related to nursing or medicine. No essay is required, enter here.
Top Nursing School in Each State, Chosen by You
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Alabama: Samford University
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Alaska: University of Alaska Anchorage
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Arizona: The University of Arizona
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Arkansas: Harding University
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California: California State University, Long Beach
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Colorado: Adams State University
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Connecticut: Western Connecticut State University
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Delaware: University of Delaware
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Florida: University of Florida
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Georgia: Augusta University
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Hawaii: University of Hawaii Hilo
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Idaho: Lewis-Clark State College
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Illinois: Loyola University Chicago
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Indiana: Huntington University
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Iowa: University of Iowa
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Kansas: Washburn University
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Kentucky: Lindsey Wilson College
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Louisiana: McNeese State University
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Maine: Husson University
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Maryland: Coppin State University
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Massachusetts: Regis College
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Michigan: Calvin University
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Minnesota: St. Cloud State University
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Mississippi: Mississippi College
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Missouri: University of Missouri - Columbia
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Montana: Carroll College
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Nebraska: University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Nevada: Roseman University
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New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire
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New Jersey: Caldwell University
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New Mexico: University of New Mexico
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New York: Pace University
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North Carolina: Fayetteville State University
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North Dakota: University of Jamestown
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Ohio: The Ohio State University
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Oklahoma: Oklahoma Christian University
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Oregon: Linfield University
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Pennsylvania: Villanova University
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Rhode Island: Rhode Island College
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South Carolina: University of South Carolina Beaufort
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South Dakota: Mount Marty University
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Tennessee: University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
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Texas: Texas Woman’s University
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Utah: University of Utah
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Vermont: Norwich University
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Virginia: Virginia Commonwealth University
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Washington: University of Washington
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West Virginia: West Virginia Wesleyan College
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Wisconsin: Marquette University
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Wyoming: Northern Wyoming Community College District
>>>Vote for the best nursing school in the United States!
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We invite you to be a part of this impactful contest and help us shine a spotlight on the nursing schools that are making a difference in nursing education. Your vote matters, and together, we can acknowledge the exceptional contributions of these institutions.
Thank you for your dedication to healthcare and your commitment to nurturing the next generation of nurses!
