Nursing Education

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Popular Online Nursing Schools

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Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University is the #1 largest school of nursing with a community of more than 177,000 students, faculty, and alumni. Chamberlain offers BSN, MSN, and DNP programs online and has a long history of successfully delivering top quality education.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Nationwide

Purdue Global

Whether you’re taking the first steps toward a nursing degree, seeking to advance as a nurse or want to hone your craft with specialized study, there’s a path for you at Purdue Global’s School of Nursing. Our programs were designed so that you can easily balance your lives at home and work with school - without sacrificing the rigor and cutting-edge curriculum of a quality nursing education.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Nationwide, but certain programs have state restrictions. Check with Purdue for details.

Grand Canyon University

GCU's College of Nursing and Health Care Professions has a nearly 35-year tradition of preparing students to fill evolving healthcare roles as highly qualified professionals.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment:Nationwide

Walden University

Earn your nursing degree from one of the largest nursing education providers in the U.S. Walden University’s BSN, MSN, post-master’s APRN certificate, and DNP programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Get enhanced practicum support with our Practicum Pledge.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Nationwide, excluding CT, NY and RI. Certain programs have additional state restrictions. Check with Walden for details.

Western Governors University

WGU's award-winning online programs are created to help you succeed while graduating faster and with less debt. WGU is a CCNE-accredited, nonprofit university offering bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing, with the additional distinction of being named a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing. Join a trusted, accredited online university to accelerate your nursing career on your schedule. Scholarships and financial aid are available. 

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Nationwide

Berkley School of Nursing at Georgetown University

The Berkley School of Nursing at Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, and the university has been delivering graduate nursing programs in a distance-learning environment since 2011. The university's online programs allow students to learn from wherever they are while they pursue an accredited, mission-driven nursing education that will allow them to deliver high-quality care.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment:Nationwide, excluding NY and WA.

Arizona State University - Online

When you earn an ASU nursing degree, you are gaining skills from a respected and accredited institution. Our online nursing degrees are accredited by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Nationwide

Simmons University

RNs: advance your nursing career with a supportive online program for women. Simmons University has been empowering nursing leaders for more than 100 years and offering innovative online degree programs since 2013. Students may qualify for a scholarship for Nursing@Simmons. Request information now.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment:Nationwide except NY, TN, WA

American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Post University

For more than 15 years, American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Post University has been educating registered nurses and healthcare professionals like you online. We offer a number of advanced online nursing degrees designed to give you the advanced education needed to achieve your personal and professional goals.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Natiowide except AZ, CA, DC, LA, NY, OR, TN, WA, PR

South University

South University has the focused degree programs, personalized support, and subject matter expertise you need to make your goals a reality. Here you can develop the skills and knowledge to pursue a new career or enhance your existing one while learning from an experienced faculty.

Location
Online
Accreditation
SACSCOC

Enrollment: Nationwide

Top 10 Nursing
Schools by State*

Our panel of experienced nurses has ranked the best nursing schools in every state by reputation, NCLEX pass rate, tuition, acceptance rate, and accreditation to make it easy to find the right nursing program for you.

*Don’t see a guide for your state? Don’t worry. Our panel of nurses is hard at work and will soon have coverage for all 50 states.

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