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Nursing Degrees

Nursing

In 2010, nurses scored high in the annual Honesty and Ethics Gallup poll as having high or very high ethical standards. Nurses are the face of the health care system, and opportunities in the field are growing. Online nursing degree programs can help nurses get their foot in the door or further their career.

Nurses fulfill a range of functions, depending on their degree level. Certified nurse assistants and licensed practical nurses may monitor vital signs, administer medication and help with basic care. Registered nurses take medical histories, provide patient education and develop nursing care plans. Advanced practice nurses may evaluate and diagnose patients or provide well-patient exams. Nurses with a background in management can enter nursing administration.

Nursing career outlook and salary

Nurses have many options for specializations and places of employment, ranging from hospitals to schools. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects jobs for licensed practical and vocational nurses to grow by 21 percent from 2008 to 2018, compared to a 22 percent rise for RNs. This increase reflects health care trends such as an aging population, advances in medical technology and more patients who prefer home care. The mean annual wage for LPNs and LVNs was $41,360 in 2010, while RNs made $67,720, the BLS reports.

Top Nursing Schools

Keiser University

For over 30 years, Keiser University eCampus Online has provided student-centered, quality career education.

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Keiser University Graduate School

Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

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Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is currently offering programs through our Online Campus in our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Entrepreneurship.

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Independence University

Independence University is your proven partner with over 30 years of distance education delivered right to our students.

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University of Southern Nevada

The USN accelerated online program offers accelerated nursing education that allows you to earn a BSN in just 14 months.

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Spring Arbor University

Earn your degree at Spring Arbor, Michigan’s largest evangelical Christian university.

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Saint Xavier University

“Success with Purpose” is the hallmark of a Saint Xavier University education that is grounded in the tradition of liberal arts.

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