10 nursing schools

University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, and its nursing program is ranked number one in the country. Over 700 students attend the school each year—and their tuition is a hefty $48,000 a year. The University of Pennsylvania offers four different programs: a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, and an accelerated 15-month program for students who already hold degrees in other areas.

Johns Hopkins University

One of the most respected and popular universities in the world, Johns Hopkins has a long and prestigious history that supports its claim as one of the best schools for nursing. The university was established in 1876 by an agreement between two neighboring religious communities: the Episcopal congregation of St. John’s Church (later renamed St. John’s Church-in-the-Snow) and the Lutheran congregation of Christ Church (later called Christ Church Cathedral). As research institutions go, Johns Hopkins has a sterling reputation for providing top-quality education to its student body—not only does its admission process involve extensive testing and academic review, but Johns Hopkins also offers selective scholarships to those students who best demonstrate their potential for future success. In fact, more than 60 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid from scholarships or grants, making it easy to see why some refer to it as “the Harvard of nursing.” While there are plenty of other countries whose universities can lay claim to having a greater number of Nobel Prize winners per capita than Maryland (like Finland or Sweden), none boasts a legacy quite like that at Johns Hopkins University.

Duke University

Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke University offers two nurse practitioner programs that take two years to complete. The Master of Science in Nursing program can be completed full-time or part-time and prepares graduate students for the Nurse Practitioner certification exam. Upon completion of the program, you are eligible to become a registered nurse.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program provides graduate students with the opportunity to work as an advanced practice nurse specialist or primary care provider. Students will learn how to diagnose and treat illnesses and diseases as well as prevent them from happening. Additionally, you are provided with training on how to conduct research and educate others about health care topics.

Yale University

Yale is a private university in New Haven, Connecticut, and one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the nation. Founded in 1701, Yale University is famous for its educational excellence, famed alumni (including three U.S. presidents), and secretive societies. Yale students are called Bulldogs and their mascot is Handsome Dan.

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Pros:

• You have a lot of flexibility with your coursework, allowing you to take classes outside of Nursing if you choose. This is good for those who also want to minor in another area.
• With over 30,000 students enrolled at the University of Michigan each year, there are plenty of networking opportunities.
• As a student at the University of Michigan, you get access to all of the resources available on campus – the library, gym facilities, etc.

Cons:

• It can be hard to get one-on-one time with professors and mentors because they have many students they are responsible for.
• With so many other students on campus, there is a lot more competition for getting into courses or participating in events.

Tuition: $530/credit hour (for Michigan residents), $1,460/credit hour (for non-residents)

University of California, San Francisco

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University of Washington, Seattle

• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Ranking: #4
• Program types: BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD
• Specializations offered: Family nurse practitioner; Adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner; Acute care nurse practitioner in adult-gerontology; Health systems leadership; and Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
• Accreditation: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

The University of Washington’s School of Nursing is one of the oldest in the country, founded in 1907 by an ambitious group of women who lobbied for more affordable education in the state. UW nursing students have access to a variety of resources at the school’s simulation lab and receive plenty of clinical experience via its affiliated hospitals. In addition to its undergraduate program, UW offers several master’s programs that prepare graduates for careers as nurse practitioners. The MSN specialization options include family nurse practitioner (FNP), adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP), acute care NP in adult-gerontology (ACNP-AG), health systems leadership (HSL), psychiatric mental health NP (PMHNP). Students also can pursue their doctorate degrees through programs like DNP or PhD.

Columbia University

Location: New York City

Programs Offered: B.S. in Nursing, M.S.N., Ph.D.(RN)

Faculty: Dr. Patricia Lippman and other current and past NYU faculty members

Cost (tuition, fees and room and board): $80k- $120k/year

Financial Aid Options: need-based financial aid options available; scholarship opportunities offered by nursing schools

Emory University

• If you want to go to nursing school in a warm climate, check out Emory University’s Atlanta campus.
• If you want to go to nursing school at a large university, check out Emory University’s Atlanta campus.
• If you want to study at a diverse university, check out Emory University’s Atlanta campus.
• If you’re looking for a nursing school in an accessible location, look into Emory University’s Atlanta campus.
• If you’re simply looking for a good nursing school without any specific criteria, consider applying at Emory University’s Atlanta campus.

New York University

Located in the heart of New York City, New York University offers high-quality online and on-campus options for students pursuing a nursing degree. With its programs approved by the New York State Board of Nursing, NYU provides an education that can lead to a variety of careers, including registered nurse (RN), nurse manager, and RN case manager.

The school offers a number of online courses in conjunction with its traditional on-campus options. Its distance learning programs are designed with flexibility in mind so that students can continue working while they earn their degrees. All online nursing classes are taught by faculty members who have doctorates in nursing or health sciences.

This list is a good place to start when looking for the right nursing school.

Choosing a nursing school can be difficult, but it’s important. The nurses who will make up your practice will ultimately depend on the training you receive and how well your school prepares you for that work. There are many things to consider when choosing the right nursing school:

• School reputation: Your school should have a high national rank from reliable sources such as U.S News & World Report or the American Nurses Association (ANA). You can use these rankings to determine which schools are likely to offer relevant courses in nationwide demand, such as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification or advanced-practice nurses (APNs). 2. Course availability: An especially popular one-year program may not offer a variety of classes in your state. In those cases, it’s best to look at schools with track records of offering diverse educational options and multiple semester programs, or ask which programs they expect to offer next year. 3. Number of students accepted: There’s little point in attending a small program if all of its graduates fail to find jobs after graduation. A comprehensive list of job placement rates is available through each school’s website or by contacting them directly with specific questions about this topic by emailing their admissions office directly via an online form 4. Job placement rate for graduates and alumni: When researching schools, you’ll want to find out what percentage of graduates hold jobs after graduating—and whether those jobs are still being offered by the institution itself!