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Online Nursing Degrees and Careers


Because of what experts call the imminent nursing crisis, more jobs are expected to be created for registered nurses than for any other occupation, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Handbook 2004-5. Job opportunities are expected to be very good, and nursing constitutes the largest healthcare occupation. Even current registered nurses are seeking further education to increase earning potential, often from an online nursing degree program.


Registered nurses deal directly with both patients and physicians. Registered nurses provide bedside care in hospitals, help carry out educational programs to prevent disease for both the public and the private sectors, and help patients cope with illness in nursing homes, support groups, or long-term care units.

Registered nurses must be certified and licensed. You must complete an associate degree, bachelor's degree or master's degree in nursing. An accelerated or online nursing degree is available to people who already have degrees but wish to move into nursing. Aside from the obvious educational requirements, you must be kind, compassionate and understanding to be a successful registered nurse.


University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal—and sooner than you might think.

  • M.S. in Nursing
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • M.S. in Nursing/Master of Health Administration
  • M.S. in Nursing/Health Care Education
University of St. Mary
University of St. Mary

Give your career a boost with University of Saint Mary. We offer online degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels to help make your educational and professional goals a reality.



  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Keiser University
Keiser University Keiser University eCampus Online offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

  • Nursing, MS
  • Medical Assisting, AS
Kaplan University
Kaplan University Advance your career and get the distinct competitive advantage you need with an online degree from Kaplan University. And do it without missing a day of work.

  • MS in Nursing
  • RN to MS in Nursing
  • RN to BS in Nursing
  • MS in Nursing - Nurse Administrator
  • MS in Nursing - Nurse Educator
Western Governors University
Western Governors University At Western Governors University, your competence - the knowledge and skills you possess - is the ultimate focus of every degree program.

  • B.S. in Nursing
  • M.S. in Nursing - Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option)
  • M.S. in Nursing - Education (RN to MSN Option)
  • M.S. in Nursing - Leadership and Management
  • M.S. in Nursing - Education
Keiser University Graduate School
Keiser University Graduate School Keiser University offers accredited degree programs in today's high-demand careers: Healthcare, Technology, Paralegal, Business, Nursing and Legal Studies.

  • Nursing, MS (Online)
Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University Don't Miss a Day of Your Future! Grand Canyon University is offering Bachelor and Master degrees through our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Entrepreneurship. Classes start soon!

  • M.S. in Nursing: Public Health
  • M.S. in Nursing: Public Health (Bridge)
  • M.S. in Nursing: Health Care Informatics
  • M.S. in Nursing: Health Care Informatics (Bridge)
Independence University
Independence University You can advance your career 24/7 with online education at Independence University, your proven partner with over 30 years of experience in delivering quality distance education right to our students. Our programs are designed to allow you to continue working and earning as you pursue your online degree.

  • BS - Nursing
  • MS - Nursing Administration
  • AS - Occupational Studies in Medical Specialties
American Sentinel University Online
American Sentinel University Online Advance your career with the right online degree. ACCIS offers self-paced, real-world programs in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, and Business Administration.

  • MS Nursing - Case Management
  • MS Nursing - Infection Prevention and Control
  • MS Nursing - Management and Organizational Leadership
  • RN to BS Nursing
  • RN to MS Nursing
Walden University
Walden University Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.

  • M.S. in Nursing (MSN) - BSN Track
  • Post-Masters Certificates in Nursing - Nursing Education
  • B.S. in Nursing (BSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) - General
  • M.S. in Nursing (MSN) - RN Track