Online Degrees: Nursing

A nursing shortage is expected to have drastic effects on health care nationwide. "The United States is in the midst of a nursing shortage that is expected to intensify as baby boomers age and the need for health care grows," states the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. A career in registered nursing may be obtained with a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree, progressing to registered nurse certification. Many nurses begin their careers as licensed practical nurses or nursing aides before going back to school to obtain RN certification. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that registered nurses saw average annual earnings of $62,480 in 2007, while licensed practical and vocational nurses earned $38,940.

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Capella University

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Capella University provides working adults the opportunity to earn online degrees in the fields of business management, health care, higher education, human resources, information technology, mental health, K-12 education, public safety and public administration, and public service leadership. An accredited university, Capella delivers a challenging education to more than 30,000 students. Learn more about our undergraduate and graduate programs by talking to one of our enrollment counselors at 1.888.227.3552.

Colorado Technical University Online

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At Colorado Tech Online, you can earn a career-relevant degree in just 15 months*. Every CTU Online degree includes multiple Professional Certificates without additional courses or cost. Take your IT, Criminal Justice or Business Career to New Heights with Colorado Tech Online. Learn more today.

Chamberlain College of Nursing

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Take the first step toward advancing your nursing career. Chamberlain College of Nursing offers a highly respected degree coupled with clinical learning experience in your local area.

Herzing University Online

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Herzing University brought its tradition of high-quality programs to the Internet by offering some of the same courses taught at its U.S. campuses in an online format. Herzing University instructors who are specially trained to teach online teach these selected courses.

Loyola University New Orleans Online

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Loyola University New Orleans Online offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Health Care Systems Management (HCSM) that you can complete online, on your schedule, in as little as two years or less. This highly respected program from a top-ranked university is designed to provide you with the skills you need advance your registered nursing career, so that you can achieve positions of higher responsibility and greater earning power.

Walden University Online

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Now you can earn your degree online while maintaining your personal and professional responsibilities. Walden University is a highly respected and accredited university, offering career-track Ph.D., master's, and bachelor's degrees. Benefit from Walden's extensive library services as well as their full service Financial Aid office. Programs in Management, Education, Psychology, Public Administration and Health and Human Services are taught by a stellar faculty. The online curriculum allows you to study when and where it's most convenient.