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Nursing programs generally prepare participants in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Specific course topics include: the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.

Top Schools For Nursing Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of Phoenix - Online
Phoenix, AZ		$10,025 249,490 3,584 Bachelor's (1,814), Master's (1,770)
Chamberlain - St. Louis
St. Louis, MO		$16,490 Unknown 2,284 Associate (0), Bachelor's (2,284)
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI		$4,885 16,670 1,450 Certificate (1,323), Associate (127)
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA		$13,700 9,397 1,389 Certificate (990), Associate (379),
Bachelor's (20)
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI		$5,242 8,488 1,280 Certificate (1,139), Associate (141)
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN		$10,610 4,615 1,211 Certificate (29), Bachelor's (112),
Master's (1,070)
University of Texas - Arlington
Arlington, TX		$14,834 21,377 1,179 Certificate (40), Bachelor's (1,053),
Master's (86), Doctoral (0)
Northeast Wisconsin Tech
Green Bay, WI		$5,400 8,459 1,042 Certificate (882), Associate (160)
Harper College
Palatine, IL		$10,794 16,737 891 Certificate (795), Associate (96)

Nursing Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 70,782 45%
Associate 42,582 27%
Bachelor's 31,612 20%
Master's 13,068 8%
Doctoral 357 0%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 29,105 11%
Female 231,323 89%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 12,565 5%
Black or African American 35,242 14%
Hispanic or Latino 21,894 9%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 2,153 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 173,109 67%
Other/Unknown 12,131 5%
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Nursing Internships

Job Title:Peds - RN Alaska Summer Travel Nurse Assignment
Description:Peds/ Med Surg RN - Travel Nurse Assignmnet - Alaska* (Minimum 2 years Peds experience) Peds primary assignment needs to be able to float to Med-Surg. * 7a � 7p * 7 Days on, 7 days off * 13 weeks * BLS, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life...>
Company:Cardiac Staffing
Location:Bethel, AK
Posted:6/14/2013
Source:nursejobs-online.com
Job Title:Nurse Intern - Post Op (PRN, As Needed)
Description:Nurse Intern - Post Op (PRN, As Needed)Working under the supervision of a nursing, the Nurse Intern performs various patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The position's tasks and...>
Company:Mainland Medical Center
Location:Texas City, TX
Posted:6/13/2013
Source:Mainland Medical Center
Job Title:Pathways Intern (Nursing, S&hbs)
Description:Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 904992AB***THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS LIMITED TO A (50) MILE COMMUTING RADIUS OF THE VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN PALO ALTO, CA.******REMINDER: YOU MUST BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED AS A FULL...>
Company:United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Location:Palo Alto, CA
Posted:6/13/2013
Source:United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Job Title:Administrative Assistant (Intern)
Description:Coram, an Apria Healthcare Company, is a leading provider of specialty infusion and pharmacy distribution services with more than 80 branch locations, over 50 infusion suites and 2 specialty pharmacies throughout the country. Our more than...>
Company:Coram Healthcare
Location:Hayward, CA
Posted:6/14/2013
Source:Coram Healthcare
Job Title:Summer Temporary Research Assistant - Pediatric Spec
Description:Position Highlights:The Research Assistant will conduct clinical research studies and trials with the COG, AYA Cancer Task Force and Bear Necessities Cancer Foundation.Position Responsibilities:*Complete necessary institutional and...>
Company:Rush University Medical Center
Location:Chicago, IL
Posted:6/13/2013
Source:Rush University Medical Center
Job Title:RN - Micu/internship
Description:Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 906396To fulfill President Lincoln's promise ? "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" ? by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's...>
Company:United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Location:Dallas, TX
Posted:6/7/2013
Source:United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Job Title:Multiple NP's Needed for Summer in 0
Description:Locum Tenens Assignment; 7/8-7/27 7 days/week; Morning shifts 7a-12p; Night shifts 7p-12a Bi-Lingual in Spanish preferred for Morning Shifts Duties: Basic primary care for teenage patients ages 15 and up; sick patient visits, allergies,...>
Company:Advancedpractice.com
Location:Florida
Posted:6/15/2013
Source:MDSearch
Job Title:Pharmacy - Intern / Saint Thomas Hospital / PRN Days
Description:Additional Job Information Title: Pharmacist - Intern City, State: Nashville,TN Location: STH - D&T Building Department: Pharmacy Services IP Additional Job Details: PRN Days>
Company:Saint Thomas Health
Location:Nashville, TN
Posted:6/16/2013
Source:JobHat
Job Title:ESF Summer Camps Nurse
Description:ESF Summer Camps Nurse Position Summary: An ESF Nurse ensures the health and safety of all on-site campers, Team members and visitors; obtains and maintains health records and documents as required by ESF, state agencies and accreditation...>
Company:Esf Summer Camps
Location:Lawrenceville, NJ
Posted:6/18/2013
Source:Get Summer Camp Jobs
Job Title:Pathways Intern (nursing, S&hbs)
Description:### JOB SUMMARY: **Vacancy Identification Number** (VIN): 904992AB **_***THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS LIMITED TO A (50) MILE COMMUTING RADIUS OF THE VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN PALO ALTO, CA.***_** **_***REMINDER:YOU MUST BE...>
Company:Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location:Palo Alto, CA
Posted:6/17/2013
Source:Bright.com

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We update this information twice annually, most recently in May 2012, but it may not be the most recent information available for a particular school.
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