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Study Nursing in the United States

Nursing degrees combine clinical practice with health and life sciences, preparing for professional care in hospitals, community health, specialised nursing and nursing management.

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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) (PhD)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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  2. Master

    Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

    University of Texas - Pan American 🇺🇸 Edinburg, Texas 7, United States

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  3. Master

    Family Nurse Practitioner (Masters Program)

    University of St. Francis 🇺🇸 Joliet, IL, United States

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  4. Graduate

    Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) (Online Program) (Graduate)

    East Tennessee State University 🇺🇸 Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton, United States

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  6. Master

    MS in Nursing

    West Coast University 🇺🇸 North Hollywood, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Family Nurse Practitioner (Graduate Certificate)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Nursing, RN to BSN Completion (Degree Completion Program)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) (Distance Learning)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  10. Master

    Family Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  11. Certificate

    Family Nurse Practitioner (Certificate NDP) (Graduate Program)

    The University of Arizona 🇺🇸 Tucson, United States

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  12. Master

    MSN-Nurse-Midwifery

    Shenandoah University 🇺🇸 Winchester, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    BS in Nursing

    West Coast University 🇺🇸 North Hollywood, United States

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  15. Online programme

    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) online

    Gannon University Online 🇺🇸 Erie, PA 16541, United States

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  16. Master

    Family Nurse Practitioner (Postgraduate) (Post Master's Certificate)

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Millersville, United States

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  17. Certificate

    Nurse Midwifery (Graduate Certificate)

    East Carolina University 🇺🇸 Greenville, United States

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  18. Master

    Family Nurse Practitioner (Post Master’s Certificate)

    University of St. Francis 🇺🇸 Joliet, IL, United States

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  19. Graduate

    Family Nurse Practitioner (Graduate)

    Duquesne University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  20. Master

    MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner

    Shenandoah University 🇺🇸 Winchester, United States

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  21. Master

    Family Nurse Practitioner (M.S.N.) (Major)

    St. Marianna University School of Medicine 🇺🇸 Fond du Lac, United States

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  22. Master

    Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner

    Clarion University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Clarion, United States

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Study Nursing in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 77 universities and colleges offer 138 Nursing programmes: 6 Bachelor, 65 Master and 8 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Albany,New York, Albuquerque, Augusta and Atlanta. Institutions with the widest choice: State University of New York (SUNY), University of New Mexico and Georgia Regents University.

Degrees in Nursing

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Nursing builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Nursing, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Nursing programmes?

The directory lists 138 Nursing programmes at 77 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Albany,New York, Albuquerque and Augusta.

How long does it take to study Nursing?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Nursing programmes in the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are State University of New York (SUNY), University of New Mexico, Georgia Regents University, Shenandoah University and University of North Dakota.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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