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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. Certificate

    Family Nurse Practitioner Post-graduate Certificate Program

    Bellin College - School of Nursing 🇺🇸 Green Bay, United States

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  2. Online programme

    Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Certificate (Online Program)

    Kaplan University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Midwifery

    Bastyr University 🇺🇸 Kenmore, United States

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  4. Master

    Family Nurse Practitioner,SUNYIT, M.S.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  6. Graduate

    Family Nurse Practitioner (Graduate)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Family Nurse Practitioner,Buffalo, University at, Certificate

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  8. Master

    MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner

    Herzing University Orlando 🇺🇸 Orlando, Florida, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Family Nurse Practitioner

    Ohio University - Zanesville 🇺🇸 Zanesville, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Family Nurse Practitioner,SUNYIT, Certificate

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  11. Master

    Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner (Online Degree Program)

    Walden University 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  12. Graduate

    Nurse-Midwifery (Graduate)

    West Virginia Wesleyan College 🇺🇸 Buckhannon, United States

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  13. Master

    Family Nurse Practitioner,Stony Brook University, M.S.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  15. Certificate

    Nurse - Midwifery,Stony Brook University, Certificate

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  16. Master

    MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner

    Herzing University Online 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls, United States

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  17. Master

    MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner

    Herzing University Atlanta 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    PMC, Family Nurse Practitioner

    Grambling State University 🇺🇸 Grambling, United States

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  19. Graduate

    Family Nurse Practitioner (Graduate)

    West Virginia Wesleyan College 🇺🇸 Buckhannon, United States

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  20. Certificate

    Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

    Alverno College 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP), DNP

    Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  22. Postgraduate

    Family Nurse Practitioner (Postgraduate)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, 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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