Delaware Nursing Schools and Programs

Delaware known as "The First State" has only three counties which are all very unique. There is no sales tax in Delaware so this makes shopping all the more worthwhile. You can fish, hike, and Mt. bike all in one day in the beautiful outdoor recreation areas located all over the state. So while pursing your nursing education, you know you have opportunities for activities on your downtime. Delaware is also full of Colonial history, state parks, the historical du Pont estate, and some of the most amazing bird species in America; you will find something for everyone's enjoyment.

Like other states Delaware is working overtime to attract new nursing students to its ranks as well as retain experienced nurses. Delaware is one of the smaller states where you will find about a dozen good schools of nursing, including state colleges and universities, community colleges, and technical and career schools. Many schools have advanced placement tracks, specialty nurse programs, and of course opportunities of moving up the educational track towards higher nursing credentials and experience. Online classes are readily available and cutting edge. This state has a number of facilities through quality in institutions and medical health centers. The major hospitals located in the urban centers of Dover, Newark, and Wilmington, as well as rural areas and small towns. We have listed the educational facilities where you will find the specific nursing program to fit your needs.

Degree Programs:

Administrative Ambulatory Care Anatomy C.N.A. Education EMT Holistic Legal Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Manager Midwife (CNM) Nursing Radiology Registered Nurse (RN) School Nurse

Largest Cities:

Dover, Ellendale, Elsmere, Felton, Georgetown, Laurel, Middletown, Milford, Millsboro, New Castle, Newark, Rising Sun, Seaford, Smyrna, Wilmington

Additional Resources:

Delaware Board of Nursing
http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/

Delaware Nursing Association
http://www.denurses.org/index.php

Visit Delaware
http://www.visitdelaware.com

School Enrollment Type Accredited Online Program Degrees Find Scholarship
Beebe School of Nursing 28 Private Yes No Diploma, RN-to-BSN find scholarships
Delaware State University 3,700 Public Yes No BS/BSN, LPN-to-RN, MSN, Nurse Practitioner find scholarships
Delaware Technical And Community College, Owens 3,930 Public Yes No Associate find scholarships
Delaware Technical And Community College, Stanton 7,475 Public Yes No Associate find scholarships
Delaware Technical And Community College, Terry 2,570 Public Yes No Associate, LPN find scholarships
Wesley College 0 Private Yes No BS/BSN, MSN, RN-to-MSN find scholarships
Wilmington College - Division of Nursing 0 Private Yes No BS/BSN, Nurse Practitioner find scholarships

Online Nursing Programs without Waiting Lists

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American Sentinel University BSN - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing; MSN - Case Management; MSN - Infection Prevention and Control; MSN - Mgmt. & Organizational Leadership; MSN - Nursing Informatics; MSN - RN to Master of Science in Nursing;
Anna Maria College RN to BSN
Baker College Online Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Benedictine University MS - Nursing
Capella University MSN - Nurse Educator; MSN - Nurse Educator Bridge; PhD - Nursing Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN); Master of Science in Nursing; RN to BSN to MSN Online Bridge Option
Cleveland State University BSN; MSN
Colorado Christian University B.S. in Nursing (RN-BSN Degree Completion)
Colorado Technical University Online BS - Nursing - (RN to BSN)
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences RN to BS - Nursing
Gonzaga University MSN - Health Systems Leadership; MSN - Nurse Educator; RN to MSN
Graceland University MSN - Nurse Educator; RN - BSN
Grantham University MS. Nursing - Case Management; MS. Nursing - Nursing Education; MS. Nursing - Nursing Informatics; MS. Nursing - Nursing Mgmt & Org Leadership; RN to MSN Option
Herzing University MS - Nursing Education
Indiana State University LPN to BSN - Nursing
Kaplan University MS - Nurse Administrator; MS - Nurse Educator; MS - Nursing; MSN - Informatics; RN to BS - Nursing; RN to MSN in Nursing
Kent State University RN to BSN
Lewis University MSN - Nursing Administration; MSN - Nursing Education
Liberty University Online BS - Nursing; MS - Nursing - Acute Care
Loyola University New Orleans Online MSN - Bridge Program; MSN - Health Care Systems Management
Miller-Motte College Online B.S. in Nursing (RN to BSN)
National American University RN-to-BSN
Norwich University MSN - Nursing Administration; MSN - Nursing Educator
Philadelphia University M.S. - Midwifery
Post University Online BS - Management for Registered Nurses
Rasmussen College RN to BSN
Sacred Heart University MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader; MSN - Nursing Education; MSN - Patient Care Svcs Admin; RN to BSN; RN to MSN - CNL; RN to MSN - NE; RN to MSN - PCSA
Saint Xavier University MS - Nursing - Clinical Leadership; MSN - Executive Leadership
South University MS - Adult Health Nurse; MS - Nursing; RN to BSN - Bachelor Degree Completion; RN-MSN; RN-MSN - Adult Health Nurse; RN-MSN - Nurse Educator
University of Phoenix MS - Nursing; MSN - Healthcare Education; MSN - Informatics; MSN - Master of Health Administration; MSN/MBA - Health Care Management; PhD - Philosophy in Nursing; RN to BS - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh MS Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Saint Mary RN to BSN
Utica College RN to BS in Nursing
Vanderbilt University MSN - Health Systems Mgmt
Walden University BS Nursing; BSN MSN - Education; BSN MSN - Genearl Track; BSN MSN - Informatics; BSN MSN - Leadership/Management; RN MSN - Education; RN MSN - General Track; RN MSN - Informatics; RN MSN - Leadership/Management
Western Governors University BS - Nursing; MSN - Education; MSN - Education (RN to MSN); MSN - Leadership & Management (RN to MSN); MSN - Leadership and Management