Top Nursing Schools: Campus Based Indiana through Pennsylvania

Brown Mackie College

The LPN programs offered at the Brown Mackie Colleges in Indiana are accredited by the Indiana State Board of Nursing and offered in South Bend and Fort Wayne.

Programs Offered: Diploma – Practical Nursing

Marian University

The BSN nursing programs is approved by the Indiana State Board of Nursing.

Programs Offered: BSN

Kaplan College – Indianapolis

The LPN program offered by Kaplan College is approved by the Indiana State Board of Nursing. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensing exam.

Programs Offered: Practical Nursing

Kaplan College – Indianapolis,
7302 Woodland Drive,
Indianapolis, IN 46278

MedTech College – Fort Wayne and Greenwood

The LPN programs offered by MedTech College are approved by the Indiana State Board of Nursing. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensing exam.

Programs Offered: Practical Nursing

MEDTECH COLLEGE,
6612 E. 75th Street,
Suite 500,
Indianapolis, IN 46250

Baker University School of Nursing

The BSN program is offered at Baker University’s campus in Baldwin City/Topeka, KS. The BSN program is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.

Programs Offered: Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing – BSN

Brown Mackie College

The LPN program offered at Brown Mackie College in Salina, KS is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. Brown Mackie College also offers an Associate’s in Nursing approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing at the Salina Campus.

Programs Offered: Certificate – Practical Nursing, Associate’s – Nursing

National American University

National American University is located in Kansas City, MO. An Associate’s in Nursing is offered at this campus location. The program is approved by the Missouri Board of Nursing.

ATA Career College

The LPN program is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

Programs Offered: LPN – Certificate

Beckfield College

The LPN program is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

Programs Offered: LPN – Diploma

Frontier Nursing University – Distance Education

The Frontier Nursing University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of College and Schools. They offer online MSN Programs with post masters certificates in the following areas: Certified Nurse Midwifery (accredited by ACME), Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner (accredited by the NLNAC). FSMFN also offers an online DNP program accredited by the AACN.

Programs Offered: Online ADN – MSN (Tracks: Nurse Midwifery) , Online MSN – (Tracks: Nurse Midwifery), DNP (Online)

Spencerian College

The LPN/LVN programs is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

Programs Offered: LPN, LPN-ADN

Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

The BSN and Master’s nursing are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The baccalaureate and master’s nursing programs are approved by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses. The baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs are endorsed by the Maryland State Board for Higher Education.

Programs Offered: BSN, Accelerated BS, RN to BS, MSN – (Tracks: Nurse Practitioner Option – Adult, Family, or Pediatric Primary Care, Adult Acute/Critical Care | Management of Care Option – Health Systems Management, Health Systems Management: Emergency Preparedness/Disaster Response, MSN/MBA, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nurse Specialist – Forensic Nursing, Women’s Health Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse-Midwifery in collaboration with Shenandoah University Division of Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist/Health Systems Management, Public Health Nursing), MSN/MPH with the Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health – (Tracks: Public Health Nursing, Nurse Practitioner with a Public Health Nursing Focus – Adult Acute/Critical Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner with a Public Health Nursing Focus), MSN/PhD, PhD, DNP

Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing,
525 N. Wolfe Street,
Baltimore, MD 21205-2110

University of Michigan Flint – Department of Health Sciences and Administration

The University of Michigan – Flint offers an MS – Anesthesia Program for nurses with a BSN and a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, MSN – (Specializations: Nursing Informatics, MSN/MBA, MSN/MBA – Health Care Management, MSN/Health Care Administration), Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Health Care Administration Degrees

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

National American University

This Pre-Licensure BSN program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and qualifies graduates to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam.

Programs Offered: Nursing BSN

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, MSN – (Specializations: Nursing Informatics, MSN/MBA, MSN/MBA – Health Care Management, MSN/Health Care Administration), Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Health Care Administration Degrees

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

National American University

National American University is located in Kansas City, MO. An Associate’s in Nursing is offered at this campus location. The program is approved by the Missouri Board of Nursing.

University of Missouri – Kansas City – School of Nursing

UMKC School of Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Programs Offered Online: Pre-Licensure BSN, RN to BSN (online), MSN – [Tracks: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (online), Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (online), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (online), Nurse Educator (online)], Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

Creighton University School of Nursing

Located in Omaha, NE, Creighton University School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The accelerated second degree BSN program is began over thirty years ago and is one of the oldest of its kind in the United States.

Programs Offered: BSN, Part-Time BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, Part-Time MSN, RN to MSN, MSN – (APRN Tracks: Adult Acute Care and Adult NP, Family Nurse NP, Neonatal NP, Acute Care Pediatric NP, Behavioral Health NP, Public/Global Health Nurse, CNS, CNL), Post-Master’s, DNP

Kaplan University

Programs Offered: Diploma – Practical Nursing (LPN)

*all LPN programs are approved by the Nebraska Board of Nursing

Touro University School of Nursing

The School of Nursing holds full approval status granted by the Nevada State Board of Nursing. Enrollment is July, November, or March each year. On campus intensives are required with this program, though the majority of the program is conducted via online learning.

Programs Offered: DNP (Much of the content is delivered online.) , Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), RN to BSN, BSN – MSN, Entry-Level Master’s Program

Touro University Nevada School of Nursing, 874 American Pacific Drive, Henderson, NV 89014

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, MSN – (Specializations: Nursing Informatics, MSN/MBA, MSN/MBA – Health Care Management, MSN/Health Care Administration), Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Health Care Administration Degrees

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Salter School of Nursing & Allied Health

Formerly known as Health Care Training Associates, the Salter School of Nursing & Allied Health LPN program in Manchester, NH is approved by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN for licensure. Learn more about this program and the school today.

Programs Offered: Diploma | Licensed Practical Nurse

Salter School of Nursing & Allied Health,
60 Rogers Street,
Manchester, NH 03103

College of Saint Elizabeth – Department of Nursing

The College of Saint Elizabeth is located in Morristown, New Jersey. The Department of Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, MSN – (Specialization: Nursing Education), Master of Science in Health Care Management

Felician College

The Felician College BSN entry to nursing program is Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited and approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.

Programs Offered: BSN, BSN Fast Track, RN to BSN

The HoHoKus School at Bergen Regional Medical Center

The The HoHoKus School at Bergen Regional Medical Center Nurse Aide training is approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS).

Lincoln Technical Institute

Lincoln Tech offers a Practical Nursing Diploma program for those interested in pursuing a career in nursing. Upon graduation you will be eligible to sit for the practical nursing licensing examination.

Monmouth University – Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies

Monmouth University offers a Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Forensic Nursing Online. The Monmouth University – Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Programs Offered: Certificate – Forensic Nursing (Online)

Seton Hall University – College of Nursing

Programs Offered: BSN, BSN Second Degree, RN-to-BSN, RN-to-MSN Bridge, Master’s, MSN – (Tracks: Health Systems Administration, Case Management & Health Systems Administration, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, School Nursing, and Master of Arts in Nursing Education, Clinical Nurse Leader), Joint MSN/MBA, Graduate Certificates – (School Nurse, Nursing Case Management, Nursing Administration), PhD in Nursing

400 South Orange Avenue,
South Orange, NJ 07079

Vista College – Las Cruces

The Vista College LPN program is approved by the New Mexico Board of Nursing and qualifies graduates to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam. Learn more about this program by contacting Vista College today.

Programs Offered: Certificate | LPN

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, MSN – (Specializations: Nursing Informatics, MSN/MBA, MSN/MBA – Health Care Management, MSN/Health Care Administration), Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Health Care Administration Degrees

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Binghamton University – SUNY Decker School of Nursing

Located in Binghamton, NY, the Binghamton University – SUNY Decker School of Nursing undergraduate and graduate nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Programs Offered: BSN, Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN, MSN – (Tracks: Nurse Educator, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Practitioner – Community Health Nursing, Family Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Programs , Clinical Nurse Specialist – Same specialization options as the NP), Post-Master’s Certificate, PhD

Columbia University School of Nursing – New York

All Nursing programs offered at the Columbia University School of Nursing are accredited by the Collegiate Commission of Nursing Education (CCNE) and the New York State Education Department.

Programs Offered: BSN, Accelerated BS/MS, MSN – (Specializations: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, Nurse Midwifery, Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner), University Statutory Certificate for Nurses with an NP and a Master’s who want additional specialization, MS Completion, MSN/MBA, MSN/MPH, DNP, PhD

University at Buffalo School of Nursing

The Baccalaureate nursing programs and the Master’s nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Programs Offered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing – BS, Second Degree Accelerated BS, MS – (MSN Tracks: Adult/Medical-Surgical CNS, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Maternal and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist), Post-Master’s Certificates – (Tracks: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Maternal and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing

University at Buffalo School of Nursing,
1040 Kimball Tower,
State University of New York at Buffalo,
Buffalo, NY 14214-3079

University of Rochester School of Nursing

The Baccalaureate nursing programs and the Master’s nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Programs Offered: Part-Time BSN, Accelerated BSN (for Second Degree Students), Part-Time MSN, Accelerated MSN (for Second Degree students), RN to MSN, MSN – (Tracks: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Care of Children and Families (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner), Care of Children and Families (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialization), Care of Children and Families (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Neonatal Nurse Practitioner), Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Adult/Family), PhD, DNP

University of Rochester School of Nursing, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box SON, Rochester, NY 14642

Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing

The BSN and MSN programs are approved by the Ohio State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The Nurse Anesthesia program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs (COA) and the Nurse Midwifery program is accredited by the ACNM Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education.

Programs Offered: BSN, RN to BSN, Direct Entry MSN, RN to MSN, Part-Time MSN, MSN – (Specializations: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) w/ Subspecialty: Flight Nursing or Subspecialty: Cardiovascular Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner w/ Subspecialty: Cardiovascular Nursing or Subspecialty: Infection Control or Subspecialty: Gerontology, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) w/ Subspecialty: Cardiovascular Nursing, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) w/ Subspecialty: Cardiovascular Nursing or Subspecialty: Gerontology, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)), MSN Joint Degrees – Master of Science in Nursing/Master Business Administration, Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Arts in Anthropology, Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Arts in Bioethics, Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Public Health, DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, Post-Master’s Certificates

Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing,
10900 Euclid Avenue,
Cleveland, OH 44106-4904

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing in Columbus, OH offers a BSN program for new students interested in becoming a Registered Nurse. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX exam. This program is approved by the Ohio State Board of Nursing and is accepting new nursing student applications. The BSN program in Columbus, OH is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Get started by requesting info today!

Programs Offered: BSN – Columbus, OH

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, MSN – (Specializations: Nursing Informatics, MSN/MBA, MSN/MBA – Health Care Management, MSN/Health Care Administration), Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Health Care Administration Degrees

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Oklahoma City University Kramer School of Nursing

Oklahoma City University Kramer School of Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

Programs Offered: Traditional BSN, Part-Time BSN, Second Degree BSN, Accelerated Second Degree BSN, Accelerated RN to BSN, RN to BSN, MSN – (Tracks: Nursing Administration, Nurse Educator), Joint MSN/MBA, PhD in Nursing, DNP

Oklahoma City University Kramer School of Nursing 2501 North Blackwelder Oklahoma City, OK 73106-1498

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, MSN – (Specializations: Nursing Informatics, MSN/MBA, MSN/MBA – Health Care Management, MSN/Health Care Administration), Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Health Care Administration Degrees

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Oregon Health & Science University – School of Nursing

The Oregon Health & Science University – School of Nursing BSN program is approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. The School of Nursing undergraduate and master programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

Programs Offered: Bachelor of Science with a Major in Nursing, Accelerated BS with a major in Nursing, RN to BSN, Accelerated BS to MSN, Part-Time MSN, MSN – (Tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, Nursing Education (offered as a Post Master’s Certificate only), Nursing Education with an emphasis in Community Health Nursing, Nursing Education with an emphasis in Gerontological Nursing, Nurse-Midwifery, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), Post-Master’s Certificates – (Tracks: same as MSN w/ addition of gerontology and nursing education

Oregon Health & Science University – School of Nursing, 3455 SW US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, OR 97239

Pioneer Pacific College

The Practical Nursing programs are approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Pioneer Pacific College is accepting applicants to the programs now.

Programs Offered: Diploma – Practical Nursing

University of Portland – School of Nursing

University of Portland – School of Nursing BSN program is approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. The University of Portland School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and is approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

Programs Offered: BSN, MS – AEM UP (Alternate Entry master’s at UP – for students with a non-nursing degree – these students earn an MS clinical nurse leader specialty), MS degree in nursing – clinical nurse leader specialty, RN-MS – (for people with associate degree and have an RN – clinical nurse specialty), Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) – family nurse practitioner specialty

University of Portland School of Nursing, 5000 North Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR 97203

Gwynedd Mercy College

The Gwynedd Mercy College School of Nursing holds full accreditation by The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Programs Offered: BSN

Gwynedd Mercy College – Fort Washington,
1325 Sumneytown Pike,
Fort Washington, PA 19437

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

The Baccalaureate nursing programs and the Master’s nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Programs Offered: Accelerated BSN – Second Degree, Accelerated BSN/MSN Direct Entry, MSN – (Tracks: Adult Acute Care NP, Adult Health NP, Adult Health NP and Gerontology NP Program, Adult NP: Advanced Practice Oncology NP, Family Health NP, Gerontology NP, Neonatal NP, Pediatric NP, Pediatric Acute/Chronic NP, Pediatric Critical Care NP, Psychiatric Mental Health NP, Primary Care Family NP, Health Leadership Master’s, Nursing and Health Care Administration, Nurse Anesthesia Program, Nurse Midwifery Program, Post-Masters Certificate in Sleep, Psychiatric Mental Health CNS Program), MSN/PhD, PhD

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing,
418 Curie Boulevard,
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6020

Villanova University College of Nursing

The bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs offered by Villanova University are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the State Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Graduates of the BSN program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.

Programs Offered: BSN, Adult Learners, Second Degree BSN, BSN/MSN Gateway for RNs, MSN – (Concentrations: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Health Care Administration, Nursing Education, Nurse Anesthetist), Post-Master’s Certificates – (Concentrations: Same as MSN except for Health Care Administration), PhD

Villanova University College of Nursing, 800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085