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Online Bachelor Degree in Nursing

An online Bachelor degree in nursing may enable individuals to qualify for various careers in the nursing field. Registered nurses (RN) commonly hold a Bachelor degree in nursing. An online Bachelor degree in nursing may provide a licensed practical nurse, licensed vocational nurse, nurse assistant, or other related entry level position with the credential, education, and training that they need to advance in order to attain a position as a registered nurse. Registered nurses with this degree may choose to specialize in a particular area of health care (i.e. geriatric nurse) or continue their education in order to advance in their careers to supervisory, management, or administration positions. Registered nurses who continue their education and achieve a degree in nursing education may choose to become a nurse educator and train new nurses in health care facilities.

Online Nursing Bachelor Degree

Common careers for individuals who achieve an online nursing Bachelor degree may include registered nurse, specialized nurse, or other related position. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the number of nursing jobs to grow by 23% by 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. As the elderly population grows with the aging of the baby boomers, the demand for health care services and workers will increase.

Coursework in programs for an online nursing Bachelor degree may vary depending on the institution. However, some common courses to expect include information on anatomy and physiology, chemistry, nutrition, biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, adult and family care, statistics, health assessment, pathophysiology, concepts of disease process, and others.

Online Colleges Offering Nursing Degrees

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University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .
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The University of Saint Mary Online is accreditated by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
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UMassOnline is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
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 Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, one of the six regional agencies that accredit U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level. The associate and bachelor's degree programs in nursing at the Columbus and St. Louis campuses are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The bachelor's degree program in nursing at the Addison, Columbus, Phoenix and St. Louis campuses is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Accreditation provides assurance to the public and to prospective students that standards of quality have been met. Program availability varies by location.
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Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Fort Hays State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Indiana State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Northeastern University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education; The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
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Nova Southeastern University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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University of Delaware is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
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Kent State University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; 800-621-7440) and The College of Nursing is accredited by The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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In the fall of 2005, the school gained accreditation status with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
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Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.
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Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) to award certificates and degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.
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