An online Masters degree in nursing may enable individuals to qualify for various careers in the nursing field. These careers may include registered nurse; specialized nurse (i.e. ambulatory care nurse, critical care nurse, etc.); high level positions such as supervisory, management, or administration positions related to nursing; medical research related positions; and others.

All Colleges offering Masters Degree in Nursing

It should be noted that any type of degree in fields related to health care is beneficial as seven of the United States? Bureau Labor Statistics? ?Twenty Fastest Growing Jobs? are relevant to the health care career field. Health care professions are in particularly high demand due to a growing elderly population and a growing number of people in need of medical services.

Online Masters of Science in Nursing

Common careers for individuals who hold an online nursing Masters degree may include registered nurse; specialized nurse (i.e. ambulatory care nurse, critical care nurse, etc.); high level positions such as supervisory, management, or administration positions related to nursing; medical research related positions; and others. An online nursing Masters degree may offer greater opportunities for advancement in nursing careers.

Coursework in programs for an online Masters degree in nursing may vary depending on the institution. However, some common courses to expect include information on ethical and legal issues in clinical practice, theoretical foundation of nursing practice, nursing research, nursing in health care systems, community-based nursing, clinical practicum, curriculum development and evaluation in nursing, advanced health assessment, current health care issues, health care principles and methods, nursing management, marketing, health care epidemiology and infection control, leadership and ethics, and others.

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Nursing

RN to MSN

Online Colleges Offering Nursing Degrees

University of Phoenix - Online Campus

Accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Western Governors University

Accreditation

Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU's "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Northern Arizona University(NAU)

Accreditation

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

UMassOnline

Accreditation

UMassOnline is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Accreditation
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.

Drexel University

Accreditation

Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Fort Hays State University

Accreditation

Fort Hays State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

George Washington University

Accreditation

George Washington University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Graceland University

Accreditation

Graceland University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Northeastern University

Accreditation

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).