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