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

ONLINE PROGRAMS WITHOUT WAITING LISTS

Drexel University

Drexel University offers accredited online nursing degree programs, the same high quality on-campus degrees, in an easy and convenient format. Designed for the professional who wants to complete their education without compromising quality for convenience.
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Liberty University

Liberty has become the world's largest evangelical university and has never lost sight of its mission - to equip men and women with a Christ-centered education to impact their world and workplace. Liberty is the World's Largest Christian University.

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Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University is a regionally accredited Catholic institution in Fairfield, Connecticut, dedicated to preparing students for meaningful, rewarding, and thriving careers.

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Walden University

Walden U. is for the working professional who desires an advanced degree while maintaining career & personal commitments. Walden's flexible, student-centered education allows you to earn a master's or Ph.D. from the convenience of your home or workplace.

request BS Nursing information   |   BSN to MSN   |  RN to MSN

 

Indiana State University

Indiana State University has partnered with The College Network to offer two dynamic new programs that enable LPNs and RNs to complete all upper-level nursing courses and earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing entirely online.

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