Nursing Schools in Delaware - DE
Your directory for Delaware Nursing Schools and Health Care Degrees.
Delaware has been no stranger to the nursing shortage plaguing the country. Nursing schools in Delaware have been working with state and federal agencies to compensate for the shortage by different funding mechanisms but the fact remains that there are not enough nurses being graduated from the nursing schools in Delaware. The lack of nursing school faculty at the Delaware nursing schools has been pinpointed as one of the primary reasons for the nursing shortage. Because of this a large number of Delaware nursing school applicants were turned away last year, adding to the dire situation.
We are focused on alleviating the impact of the nursing shortage and the shortage of nursing schools faculty. We offer online as well as onsite nursing schools that are fully accredited by the CCNE. Our online nursing schools have no waitlist and their nursing programs can be completed at an accelerated rate if so desired. Online and onsite nursing schools offer LPN to BSN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN and MSN programs with a variety of focuses including nurse educator. So whether you reside in Wilmington, Newark, Dover or another city in Deleware, we have a nursing program to fit your needs.
If any of these programs fit your needs and completing your nursing degree program in a reasonable amount of time sounds appealing, please invest some time in researching the University of Phoenix School of Nursing, Walden School of Nursing or the Kaplan School of Nursing. Request free information from these schools to learn more about how they can advance your career.
Delaware Nursing Job Outlook and Salary
The nursing shortage in Delaware is evidence that there will be plenty of open positions in all fields of nursing. The future looks promising for nursing careers as well in Delaware. Many hospitals are offering flexible schedules, higher wages and some are even offering loan repayment options for new nurses. This is a great time to become a nurse or advance your nursing career.
Salary.com reports that the median staff nurse salary is $62,399 annually, well above the national average. Additionally, according to 2004 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses earned an average of $52,330 per year. The middle 50 percent averaged between $43,370 and $63,360. The bottom 10 percent earned under $37,300, while the top 10 percent made more than $74,760
Featured Online Nursing Schools in Delaware
In a hurry? Click here to request free, no obligation information from all of our featured schools. We recommend requesting free information from each of the online nursing programs as well as each health care degree program. Compare each school and find the program that is right for you.

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The RN to BSN curriculum is designed to enhance the knowlege and skills of an RN. The MSN programs are meant for those nurses who want to pursue more advanced positions in today's challenging health care environment. Request free information University of Phoenix today.
Walden University School of Nursing
Walden University's M.S. degree programs in Nursing include different areas of specialization. You may choose to specialize in Education, Informatics or Leadership & Management. Request free information from Walden University to learn more.

Kaplan University
Kaplan University's offers a number of accredited, online programs including an RN-to-BSN degree completion program, Masters in Nursing, and nursing certificates (fornsic nursing, legal nurse consulting, case management, etc) Request free information from the Kaplan University School of Nursing.
- RN to BSN
- MS in Nursing / Nurse Administrator
- MS in Nursing / Nurse Educator
- Nursing Certificate Programs

Deleware Board of Nursing Approved Associate's and Bachelor's Degree Nursing Programs
BEEBE SCHOOL OF NURSING 424 Savannah Road Leewes, DE 19958 |
DELEWARE STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Nursing Box 215 Dover, DE 19901 Indiana |
DELEWARE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Owens Campus PO Box 610 Georgetown, DE 19447 |
DELEWARE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Stanton Campus 400 Christiana Stanton Road Newark, DE 19702 |
DELEWARE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Terry Campus 100 Campus Drive Dover, DE 19804 |
UNIVERISTY OF DELEWARE College of Health Sciences
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WESLEY COLLEGE Department of Nursing Dover, DE 19901 |

