Nursing Schools in Maryland - MD
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Nursing programs in Maryland are struggling to graduate enough nurses with baccalaureate degrees in nursing to meet the demand of Maryland hospitals and health care agencies seeking registered nurses with their BSN. Maryland nursing schools just don’t have the nursing faculty to keep up with the demand for nurses and are actually turning away hundreds of qualified applicants each year.
The CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) accredited online nursing schools featured on this site aim to aid in alleviating the struggle Maryland is experiencing with this nursing shortage. Online nursing programs do not have the classroom space issue or the lack of nursing faculty that one finds at a campus based nursing school. The cost per credit at an online nursing school is competitive with that of the Maryland nursing school campuses.
The featured online nursing schools offer programs for registered nurses including LPN to BSN, RN to BSN and a variety of MSN programs including a nurse educator certificate for those with a Master’s degree or currently pursuing a Master’s degree in nursing.
Maryland Nursing Job Outlook and Salary Information
The job outlook for nurses in Maryland is fantastic. There are many state and federal initiatives aimed at alleviating the nursing shortage in Maryland, but the projected outcomes are that there will continue to be a shortage of nurses in Maryland. This means that there will be many opportunities for new and veteran nurses, especially those with an advanced education working in specialty areas. In 2001 Maryland hospitals paid staff nurses an average of $34 per hour. Salary.com reports that the median annual salary for a registered staff nurse is $60,938.
Featured Online Nursing Schools in Maryland
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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 built upon a foundation of biological, physical, and social sciences which contribute to the science of nursing. The Master of Science in Nursing program blends nursing theory with advanced practice concepts necessary to successfully work within the structure, culture, and mission of any size health care organization or educational setting. Request free information from University of Phoenix.
Walden University School of Nursing - Online
Graduates of the Walden Nursing programs have the knowledge and skills to be leaders in the profession and contribute to positive social change in Maryland and throughout the world. Specializations include leadership and management, informatics, and education. Request free information from Walden University to learn more.
Kaplan University School of Nursing
Kaplan University's offers an accredited online R.N.-to-B.S.N. degree completion program, a forensic nurse consultant certificate, a legal nurse consultant certificate and two top tier MSN programs in Maryland. Request free information from the Kaplan University School of Nursing.
- RN to BSN
- MS in Nursing / Nurse Administrator
- MS in Nursing / Nurse Educator
- Nursing Continuing Education
Liberty University - Nursing
Liberty University's RN to BSN Online Program is CCNE accredited and the University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. This program is enrolling now. Request information today!
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Featured Campus Based Nursing Schools
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
University of Phoenix offers programs at campuses throughout the state of Maryland including campuses in the cities of Aberdeen, Greenbelt, Columbia, Rockville, and Timonium. Request free information from University of Phoenix to learn more.
Walden University School of Nursing - On Campus
Areas of specialization include Informatics, Education, and Leadership and Management.
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Programs Approved by the Maryland State Board of Nursing
ALLEGANY COLLEGE OF MARYLAND (301) 784-5568 |
Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, Maryland 21012 (410) 777-1310 |
Baltimore City Community College 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21215 (410) 462-8315 |
Carroll Community College 410-386-8231 |
| Cecil Community College One Seahawk Drive North East, Maryland 21901 410-287-6060 ext. 333 |
College of Southern Maryland (301) 934-7534 |
Chesapeake College/MGW Nursing Program 410-770-3511 |
THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY- Catonsville: Admissions Office 800 S. Rolling Road Catonsville, Maryland 21228 (410) 455-6991 |
| THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTYEssex: Office of Selective Admissions CCBC, Essex Campus 7201 Rossville Boulevard 410-780-6363 |
Frederick Community College (301) 846-2652 |
Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown, Maryland 21742 (301) 790-2800, ext. 276 |
Harford Community College 401 Thomas Run Road Bel Air, Maryland 21014 (410) 836-4438 (410) 879-8920 x438 |
| Howard Community College Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, Maryland 21044 (410) 772-4856 |
Montgomery College (301) 650-1501 |
Prince George’s Community College (301) 322-0801 |
Wor-Wic Community College Nursing Department 32000 Campus Drive Salisbury, Maryland 21804 (410) 572-8700 |
Baccalaureate Degree Programs (BSN) Approved by the Maryland State Board of Nursing
Bowie State University (301) 860-3202 |
Columbia Union College (301) 891-4144 |
Coppin State University 2500 W. North Avenue Baltimore , Maryland 21216 (410) 951-3600 |
School of Nursing 525 N. Wolfe Street Baltimore, Maryland 21205 (410) 955-7548 |
Salisbury University (410) 542-6161 |
College of Health Professions (410) 704-4170 |
University of Maryland at Baltimore (410) 706-7347 |
Villa Julie College Greenspring Valley Road Stevenson, Maryland 21153 (410) 486-7001 |
