Nursing Schools in Washington DC
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Nursing schools in Washington DC have been acutely affected by the nursing faculty shortage resulting in hundreds of nursing school applicants being turned away each year due to lack of clinical training space, educators and classroom space. For those registered nurses seeking an advanced education nursing, online nursing programs in Washington DC have become a popular avenue. Why? Online nursing programs do not waitlist qualified applicants for their RN to BSN, RN to MSN or MSN programs. A registered nurse can complete an advanced degree in a reasonable amount of time without dealing with the nursing faculty shortage and related issues at Washington DC nursing schools. The cost per credit is similar to other District of Columbia nursing schools and the nursing schools featured on this site are CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) accredited.
The University of Phoenix has been actively graduating nurses with advanced degrees to the DC nursing work force over the last few years. “I completed my RN to BSN online in just under 2 years at the University of Phoenix. I have a friend that had been waitlisted when I first applied to the University of Phoenix and I ended up getting a year of courses done before she was even accepted to the [nursing program] she had applied to.” Cindy H., a recent UOP RN to BSN graduate in the Washington DC area.
Washington DC Nursing Job Outlook and Salary Information
The District of Columbia has a severe nursing shortage and the future does not look bright if more is not done to find solutions. What this means is that for new or current nurses, your job is secure and you can anticipate a promising career with abundant career advancement opportunities. It is a great time to become a nurse or advance your career with and advanced degree.
According to indeed.com, the average annual salary for registered nurse job postings in the District of Columbia, as of 5/3/07, was $83,000 (includes all specialty listings). According to salary.com, the median annual salary for a registered nurse in Washington DC is $63,069. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2004, the average annual salary for an RN was $58,330 in the District of Columbia. These wages will vary depending on experience, education, location and specialty.
Featured Online Nursing Schools in Washington DC
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University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). All programs are online and designed with the busy, working registered nurse in mind. Request free information from University of Phoenix to learn more.
Walden University School of Nursing
Request information from Walden University to learn more about their online M.S. degree programs in Nursing. Areas of specialization include Nursing Education, Informatics, or Leadership & Management.
Kaplan University School of Nursing
Kaplan offers an accredited, online R.N.-to-B.S.N. degree completion program and two Masters in Nursing specialty programs. Request free information from the Kaplan University School of Nursing to learn more.
Liberty University - Distance Learning
Liberty University offers an accredited, online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) and an online MSN program. Learn more about Liberty University below.
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Featured Campus Based Nursing Schools
University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix offers accredited nursing degree programs at campuses nationwide. Request free information from University of Phoenix School to learn more about the programs at a campus near you
Everest College
Everest College offers career-focused training in the field of healthcare. Day and evening classes are available and curriculum is designed to meet the needs of potential employers. Everest College has the expert faculty and quality training programs necessary for its students to be successful.
Walden University - Campus Programs
Request information from Walden University to learn more about their campus based M.S. degree programs in Nursing. Areas of specialization include Nursing Education, Informatics, or Leadership & Management.
