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Chyanna
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What's the best school for nursing?
I would like good schools in MN but I also don't mind if it's anywhere else.
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Aisha Taylor
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#1: Duke University
Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) has been recognized as a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing six times. It's one of the top-ranked nursing schools in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report. DUSON was the first in North Carolina to offer a doctorate in nursing practice. Every year, Duke graduates 120-150 students from its accelerated nursing program, with a remarkable 98% of these students passing their NCLEX exam on their first try over the past ten years.
#2: Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is a top-tier institution, ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report. The school has been honored as a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing three times in a row. It educates a diverse group of 1,200 nursing students, both full-time and part-time. The university recently transitioned to a direct entry MSN program, with the first five graduating classes achieving a 95% pass rate on their NCLEX exams.
#3: New York University
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing's adult-gerontology nurse practitioner programs are consistently ranked among the nation's top ten by U.S. News & World Report. The college has twice been designated a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing. Each year, more than 400 students graduate from the BSN program, with an 87% first-time NCLEX pass rate over the past decade.
#4: University of California, San Francisco
The UCSF School of Nursing has received more research funding from the National Institutes of Health than any other nursing school over the past decade. The university offers a wide range of programs, including a master's entry program in nursing that has seen its graduates achieve a 94% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination over the past ten years.
#5: University of Pennsylvania
Penn Nursing is renowned for its MSN degree, which is consistently ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The school has received the most NIH research funding of any nursing school in the country over the past five years. Graduates of Penn's prelicensure BSN program have an average 93% first-time NCLEX pass rate over the past decade.
#6: Emory University
The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University is home to around 600 students enrolled in various nursing programs. The university is consistently ranked among the top ten graduate nursing schools by U.S. News & World Report. Emory graduates about 200 BSN students annually, with a 92% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam over the past decade.
#7: Indiana University School of Nursing
Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON) holds the distinction of being the first college in the National League for Nursing's history to hold two simultaneous Center of Excellence designations. The school receives over $2.5 million annually in NIH funding for its nursing research. Nearly 40% of Indiana's professional nurses with baccalaureate degrees are IUSON graduates.
#8: University of Washington
The University of Washington School of Nursing has been a top-rated nursing school by U.S. News & World Report for twenty years. The university offers a wide range of nursing degrees and has a strong 93% first-try NCLEX pass rate over the past decade.
#9: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The UNC School of Nursing was the first in the state to offer a four-year BSN, an MSN degree, a nurse practitioner program, and a doctorate in nursing. The school consistently ranks among the top ten in the nation. Its traditional BSN program graduates about 175 students annually, with a 96% first-try NCLEX pass rate over the past decade.
10: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
The LSU Health School of Nursing is recognized as a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing. The university's prelicensure BSN students have averaged a 97% NCLEX pass rate over the past decade. At the graduate level, LSU Health offers a variety of MSN specializations, an impressive 11 distinct DNP concentrations, and a unique Doctor of Nursing Science degree program.
Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) has been recognized as a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing six times. It's one of the top-ranked nursing schools in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report. DUSON was the first in North Carolina to offer a doctorate in nursing practice. Every year, Duke graduates 120-150 students from its accelerated nursing program, with a remarkable 98% of these students passing their NCLEX exam on their first try over the past ten years.
#2: Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is a top-tier institution, ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report. The school has been honored as a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing three times in a row. It educates a diverse group of 1,200 nursing students, both full-time and part-time. The university recently transitioned to a direct entry MSN program, with the first five graduating classes achieving a 95% pass rate on their NCLEX exams.
#3: New York University
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing's adult-gerontology nurse practitioner programs are consistently ranked among the nation's top ten by U.S. News & World Report. The college has twice been designated a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing. Each year, more than 400 students graduate from the BSN program, with an 87% first-time NCLEX pass rate over the past decade.
#4: University of California, San Francisco
The UCSF School of Nursing has received more research funding from the National Institutes of Health than any other nursing school over the past decade. The university offers a wide range of programs, including a master's entry program in nursing that has seen its graduates achieve a 94% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination over the past ten years.
#5: University of Pennsylvania
Penn Nursing is renowned for its MSN degree, which is consistently ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The school has received the most NIH research funding of any nursing school in the country over the past five years. Graduates of Penn's prelicensure BSN program have an average 93% first-time NCLEX pass rate over the past decade.
#6: Emory University
The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University is home to around 600 students enrolled in various nursing programs. The university is consistently ranked among the top ten graduate nursing schools by U.S. News & World Report. Emory graduates about 200 BSN students annually, with a 92% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam over the past decade.
#7: Indiana University School of Nursing
Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON) holds the distinction of being the first college in the National League for Nursing's history to hold two simultaneous Center of Excellence designations. The school receives over $2.5 million annually in NIH funding for its nursing research. Nearly 40% of Indiana's professional nurses with baccalaureate degrees are IUSON graduates.
#8: University of Washington
The University of Washington School of Nursing has been a top-rated nursing school by U.S. News & World Report for twenty years. The university offers a wide range of nursing degrees and has a strong 93% first-try NCLEX pass rate over the past decade.
#9: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The UNC School of Nursing was the first in the state to offer a four-year BSN, an MSN degree, a nurse practitioner program, and a doctorate in nursing. The school consistently ranks among the top ten in the nation. Its traditional BSN program graduates about 175 students annually, with a 96% first-try NCLEX pass rate over the past decade.
10: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
The LSU Health School of Nursing is recognized as a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing. The university's prelicensure BSN students have averaged a 97% NCLEX pass rate over the past decade. At the graduate level, LSU Health offers a variety of MSN specializations, an impressive 11 distinct DNP concentrations, and a unique Doctor of Nursing Science degree program.
Thank you so much!
Chyanna
Aimee Kneip
Work in a hospital laboratory, teach at a college
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Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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Aimee’s Answer
I don't know where in Minnesota you're looking but I believe the nursing program at St. John's and St. Benedicts college is well regarded.
I know St. Cloud State University has a nursing program. I'm sure the university of Minnesota does as well.
I can't speak to any of them to say which is the best.
I know St. Cloud State University has a nursing program. I'm sure the university of Minnesota does as well.
I can't speak to any of them to say which is the best.
Thank you, this is really helpful.
Chyanna
Amy Steinbeck
Registered Nurse
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Davenport, Florida
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Amy’s Answer
I embarked on my educational journey at a private 4 year institution, where I completed my pre-requisites. I then moved on to my core nursing courses at a Diploma School. Although such schools are not plentiful these days, I found immense value in attending one. The Diploma School provided me with ample hands-on clinical experience before graduation, smoothing my transition into the professional world.
Once I graduated, I started working at a hospital, juggling three 12-hour shifts per week. Despite the demanding schedule, I found it quite manageable to complete my BSN on my off days, returning to the same private 4 year institution where I had begun my journey.
I strongly recommend that you explore various nursing schools and their unique programs to discover the one that best aligns with your needs. Wishing you the best of luck as you embark on your own journey in nursing education and career. Stay positive and keep striving for success!
Once I graduated, I started working at a hospital, juggling three 12-hour shifts per week. Despite the demanding schedule, I found it quite manageable to complete my BSN on my off days, returning to the same private 4 year institution where I had begun my journey.
I strongly recommend that you explore various nursing schools and their unique programs to discover the one that best aligns with your needs. Wishing you the best of luck as you embark on your own journey in nursing education and career. Stay positive and keep striving for success!
Thank you for taking the time to help.
Chyanna