Nursing schools in the United States have a wide variety of offerings for international students. Do you know which are the best institutions to study this career? Here we bring you all the information in brief.
1. Northeastern University (Massachusetts):
Ranked as one of the top 80 universities in the United States, Northeastern University stands out for having a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs (more than 350), including the Accelerated Nursing (BSN) program:
Advantage:
- Its Accelerated Nursing Program (ANP) is focused on those who have an urge to practice as soon as possible.
- It allows students to complete the ANP program in just two years.
2. Madonna University (Detroit):
This international school has an attractive 2-year accelerated nursing program. But it has an additional advantage: if you want to advance in a nursing specialization, it also offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which only takes 3 years, one less than in most universities.
Advantage:
- On-campus internships
- Hybrid classes: face-to-face and remote
- Orientation and facilities to obtain the license as a registered nurse (RN), are essential to practice in the United States.
3. Loyola University (Chicago):
It also has an accelerated two-year nursing program, which, by the way, according to the student's own opinions, is as rigorous as a 4-year bachelor's degree program.
Advantage:
- Network of contacts with hospitals to carry out professional practices in the field
- Obtain the degree of Associate of Science in Nursing, or Associate Degree in Nursing, better known as the DNA degree.
4. Creighton University (Omaha):
This university is of Jesuit origin, and despite being private, its courses are quite accessible. We can highlight that being a small community, both students and teachers interact in a very personalized academic relationship.
Advantage:
- Your accelerated nursing program lasts only 18 months.
- Their academic plans seek for students to concentrate on a specific area of study.
- The nursing program contains a wide variety of areas of specialization in health care.
5. Auburn University (Alabama):
If you already have a bachelor's degree but want to expand your career opportunities in the health care field, Auburn is the best international school, as it has one of the shortest nursing programs in the country.
Advantage:
- Allows you to complete the accelerated nursing program in just 1 year (as long as you have a previous university degree)
- Offers mixed classes and consultancies: face-to-face and online
- It is one of the cheapest nursing colleges in the United States with annual tuition ranging from $18,000 to $25,000.
All these nursing universities are great options if your goal is to work in the area of health and generate real social change.
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