The need for nurses all across the nation is great. If you are contemplating going to a nursing school in the state of Delaware then you have your pick of postsecondary institutions. Your options for nursing degree programs range from bachelor’s degrees to master’s degrees. There is also the opportunity to take the LPN to RN program and the RN to BSN program. Here we look at the best of the best form a list of nursing schools in Delaware.
University of Delaware
Located in Newark, Delaware the University of Delaware’s College of Health Sciences’ School of Nursing has structured their nursing programs in such a way that they are addressing the nursing shortage, both in the state as well as across the country. The focus of the programs are on developing critical thinking skills, communication, learning how to work as part of a team and leadership.
The University of Delaware has a simulation laboratory which is instrumental in helping students to develop their medical equipment manipulation skills as well as their manual skills. There are a broad range of programs for students to choose from at this school. The options include Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Health Services Administration Clinical Nurse Specialist Concentration, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and School Nurse Certification.
Wilmington University
Wilmington University in New Castle, Delaware is a private, non-sectarian university. It opened its doors in 1968 and started with 194 students. Today more than 11,000 students attend Wilmington University. The school can be described as being student-centered in every way. The Division of Nursing and Allied Health at this postsecondary institution offer programs that are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The courses nursing hopefuls will tackle include life span development, global health care and politics, and policy in the healthcare system. The degrees that can be earned here include Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN), Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Leadership – Educator, Executive or Legal Nurse Consultant, and Master of Science in Nursing -Nursing Practitioner: Family, Adult and Gerontology.
Delaware State University
The Nursing Department at Delaware State University is found in Dover, Delaware. Here students study the social and natural sciences, humanities and nursing theory. There is also clinical work to be done as well as lab practice. Students may choose to finish their degree program, take their licensing exam and then look for work or they may decide to continue on with graduate studies. It is the NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of Nursing) that puts forth the licensure examination. The degree programs offered at Delaware State University include Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), LPN to BSN and the Master of Science in Nursing program.
