Peterson's Guide to Nursing Programs: Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs in the U.S. and Canada

by Peterson's, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Jon Latimer (Editor)

Peterson's Nursing Programs is "the bible", with more than 2,000 baccalaureate and graduate programs profiled. More than a guide, this publication is a complete road map for anyone considering a nursing career or wishing to advance in the field. Comprehensive profiles provide the details students -- Admission Requirements-- Degrees Offered-- Academic Facilities-- Tuition-- Financial Aid-- Admission ContactsExclusive in-depth descriptions, written by the nursing school administrators themselves, highlight distinctive features of individual programs, while a series of articles discusses career opportunities and issues faced by nurses. Detailed indexes and charts guide users to their program of choice.

625 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1994

Reviews

[Jodie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have used this as a resource to find information related to BS and then MS nursing degree programs. The layout was organized by state. The guide offered contact information for the specific Directors in the department.

I had to use some post it’s and create a spreadsheet to keep my own thoughts organized as I was researching cost by credit hour/ passing rates on certification exams/ cost of living/ and clinical sites.

I would highly recommend the guide to anyone advancing their nursing degree. They update this manual so make sure you have a newer edition. The accreditation of programs is something I also made a direct connection with the director to clarify.

For people looking to become an RN, accreditation of a nursing program matters- you won’t be able to take the N-CLEX- RN if your program losses or doesn’t have accreditation.