Skip to content

Our commitment to nursing

For more than 125 years, Johnson & Johnson has been proud to advocate for, elevate, and empower the nursing profession, as we know that nurses are the backbone of health care.

Why be a nurse?

A career in nursing is one of the most exciting and rewarding occupations. Nurses provide vital hands-on patient care, but that’s not all they do. They are leaders, innovators, educators, change makers helping improve access to care.

Career advice and inspiration

When new ideas can save lives, nurse innovators need support to move from bedside to boardroom. Their firsthand experience helps them identify patient needs and shape the future of healthcare, as seen in stories from leaders inspiring the next generation.

Why specialize as a nurse?

Once you’re a Registered Nurse you can take your career in so many new directions by specializing in an area you really enjoy.

Listening...

Search Results

No Results

    Sorry, I don't understand. Please try again

    smiling nurses standing in operating room

    Nursing schools and programs

    There are numerous nursing schools and programs available throughout the country, providing a wide range of nursing classes, degrees and certifications to choose from. Use the tools below to explore best colleges for nursing and the best nursing programs based on the criteria that fit your specific needs and career goals.

    Search nursing schools and programs

    Sorry, I don't understand. Please try again

    Location
    Degree
    School type
    • Maryland

      Bowie State University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $19,058
      Average cost out of state
      $40,928
      School Type
      Public

      Bowie State University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate – Certificate of Advanced Study (PMC-CAS)
      • Nurse Educator Post-Master's Certificate - (NE-PMC)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Bluegrass Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $4,680
      Average cost out of state
      $6,480
      School Type
      Public

      Bluegrass Community and Technical College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Oregon

      Blue Mountain Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $22,290
      Average cost out of state
      $25,015
      School Type
      Public

      Blue Mountain Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Minnesota

      Winona State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $8,933
      Average cost out of state
      $16,102
      School Type
      Public

      Winona State University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Education (NE)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • (AGCNS-BC) Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC)
      • Nursing & Organizational Leadership (NOL)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Kentucky

      West Kentucky Community and Technical College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,610
      Average cost out of state
      $20,410
      School Type
      Public

      West Kentucky Community and Technical College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Missouri

      William Jewell College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $41,099
      Average cost out of state
      $41,099
      School Type
      Private

      William Jewell College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Wilkes University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $44,742
      Average cost out of state
      $44,742
      School Type
      Private

      Wilkes University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      West Chester University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      10,000 - 14,999
      Average cost in state
      $57,980
      Average cost out of state
      81,628
      School Type
      Public

      West Chester University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Walters State Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $22,754
      Average cost out of state
      $22,754
      School Type
      Public

      Walters State Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Illinois

      Waubonsee Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $33,822
      Average cost out of state
      $33,822
      School Type
      Public

      Waubonsee Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,541
      Average cost out of state
      $28,459
      School Type
      Public

      University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      University of Wisconsin - Madison

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $30,644
      Average cost out of state
      $63,268
      School Type
      Public

      University of Wisconsin - Madison

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • school nursing
      • NURSE EDUCATOR
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Washington

      University of Washington - Tacoma

      Average cost in state
      $34,730
      Average cost out of state
      $65,964
      School Type
      Public

      University of Washington - Tacoma

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Texas

      University of Texas-Medical Branch at Galveston

      Average cost in state
      $12,099
      Average cost out of state
      $25,720
      School Type
      Public

      University of Texas-Medical Branch at Galveston

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • (NNP-BC) NNP-BC - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
      • Advanced Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nurse Practitioner (AGCENP)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      UPMC Mercy Hospital School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $44,213
      Average cost out of state
      $44,213
      School Type
      Private
    • Maryland

      University of Maryland - Baltimore

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $56,057
      Average cost out of state
      $88,477
      School Type
      Public

      University of Maryland - Baltimore

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • (PPCNP-BC) Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner(PACNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Minnesota

      University of Minnesota

      Average cost in state
      $33,782
      Average cost out of state
      $33,782
      School Type
      Public

      University of Minnesota

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Michigan

      University of Michigan

      Average cost in state
      $38,548
      Average cost out of state
      $c
      School Type
      Public

      University of Michigan

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      Certificate Programs
      • Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner(PCFNP)
      • Certificate in Health Informatics
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • NURSE-MIDWIFERY
      • INTERPROFESSIONAL MINI-CERTIFICATE IN TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICE (TIP)
      • PRIMARY CARE PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Massachusetts

      University of Massachusetts - Boston

      Average cost in state
      $40,946
      Average cost out of state
      $63,752
      School Type
      Public

      University of Massachusetts - Boston

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • MSN to PhD (Master to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • BSN to PhD (Bachelor to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BS (generic title sometimes used instead of RN to BSN)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nurse Educator Certificate Program
      • Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Nevada

      Truckee Meadows Community College

      Average cost in state
      $30,181
      Average cost out of state
      $39,081
      School Type
      Public

      Truckee Meadows Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Illinois

      Triton College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $21,400
      Average cost out of state
      $21,400
      School Type
      Public

      Triton College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Nurse Assistant Certificate
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Illinois

      Trinity Christian College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $20,580
      Average cost out of state
      $20,580
      School Type
      Private

      Trinity Christian College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Virginia

      Southwest Virginia Community College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $7,702
      Average cost out of state
      $17,255
      School Type
      Public

      Southwest Virginia Community College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to RN
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026
    • Missouri

      Southwest Missouri State University

      Average cost in state
      $27,410
      Average cost out of state
      $37,042

      Southwest Missouri State University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Certificate Programs
      • Population health (post-master's)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: March 10, 2026

    Access NEW nurse & OR personnel clinical education & leadership resources

    The EMPOWOR program provides courses developed to equip learners facing the challenges of today’s healthcare.

    Get on track with your nursing career

    Paying for nursing school

    There are many kinds of financial assistance available, including nursing grants and scholarships, to help you on your path to a nursing career.

    Nursing as a second career

    It’s never too late. At any stage of your life, nursing is a great choice because good nurses are always in demand, it’s challenging, and you’ll use your experience and creativity to change lives every day.

    Nursing career FAQs

    For those interested in a nursing career, there are a few frequently asked questions to consider. One common question is how to become a nurse, which typically involves completing a nursing program and obtaining licensure. Get answers to these and other common questions about nursing as a career with the resources and videos below.

    Related resources for nursing students

    How to apply to nursing school

    As you might expect, there are a few things you’ll need to keep in mind when applying to nursing school. Here are some resources to get you on the right path!

    How to get hired as a nurse

    From applying for a position to following up after an interview, here are some tips to help make your job search a success.

    Prepare for the NCLEX

    The National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) is the all-important step between graduating from nursing school and becoming a nurse. It’s a standardized test, set by the Board of Nursing in each state, that makes sure you have the knowledge and skills you need to work in the field of nursing.

    Our commitment

    For healthcare to work, it takes nurses. That’s why Johnson & Johnson is proud to advocate for, elevate, and empower nurses for over 125 years.