South University

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Offers real world curriculum and smaller class size; good pick for military
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South University has over 100 years of history and five offline campuses in addition to their online programs.

South features a "real-world" curriculum with courses that directly relate to skills you'll need in the nursing profession. Their RN to BSN program is oriented towards existing RNs who'd like to advance their career. Students can gain expertise in a variety of niches, including palliative care, alternative nursing and gerontological nursing. Students can also benefit from smaller online classes designed for approximately 15 students.

The MSN program is for NPs who have already earned their BSN. It features 2 separate specializations: Nurse Educator or Adult Health Nurse Practitioner. South University also offers an accelerated RN to MSN online program for those students who want to expedite their graduate degree. This program combines the curriculums of the RN to BSN degree and the MSN degree. Once a student has worked their way through the BSN portion of the program they have the opportunity to focus a Nurse Educator or Adult Health Nurse Practitioner specialization.

South offers a variety of financial aid programs to members of the military including active duty, reserve, veteran and spouses of active duty. Additionally, the application fee for these military personnel is waived. South may accept military experience and training as university credit towards your degree. This is determined on a case-by-case basis.

The bottom line is that South University is a good choice for Nurse Practitioners who would appreciate a smaller class size and are interested in advancing both their "real world" skill sets and their career. South also offers a wide spectrum of financial aid for military personnel and may accept military experience as a credit towards your degree.

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Degrees:Bachelor's; MBA
Alumni Statistics*:60% recommend
Job Placement Assistance Rating*:
Education Quality Rating*:
Nursing Degrees Offered:RN to BSN; RN to MSN; MSN

* Data based off of Robert W. Baird & Co. Higher Education Survey Report (2006) and data published on provider websites as of October 1, 2007.

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