Online Nursing Certificate Programs

One of the best parts about a career in nursing is the wide range of opportunities to specialize. Designed for the working professional, online nursing certificate programs use the latest tools and technology to make learning convenient and customized to your needs. With a specialized certificate, you can enhance your skills in a certain area, gain knowledge about new topics in nursing practice or develop credentials to make a career move.

What online nursing certificate programs are offered?

Nursing certificates are offered at a variety of levels. A nursing aide certificate is available for entry-level careers assisting licensed and registered nurses. A high school diploma may be a prerequisite for this program, and clinical experience is generally required. Nursing aides typically need state licensure before beginning work.

For registered nurses, there are a wide range of nursing certificate programs. Voluntary certification is offered in specific areas of health care such as nursing informatics, geriatrics and forensic nursing. For nurses with a master’s degree, online nursing certificate programs in advanced fields such as nurse administration and nurse education are also available. For working nurses, certificate programs often include specialized coursework but typically don’t require additional clinical experience.

Completing a nursing certificate program demonstrates mastery of a particular specialty area and provides a credential that nurses can use to accelerate their careers.

Explore Online Nursing Certificate Programs
Explore accredited online Nursing Certificate programs and request additional information about requirements, tuition, financial aid, and start dates directly from nursing schools offering programs that match your interests:

Stratford Career Institute

Online

Stratford Career Institute can help you earn your diploma from home in as little as six months, thanks to their proven study methods.

Programs:

• Health Care Aide
• Medical Office Assistant

The College Network

Online

Start your nursing career with The College Network. Earn your NLNAC/CCNE Accredited nursing degree online from one of our partner universities: Regis University, Indiana State University, Angelo State University and more at 1/2 the cost and time of traditional universities with no campus attendance, no wait list and local clinicals.

Programs:

• LPN/LVN to RN - AS in Nursing (Licensed LPN/LVNs only)
• Paramedic to RN

Saint Xavier University

Campus

“Success with Purpose” is the hallmark of a Saint Xavier University education that is grounded in the tradition of liberal arts. SXU offers graduate and post-graduate programs that are recognized and respected by employers and delivered by professional faculty who are experts in their fields. Founded in 1846 by the Sisters of Mercy, SXU is Chicago's oldest Catholic University, and it is recognized as one of the top 40 comprehensive master's universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges 2010.

Programs:

• Nurse Educator Certificate

Campus Locations:

Chicago

Keiser University

Campus

Keiser University eCampus Online offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

Programs:

• Medical Assisting, AS
• Health Services Administration, AA (Online)

Campus Locations:

Fort Lauderdale