Delaware Nursing Colleges, Schools and Degree Programs

Delaware isn’t a big state, but it offers big opportunities for qualified Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs). The overall job market in Delaware is about the same as the rest of the nation but demand for healthcare professionals is still strong and growing – especially for nurses. While most healthcare providers in Delaware are looking to hire more nurses, demand is highest in long-term care facilities and hospitals. Once you’ve earned your nursing degree, and completed state licensing requirements, you should be able to find a good nursing job in no time.

Nurses work in Delaware’s many medical clinics, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, home health care agencies and assisted living centers. The most job opportunities for nurses are found in Delaware’s most populated cities, such as Newark, Dover, and Wilmington. A few of the top employers of nurses in Delaware include Bayhealth Medical Center, Alfred DuPont Children’s Hospital and Christiana Health Care System.

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If you’re ready to get started, the first thing you need to do to practice nursing in Delaware is earn an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school. While you can qualify to become a registered nurse with an associate degree, we highly recommend putting forth the additional time and effort required to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing. A bachelor’s degree will qualify you for more job opportunities and will allow you to pursue a graduate degree once you’re ready to take your nursing career to the next level.