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 health care professionals is still strong and growing – especially for nurses. While most health care 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’s 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.
Salaries
| $48k | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
| $70k | Registered Nurse (RN)* |
| $97k | Nurse Practitioner |
Schools
| 9 | Colleges and Universities |
| 9 | Offer Undergraduate Degrees |
| 3 | Offer Graduate Degrees |
Sources: Salary info from Bureau of Labor Statistics, School info from National Center for Education Statistics. *Includes Clinical Nurse Specialists. Excludes nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives and nurse practitioners.
Explore nursing schools and colleges in Delaware offering various degree programs in nursing. Below you’ll find a comprehensive directory of schools and colleges that provide accredited certificates, associate and bachelor’s degree programs in nursing.
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University of Delaware
Location:
Newark, DE
Student Enrollment: 21,140
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: Yes
Degree Programs: BS/BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN-to-BSN, RN-to-MSN, MSN, Nurse Practitioner -
Delaware State University
Location:
Dover, DE
Student Enrollment: 3,535
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: No
Degree Programs: BS/BSN, LPN-to-BSN, MSN, Nurse Educator, Nurse Practitioner -
Delaware Technical And Community College, Stanton
Location:
Newark, DE
Student Enrollment: 7,475
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: No
Degree Programs: Associate -
Delaware Technical And Community College, Owens
Location:
Georgetown, DE
Student Enrollment: 3,930
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: No
Degree Programs: Associate -
Wesley College
Location:
Dover, DE
Student Enrollment:
Type of School: Private
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: No
Degree Programs: BS/BSN, MSN, RN-to-MSN -
Beebe School of Nursing
Location:
Lewes, DE
Student Enrollment: 28
Type of School: Private
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: No
Degree Programs: Diploma, RN-to-BSN -
Wilmington College – Division of Nursing
Location:
New Castle, DE
Student Enrollment:
Type of School: Private
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: No
Degree Programs: BS/BSN, Nurse Practitioner -
Delaware Technical And Community College, Terry
Location:
Dover, DE
Student Enrollment: 2,570
Type of School: Public
College Accredited: Yes
Offers Online Programs: No
Degree Programs: Associate, LPN