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Health Care Schools in Nevada

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation predicts that by 2014, the health care and social assistance industry should increase by an astonishing 54.4%. This should translate to an additional 45,000 jobs between 2004 and 2014. If you wish to pursue a career in medical billing and coding, nursing, or health care administration, this could be a perfect time to join this rising industry.

Although some health care employees may only have high school diplomas, the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that employers prefer to hire applicants with specialized training in their discipline. People who enroll in nursing schools and medical programs may not only receive classroom instruction from health care experts, they could have the chance to gain hands-on experience via hospital internships. Currently employed nurses can advance their careers by earning nursing CEUs through medical programs. Generally, health care students are self-disciplined, caring, and possess a genuine desire to help people.

  Degree Programs in Nevada

University of Phoenix - Northern Nevada Campus

With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work-and much sooner than you might expect.

University of Phoenix - Las Vegas Campus

With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work-and much sooner than you might expect.

The Art Institute of Las Vegas

Your passion for fashion and design comes to life at The Art Institutes. Real-world experience and career services will prepare you for entry-level employment in the creative arts.

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas

Get your career cooking at California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, CA. Associate's degrees are available in Le Cordon Bleu culinary arts or hospitality and restaurant management, and a certificate is available in baking and pastry.

Everest College - Henderson

Develop the skills to succeed in today's highly competitive business environment. Everest College can prepare you for a rewarding career in some of today's hottest fields.

Anthem Institute - Las Vegas

Anthem Institute provides hands-on, comprehensive training to help students develop the career skills they need in a short amount of time.

The College Network

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 half the cost and time of traditional universities with no campus attendance, no wait list and local clinicals.

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