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Wisconsin Nursing and Health Care Schools

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development notes that the Badger State's health care industry has a rapidly growing need to fill health care jobs. Medical positions in Wisconsin currently command higher annual salaries than the state average in 2006. Annual job openings for registered nurses are among the highest in the state.

Wisconsin registered nurses must earn an associate's degree (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science degree (BSN) in nursing and pass a national nursing examination in order to obtain a Wisconsin nursing license and begin working in the state. Medical assistants who have completed a certification program or an associate's degree program in medical assisting tend to enjoy the best career opportunities. While a bachelor's degree is required for medical and health services management jobs, many employers prefer hiring applicants with master's degrees in business management (MBA).

The health care education and nursing programs in Wisconsin can show you how to train for a position in the in-demand medical job sector.

  Degree Programs in Wisconsin

University of Phoenix - Milwaukee 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 - Madison 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.

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University - Waukesha

A graduate degree really can make a difference, especially when it's from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management. Online, evening and weekend classes are available.

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University - Milwaukee

A graduate degree really can make a difference, especially when it's from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management. Online, evening and weekend classes are available.

The Art Institute of Wisconsin

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.

Sanford-Brown College - Milwaukee

Get the skills you need in Tech, Business, or Healthcare in as little as 9 months from Sanford-Brown College. Choose from convenient day, evening, and weekend classes. Learn more today.

Herzing University - Kenosha

Take control of your career at Herzing College in Birmingham, Alabama. Day and evening classes are offered in Business, Design/CAD, Electronics/Telecommunications and Information Technology.

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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