The following universities are offering the Distance Learning nursing degree programs:

Indiana State University (USA)
- It offers the Master of Science in Nursing (Distance Program). All nursing courses are offered via the Internet.
- Concentrations are offered in three areas:
   - Family nurse practitioner
   - Nursing administration
   - Nursing education
- University's Nursing Program is approved by the Indiana State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

Loyola University New Orleans (USA)
- It offers the online Master of Science in Nursing program
- The Health Care Systems Management MSN program is available online to registered nurses with bachelor's degrees who have access to the internet.
- Loyola's Master of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the NLNAC.

The University of Dundee (UK)
- The School of Nursing & Midwifery offers Masters program in Nursing by distance learning.
- Length of study: 3-7 years.
- Applicants should have relevant first degree plus first level qualification as a registered nurse in the UK or equivalent.

Northumbria University (UK)
- It offers the BSc (Hons) in Applied Nursing Science by distance learning.
- Entrants would normally be qualified nurses educated to Diploma level.
- Subjects studied include: Interpersonal Skills and Health, Nursing Informatics, Biophysical Approaches in Nursing Practice, etc.

Oxford Brookes University (UK)
- The MSc in Nursing Studies is offered as an online distance learning or mixed mode course.
- Course content will include Infection prevention and control; Health promotion; Leadership; Evidence-based practice; Research.
- The School has been awarded the highest commendation possible, for all its programmes and courses, by the Quality Assurance Agency (October 2005).
- Applicants must be a qualified nurse (equivalent to UK registered nurse). Students can select to enrol at Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Master's level.

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