Find your nursing school.Know your chances.
Whether you're earning your ADN, BSN, or ABSN as a career changer, bridging to an RN-to-BSN, or advancing to an MSN or DNP — we match you with programs where you actually fit.
Stop guessing. Start applying with confidence.
Most nursing students apply to schools blindly — hoping their GPA is high enough, guessing at prerequisites, and praying they picked a program with decent outcomes. NurseWay changes that.
Every path to nursing, in one place
Not sure which degree fits your situation? We cover all of them.
The traditional 2-year path to becoming an RN. Widely available at community colleges and often the most affordable route to licensure.
The standard 4-year RN degree. Preferred by hospitals and required for many leadership, travel, and advanced practice roles.
Earn your BSN in 12–18 months if you already hold a non-nursing bachelor's degree. Intensive pace, fastest path for career changers.
Already an RN with an ADN? Bridge to a BSN while you work — most programs are fully online and can be completed in under 2 years.
Advanced practice roles including Nurse Practitioner, CNS, CNM, and CRNA. Required for independent clinical practice in most states.
The terminal clinical degree for nurses. Prepares you for the highest levels of advanced practice, leadership, and health policy.
Backed by real numbers, not marketing.
We aggregate data from IPEDS, College Scorecard, and 44 state Boards of Nursing to build the most comprehensive picture of every nursing program in the country. No ads, no sponsored placements.
How NurseWay works
Three steps from profile to application-ready.
Complete Your Intake
Tell us your GPA, science GPA, entrance exam scores, preferred states, and program type. Takes about 3 minutes — and your answers are saved locally so you can come back anytime.
Go to intake →See Your Ranked Matches
Every program is scored against your profile using GPA fit, exam requirements, tuition, and NCLEX pass rates. Results are ranked best-to-worst with clear fit labels — Strong, Good, Stretch, or Unlikely.
Browse programs →Apply with Confidence
Save programs you like, track upcoming deadlines, and compare schools side-by-side on tuition, NCLEX outcomes, and admissions requirements.
Find your school →
Built on official data, not marketing copy.
Every number on NurseWay comes from public sources — state Boards of Nursing, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and CCNE. We never take money from schools for placement or ranking.
- State BONs
- NCLEX rates
- IPEDS
- Tuition & enrollment
- College Scorecard
- Outcomes
- CCNE
- Accreditation
What makes our data different
NurseWay pulls from state Board of Nursing reports, IPEDS, and College Scorecard to give you the most complete picture of any nursing program — not marketing copy from school websites.
- ✓NCLEX first-attempt pass rates from state BON data
- ✓In-state, out-of-state, and total program tuition
- ✓Entrance exam requirements (TEAS, HESI, or none)
- ✓Acceptance rates, program length, and format
- ✓Prerequisites by program type
In-depth nursing guides
Free, data-backed guides for every program type and career path.
Everything about ADN programs: cost, length, NCLEX rates, and how to choose.
The standard 4-year nursing degree — rankings, tuition, and admissions data.
Accelerated BSN for career changers. 12-18 months to your nursing degree.
Advanced practice nursing programs: NP, CNS, CNM, and CRNA pathways.
Nursing programs that don't require TEAS or HESI exams.
Programs ranked by acceptance rate — find schools where you have the best chance.
Fully online and hybrid ADN programs for flexible learning.
Compare nursing schools state by state with NCLEX and tuition data.
Common questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Is NurseWay really free?
Yes — completely free, no hidden fees, no premium tier. We believe every aspiring nurse deserves access to good data.
Do I need to create an account?
Nope. You can browse all 7,036 programs and complete the intake without signing up. An account just lets you save your profile across devices.
Where does the data come from?
State Boards of Nursing (NCLEX rates), IPEDS (tuition), College Scorecard (acceptance rates), and CCNE (accreditation). We never use self-reported school marketing data.
How accurate are the match scores?
They reflect hard admissions data — GPA ranges, exam requirements, and prerequisite matching. They won't predict your exact chance, but they show where your profile is competitive.
Ready to find your nursing program?
Free, no account required. Your profile is saved locally — come back anytime.