⭐ Nursing Education Dataset Types — Comparison Table
| Nursing Dataset Type | What It Includes | Typical Institution Examples | Size Potential | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stand Alone Nursing Schools | Independent nursing colleges not part of universities | Chamberlain University, Denver College of Nursing, Helene Fuld College of Nursing | Medium | Cleanest dataset, closest to your trade‑school format |
| Hospital Based Nursing Schools | Diploma RN programs run by hospitals | Saint Joseph School of Nursing, Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences | Small | Rare programs, highly specialized |
| Health Science Colleges with Nursing | Multi‑program health colleges offering nursing | Galen College of Nursing, Rasmussen University Nursing | Large | Broad coverage of practical and professional nursing |
| LPN LVN Schools | Trade‑level practical nursing programs | TCAT LPN, Ohio Institute of Allied Health | Large | Perfect if you want a trade‑only nursing dataset |
| RN Only Programs (ADN Diploma) | Associate and diploma RN programs not part of universities | Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing, Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing | Medium | Focused on RN training without BSN universities |
| Accredited Nursing Schools by Body | ACEN, CCNE, NLN accredited programs | All accredited programs | Very Large | Regulatory or compliance‑focused datasets |
| Nursing Programs by Degree Level | LPN, ADN, BSN, ABSN, MSN, DNP | All types | Very Large | Best for program‑level analysis |
| Faith Based Nursing Schools | Nursing programs at religious institutions | Saint Francis School of Nursing | Small | Niche but unique dataset |