Northern Illinois University

Offcampus Academics

Nursing for RNs

You Care.  You Nurse.  Now Lead.

Get a Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree and start a career in Health Care Management.

You may already know about the national RN shortage, but did you know that the majority of RNs looking to retire between 2011 and 2020 were managers at health care organizations?

Thousands of nursing administrators, teachers, and managers retire each day—creating opportunities for greater career success.

The nursing workforce is changing dramatically; you need to prepare yourself now.

Changes in the nursing field have made a B.S. in Nursing imperative to your success as an RN.

Nurses with B.S. degrees in Nursing are valued for their skills in these areas:

  • Critical thinking
  • Leadership
  • Case management
  • Health promotion

Students enjoy many benefits:

  • Placement credit for recent education in the field of nursing
  • Designated class sections for Registered Nurse students
  • Clinical experiences designed for the needs of Registered Nurse students
  • Resources of an accredited institution delivered in a small-school atmosphere

Classes are offered part-time on evenings and weekends at several convenient locations or online:

  • Alexian Brothers Hospital, Elk Grove Village
  • Dreyer Medical Clinic, Aurora
  • Elgin Community College
  • Harper College
  • Kishwaukee College
  • Rock Valley College
  • Waubonsee Community College
  • NIU DeKalb
  • NIU Hoffman Estates
  • NIU Rockford

MORE information is available at www.chhs.niu.edu/nursing.

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Start Dates for Upcoming Cohorts

  • Elgin Community College:
  • Spring 2010 and Spring 2012
  • Harper College:  Fall 2008 and Fall 2010
  • Waubonsee Community College: Fall 2009 and Fall 2011

Combine your degree with a certificate in Homeland Security and enjoy professions integral to our safety and preparedness.
For more information visit www.niu.edu/homelandsecurity