Established in 1965, the University of Illinois at Chicago is a public institution with more than 15,000 undergraduate students. Before enrolling in the university's traditional Bachelor of Science in nursing degree program, students must pass a criminal background check and drug screening and then complete prerequisite coursework in English, biological sciences, chemistry, nutrition, human development, creative arts and world cultures. The nursing degree program's curriculum includes coursework and clinical rotations in pediatric, family health, gerontology, adult health, pharmacology and nurse leadership. The university also grants an entirely online baccalaureate nursing program for licensed registered nurses who have an associate degree in the field. Individuals who have a bachelor's degree in a subject other than nursing may enter the University of Illinois at Chicago's specialized Master of Science in nursing program. Traditional master's and doctoral degrees in nursing are also offered at the college.
University of Illinois at Chicago
845 S. Damen Avenue, MC 802
Chicago, IL 60612
312-996-7800
uic.edu
Located in Peoria, Bradley University is a private, nonsectarian college. The school opened in 1895 and, since that time, has grown to an enrollment of more than 5,000 undergraduate students. The university's 4-year Bachelor of Science nursing program begins with 1 year of preparatory classes in sciences and mathematics. The professional phase of the program includes classes in surgical nursing, men's and women's health, substance abuse, obstetrics, mental health nursing and international health care. Paid, 1-year cooperative, nursing work experience programs are available for a limited number of students. A second, 15-month, accelerated baccalaureate-degree program is offered for students who have a bachelor's degree in a field outside of nursing. At the graduate level, Bradley grants master's degrees in nurse anesthesiology and nursing administration with both full- and part-time courses of study available to accommodate nurses' work schedules.
Bradley University
1501 West Bradley Ave.
Peoria, IL 61625
800-447-6460
bradley.edu
The Church of the Nazarene founded private Olivet Nazarene University in 1907 in the town of a Bourbonnais, a suburban area approximately 50 miles south of Chicago. The school's Bachelor of Science in nursing program focuses upon the spiritual and emotional health of patients in addition to their physical well-being. Students complete 12 courses of Christian-based religious studies as a part of the major requirements as well as classes in community health, global studies, family health and transcultural nursing. Clinical experiences begin during the first year with nursing students spending at least 2 days per week completing rotations in real health care settings. The university also features a specialized nursing computer laboratory that simulates the state nursing examination, allowing students to practice.
Olivet Nazarene University
1 University Ave.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-939-5011
olivet.edu