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Enter the nursing field at a higher level
DePaul’s Master’s Entry to Nursing Practice (MENP) program is for college graduates who want to become nurses, but don't have a background in nursing. With our entry level master’s in nursing, you’ll get the same one-on-one, personal attention from faculty members that you’ll give your patients. You will develop the skills you need to excel as a nurse in any specialty you choose.
Through our program, you’ll gain
- credentials beyond a baccalaureate nursing degree
- leadership skills that will help you move into administrative, educational or advocacy roles
- research expertise that hospital administrators and medical investigators value
You’ll also be eligible for the RN licensure examination (NCLEX-RN).
Program formats
This program is offered in two formats, both providing the same high-quality education and clinical experiences at our Lincoln Park campus. You can choose between the two-year Accelerated option or the new three-year Balanced Stride, depending on your preferred pace and level of flexibility.
- The
Accelerated MENP is completed in 24 consecutive months fast tracking your nursing career.
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Balanced Stride spans 36 consecutive months and is designed for those with busy lives who need more flexibility in their time to completion. Cohorts are formed every spring quarter and offer students a flexible study option that allows you to pursue your nursing education while maintaining work or other personal commitments.
Regardless of which option you choose, all of your lab experiences will be done in person on the Lincoln Park campus and your clinical assignments will happen at sites throughout the Chicagoland area.
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Unparalleled hands-on preparation
Our network of more than 75 clinical sites means you’ll gain extensive hands-on experience with a variety of patient populations and practice settings. We’re one of the few programs to guarantee you a full intensive-care clinical rotation, as well as a clinical immersion internship. As you make these connections, you’ll build your professional network throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.
Application Deadlines
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Term |
Application review begins* |
| Fall |
January 15 |
| Winter |
June 15 |
| Spring |
October 1 |
| Summer |
December 1 |
*Space is limited each term so priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply before these dates. Any applicants are welcome to apply after this date but will be notified in their admission decision if seats are still available. Please review our academic calendar for more details about each term's specific start date.
Admission Requirements
Find out what you need to submit to apply through NursingCAS, including letters of recommendation, transcripts, and resume.
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Required Courses
Students complete 107 quarter hours.
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1st
DePaul’s MENP program was the first in Illinois to enable college graduates to enter the field without a bachelor’s in nursing.
93%
of Nursing graduates were employed, continuing their education or pursuing other goals within six months of graduation.
Faculty with a rich perspective
You’ll benefit from the extensive professional backgrounds of faculty like Barbara Harris, PhD, RN. Harris is an Illinois Board of Higher Education Nurse Educator Fellow and noted author of publications on pharmacological interventions for schizophrenia and public health policy. She specializes in women’s mental health and emotional distress related to psychiatric issues.
“This unique program was specific to my goals. DePaul made me feel at home and I could not see myself going anywhere else to pursue my nursing degree. The clinical experiences allow students to apply what they are learning and allow a seamless transition into a future nursing career.”
Finney
MENP graduate, June 2021
Alumni Network
You’ll be connected to DePaul’s strong alumni network, including nearly 3,000 nursing alumni working in the Chicago area, like Lurie Children’s Hospital, Northshore University HealthSystem and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Scholarships
Graduate school is an investment in your future. Learn more about the financial aid and scholarship opportunities available to you.
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Contact Information
For more information about applying, contact The Office of Graduate Admission for DePaul’s School of Nursing at
(773) 325-7315 or
cshgrad@depaul.edu.
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