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College of Science and Health > Student Resources > Office of Advising & Student Services > Pre-Health Advising > Health Careers > Nursing
Nursing is the fastest growing occupation in the US. A registered nurse (RN) combines science and technology with people skills like communication, problem solving, teaching and compassion. Caring for the sick is only one aspect of what a nurse does. Today's RNs work to promote health, prevent disease, help patients and their families cope with illness, emergencies, and long-term disease, and make healthier communities. Currently, there are 104 specialty areas in nursing along with a number of advanced degrees.
If you are a prospective first-year student, visit the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program Website to learn more DePaul's direct admit program.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
National League for Nursing
Discover Nursing
Students applying to master's level nursing school can apply through the Centralized Application Service for Nursing Programs (NursingCAS), however, not all schools utilize the CAS system. If a school does not use the NursingCAS students must apply directly to each individual school. Students should check each school's requirements and application process carefully.
NursingCAS Cost: Fees vary based on program.
If you are a prospective first-year student, visit the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program Website to learn more DePaul's direct admit program.
Although many Master's level Nursing Programs are moving away from standardized tests, some may require students to take the Graduate Records Examination (GRE). However, students should check each individual school to learn their specific requirements.
Cost: The GRE costs $205.00
Graduate Records Examination
PowerPrep II Software (Free)
Kaplan
Princeton Review
It is important for students to check each school's requirements carefully as some schools will require courses not listed below. For more information about a specific program, please contact the school directly.
Master's Entry Nursing Programs:
DePaul University
Rush University
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor's Entry Nursing Programs:
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
Bradley University
Chicago State University
Illinois State University
Lewis University
Loyola University Chicago
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
St. Xavier University
Non-BSN students: Students should meet with their academic advisor and pre-health advisor each quarter to make sure they are taking the correct courses for their major/professional interest. Below is a sample timeline and should not be used to replace meeting with an academic advisor.
Incoming BSN students: Visit the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Students Website to learn more DePaul's curriculum.
Program is only open to Pathways Honors students. Student should meet with their academic advisor and pre-health advisor each quarter to make sure they are taking the correct courses for their major/professional interest. Below is a sample timeline and should not be used to replace meeting with an academic advisor.
BS to MENP 3+ Accelerated Nursing Flyer
Visit the Volunteering and Leadership Opportunities website for the full list.
Little Sisters of the Poor
Sunrise Senior Living
Ann and Robert H. Lurie - Chicago's Hospital of Children
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Weiss Memorial Hospital
Unfortunately, because not all nursing programs utilize the central application system, Pre-Health Advising is unable to track DePaul graduates who matriculate to nursing programs.
Most nursing schools require a minimum 3.0 Cumulative and Science GPA.
It is important for students to check each school's requirements carefully as some schools will require information not listed above. For more information about a specific program, please contact the school directly.