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.
Students applying to 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.
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.
| Anatomy and Physiology Part A with Lab |
1 quarter |
| Anatomy and Physiology Part B with Lab |
1 quarter |
| General Chemistry |
1 quarter |
| Organic Chemistry |
1 quarter |
| Microbiology |
1 quarter |
| Introduction to Research Methods |
1 quarter |
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
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.
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
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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.
DePaul University does NOT have a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing Program (BSN), but DePaul's School of Nursing does have a graduate Master's Entry Nursing Practice Program (MENP).
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.