I'm thinking about pursuing nursing in Chicago and want to know which colleges have strong nursing programs. Does anyone have suggestions or insights into which schools I should look into for applying?
As you're interested in nursing programs in Chicago, I've identified some schools you should take into consideration:
1. University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC): UIC's College of Nursing is renowned and offers both undergraduate and graduate options. They provide their students with the chance to gain hands-on experience at various clinical sites.
2. Loyola University Chicago: They offer a four-year undergraduate nursing program (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) where students start their nursing coursework in the first year. Also, Loyola is unique in offering two study abroad nursing programs in Rome and England for their undergraduate students.
3. DePaul University: They offer a four-year, traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, an accelerated BSN for students who already have a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field, and multiple MSN and DNP programs.
4. Saint Xavier University: Their School of Nursing and Health Sciences offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, including traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and LPN-to-BSN options.
Always remember to explore the curriculum, graduation rates, NCLEX pass rates, and the clinical training opportunities when evaluating these programs, and consider visiting the campuses if possible. Best of luck with your applications!
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