The Department of Nursing offers an undergraduate curriculum leading
to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.). Graduates of the undergraduate
program are eligible for licensure as a registered nurse (R.N.) upon successful
completion of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). This
program is fully accredited by the
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
61 Broadway
New York, New York 10006
The purpose of the undergraduate program is to prepare graduates for
the beginning practice of professional nursing in a variety of settings.
To achieve this purpose, a four year educational program is provided which
includes foundation, elective, and supporting courses in the humanities,
the social sciences, the sciences, mathematics, and the theory and practice
of nursing. The nursing major is concentrated at the upper division level.
Students may choose to major in either Nursing Administration or
Nurse Administered Anesthesia.
The Master of Science in Nursing is fully accredited by the
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
61 Broadway
New York, New York 10006
Degree requirements can be met on a full-time or part-time basis. Enrollment
in the nurse administered anesthesia internship must be on a full-time
basis. Graduation requirements must be completed within five years of enrollment.
Graduates with a major in Nursing Administration are prepared for first line management as executives in a variety of health care settings.
Graduates with a major in Nurse Administered Anesthesia will be eligible
to write the certification examination. This major is accredited by
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
222 S. Prospect Avenue - Suite 304
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068-4010
The nurse administered anesthesia program is offered in cooperation with
Decatur Memorial Hospital.
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