Is on campus child care available to Rush students?
 

 

 

 

  

Why should I choose Rush University College of Nursing?
Rush University College of Nursing is ranked 15th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in a survey of nursing schools with graduate programs. Six of its advanced practice programs are rated in the top 10 nationally.

 

How does the GEM program prepare you differently than a BSN program? 
In today's complex health care environments, from acute to chronic to community settings, nurses are taking on more responsibility for the delivery of quality patient care. It has become clear that the traditional way of educating nurses needs to be re-thought. While similar to bachelor's programs in that they prepare graduates for generalist practice, the pre-licensure direct entry master's: generalist entry master's program includes the comprehensive clinical leadership content that most bachelor programs are unable to include — evidence-based practice, quality improvement, clinical outcomes management, team building and delegation, inter-professional communication, informatics and fiscal accountability.

 

What will I be able to do when I graduate?
Once you complete the program you will be able to sit for the NCLEX (RN licensure) and the Clinical Nurse Leader exam (certificate). After passing the RN licensure exam your generalist degree in nursing will provide you the opportunity to begin employment as an RN in almost any area of a hospital, clinic or community setting. The advantage of an MSN, RN degree is the greater role and position flexibility it provides as well as the educational background to advance your professional career more rapidly. Also, if you decide to continue your education you will spend less time and money completing your advanced degree because you will have already taken the graduate core courses required to earn your master’s degree. 

 

Our GEM graduates work as registered nurses (RN) in a number of areas at various hospitals, clinics, and community settings. These include the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Units, Neonatal Intensive Care Units, Labor and Delivery, Orthopedics, Pediatric Intensive Care Units, Operating Rooms, Medical Surgical Units, and Palliative Care Units. Community settings include The Chicago Lighthouse and Chicago Department of Public Health among many more.

 

 

Why should I choose a Direct Entry Master's: Generalist Master’s Entry program?
Many students who come into nursing know they want to be nurses, but they may be unsure in what specialty they would like to practice once they graduate.  One benefit of the GEM program is that it gives the student a broad overview of all of the major specialties in which nurses work, as well as a variety of settings across the health care continuum. Furthermore, the GEM program allows for a seamless transition to doctoral education in either a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program or the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science (PhD) program. For example, a student who attends the GEM program and chooses to continue to an advanced practice DNP degree, will see little difference in the length of the educational process compared to attending a specialty master’s entry program. The GEM preparation as a Clinical Nurse Leader provides a solid foundation upon which to build a future nursing career, regardless of the applicant’s ultimate career goals.

 

What is the passing rate for Rush University College of Nursing students on the NCLEX?
Graduating pre-licensure students have attained an average, first-time national RN licensure examination pass rate of 97%-99% — substantially higher than the national average. 

 

What educational institutions have the GEM students attended in the past?
Our students have come from a very geographically diverse background including University of California, University of Notre Dame, University of Virginia, Brown University, Harvard University, Drake University, Miami University, University of Chicago and Big Ten schools such as Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Iowa and Indiana.

 

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Living Situation

 

I would like to live off-campus; can the Office of Student Affairs help me find a roommate?
Yes, by completing the Off-Campus Roommate Request Form the Office of Student Affairs is able to match you with another Rush University student. The Off-Campus Roommate Request Form can be found at www.rushu.rush.edu/studentlife/housing. 

 

Does Rush University offer a reduced gym membership fee to their students?
The Union Station Fitness Formula Center, an affiliate of Rush University Medical Center, offers reduced membership rates for Rush students. Rush University students also have an opportunity to utilize the recreation facility at the University of Illinois at Chicago at an affiliate membership rate.

 

Is there parking available for students?
Yes. Daily or monthly on-campus parking is available for students. Please contact the Parking Garage at (312) 942-6594.

 

Can I get to Rush University Medical Center using public transportation?
Yes. The Medical Center is served by the CTA. Also, low cost round trip Rush bus service is available from the Metra Union and Northwestern Stations for Rush University students. 

 

Is there on-campus housing available for students?
Yes. Center Court Gardens, located just two blocks from the Armour Academic Center, consists of apartment style living with over 280 units available as studio, one bedroom and two bedrooms. The different types of apartments available will accommodate a variety of budgets. In most cases, you will find that comparable housing in the metropolitan area is more expensive than living on campus. On campus housing information for Rush University can be found online at www.rushu.rush.edu/studentlife/housing or by calling the Office of Student Affairs at (312) 942-6302. 

 

Can I take a tour of the apartments at Center Court Gardens?
Yes, by calling the management office at (312) 226-2836, you can set up a time to take a tour.