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About the College of Nursing

Learn more about how innovation is part of the College of Nursing’s heritage and how it drives our future.

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Nursing Programs & Admissions

Whether you are new to nursing or want to advance your current practice with a doctorate, a Rush nursing degree prepares you to be a leader.

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College of Nursing Departments

Our nursing college faculty and the Office of Faculty Practice are nationally and internationally known for their expertise, encompassing nursing education, practice and research.

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College of Nursing Research

Our nurse researchers lead a range of multidisciplinary studies targeting the prevention and treatment of health problems at the bedside and in the community.

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College of Nursing Rankings

We’re ranked #2 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, online graduate nursing programs, and ranked top five in all categories. 

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If improving lives drives your passion for nursing excellence, pursue it here as part of our nationally and internationally recognized team.

 
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College of Nursing Among Top in U.S. News Rankings

Rush University College of Nursing once again received high rankings, reinforcing its national reputation for excellence in nursing education. The college received two No. 1 rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings, and secured the No. 2 spot for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program.

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College of Nursing News
Christine M. Kennedy, PhD, RN, FAAN, Named Interim Provost and Vice President of RUSH University
Kennedy will continue her role as dean of the College of Nursing
Remembering Kathleen 'Kay' Gainor Andreoli, DSN, RN, FAAN

Andreoli served as dean of Rush University College of Nursing for 18 years and helped create its Doctor of Nursing Practice program
Rush College of Nursing Faculty Named to American Academy of Nursing’s Class of Fellows

Shannon Halloway, PhD, RN, FAHA, and Masako Mayahara, PhD, RN, were honored for outstanding contributions to the transformation of America’s health system through research and scholarship
Director of Nursing Research and Health Equity Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Janice Phillips, PhD, RN, CENP, FAAN, was honored by the National Black Nurses Association for exemplary leadership and dedication to nursing practice, academia and service
Rush Team Explores New Telehealth Intervention to Improve Blood Pressure Medication Adherence
Over half of patients with hypertension do not take their medication as prescribed — so researchers are testing telehealth strategies to help them stay on track
New Associate Dean for Research Named at Rush University College of Nursing
Barbara Swanson, PhD, RN, FAAN, ACRN, will direct research activities across the College and mentor nursing researchers