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About the College of Nursing
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.

College of Nursing Programs and Admissions
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.

Researcher Monique Reed in the community.
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.

U.S. News - Best Grad Schools - Nursing - DNP - 2021
College of Nursing Rankings

We’re ranked #1 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for online graduate nursing programs, and ranked top ten in over ten other categories. Read more about our reputation as one of the best nursing colleges in the country.

 
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College of Nursing No. 1 in U.S. News’ Online Program Rankings

In 2021, Rush University’s College of Nursing ranked No. 1 for the second straight year in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs list. Tied for the top spot among 194 schools, our programs had a top-quality foundation to draw from as distance learning expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 

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College of Nursing News
Rush's College of Nursing Ranks No. 1 in U.S. News' Online Program Rankings
History of online excellence helps the College of Nursing meet the sudden demand for distance learning due to COVID-19.
Students Break Down COVID-19 Research
Students in the Rush University COVID-19 Journal Club sift through news and research to make coronavirus science more accessible for health care workers, and the general public.
Unwavering Commitment to COVID-19 Help
DNP student Greg Bowman is helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in shelters for Chicagoans experiencing homelessness.
Rush Nursing Residents Navigate COVID-19 Pandemic ‘With Compassion and Grace’
Graduate nurses who recently completed Rush’s Nurse Residency Program have been plunged into a radically different health care environment than what they anticipated.
Rush Nurse Research Fellowship: Bridging the Gap Between Bedside and Clinical Research

Its first cohort now completed, this program is providing nurses the opportunity to pursue research studies with the potential to change practice and clinical scholarship.
Christine Kennedy Named Dean of Rush University College of Nursing

Rush University has named Christine M. Kennedy, PhD, RN, FAAN, associate dean for academic programs at the University of Virginia School of Nursing, the fifth John L. and Helen Kellogg Dean of the Rush University College of Nursing.