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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 College of Nursing reinforced its national reputation for excellence in nursing education in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings. All eight ranked programs are in the top five nationwide, and the Clinical Nurse Leader Master’s track garnered the No. 1 spot and the overall DNP program ranked No. 2 for the second consecutive year.

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College of Nursing News
RUSH Students Awarded Distinguished Schweitzer Fellowships for Innovative Community Health Projects
Five students will lead health care initiatives focused on underserved Chicagoans through a yearlong service-learning program
New Funding Will Support Nurse Practitioner Students Interested in Primary Care
Grant will provide stipends to nurse practitioner students from diverse backgrounds committed to practicing primary care in underserved communities
New Funding Fuels the Future of Nurse Anesthetists
Project will support nurse anesthesia students in building clinical skills and cultural competency
Growing Men’s Representation in Nursing

Men comprise less than 10% of the nursing workforce — but the faculty and students leading the RUSH Men in Nursing organization are working to change that
RUSH College of Nursing Programs Earn Top Rankings in Best Graduate Schools Rankings
U.S. News & World Report 2023-24 Best Graduate Schools rankings reinforce RUSH’s reputation for nursing excellence, with a No. 1 position and seven more programs in the top 5
College of Nursing Associate Professor Named to 2023 Class of AWHONN Fellows

Urmeka Jefferson, PhD, RN, was selected by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses in recognition of her contributions to the health of women and newborn babies