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

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.

College of Nursing Departments

Our nursing college faculty are nationally and internationally known for their expertise across our departments, encompassing the full spectrum of nursing.

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.

College of Nursing Rankings

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

Upcoming Events

2 May

General College of Nursing On-Campus Information Session (all degree options)

4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

3 May

Transformative Leadership: Systems DNP Online Information Session

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

9 May

APHN (DNP) Online Information Session

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Want to learn more about what Rush graduates are doing now?

Browse our Nursing in Action stories or read the magazine.

College of Nursing News

Rush University Celebrating 46th Commencement

Valerie Montgomery Rice, president and dean of the Morehouse School of Medicine, will deliver the commencement address.

When Great Talent Meets Great Attitude

A Q&A with Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, the honorary speaker at Rush University’s 2018 commencement ceremony.

2018 Cohn Fellowship Award Winners Announced

Five junior faculty members at Rush University will receive $100,000 in grant support for their research.

U.S. News Ranks Rush University Programs Among Nation’s Best

In the 2019 U.S. News & World Report’s ”Best Graduate Schools” rankings, eight Rush University College of Nursing programs and one College of Health Sciences program ranked in the top five in the country.

MLK Day 2018 Day of Service

Students from each of Rush University’s four colleges will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday by performing health screenings and vaccinations, providing meals and education and collecting toiletries for military veterans.

Rush’s College of Nursing Ranked 14th in U.S. News & World Report Online Rankings

Another strong showing from the college highlights its commitment to distance learning for the nurses of tomorrow.