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

Jul 18

Pediatric and Neonatal Online Information Session

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Aug 1

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

4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Aug 2

Transformative Leadership: Systems 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

Mentoring Profile: Lynne Braun, PhD, College of Nursing

Lynne Braun has worked at Rush for nearly 40 years, focusing on cardiovascular disease prevention through lifestyle changes and drug therapies.

Play It Forward: Rush Students Build Playground as Global Health Efforts Expand

Students from the University’s four colleges built the playground for more than 50 children being cared for at an orphanage in a post-earthquake resettlement community in Haiti.

Here’s to Your Future, and Good Health

On April 28, 2018, more than 800 students took the next step in their health care careers, as Rush University celebrated its 46th Commencement.

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

Four 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.