
For the fifth consecutive time, Rush University Medical Center has received Magnet designation, the highest national recognition given for nursing excellence.
Rush University College of Nursing ranks 11th among 150 schools listed in the graduate nursing programs category in U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 “Best Online Programs” list, improving two spots from its 2015 ranking. The rankings were released today.
“We are proud to once again be recognized for our commitment to preparing superb practitioners and leaders in nursing, regardless of student location,” said Marquis Foreman, PhD, RN, FAAN, dean of Rush University College of Nursing. “Our distance-learning students benefit from the same dedicated faculty who teach students on our campus.”
Rush University College of Nursing also is ranked No. 19 out of 503 graduate nursing schools in the country in U.S. News’ 2016 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” survey and has six specialties ranked in the top five.
The online program rankings are calculated by U.S. News based on the following categories:
Almost 8,000 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students have graduated from Rush University College of Nursing. The college awarded its first bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 1975, its first doctor of nursing science degree in 1980 and its first practice doctorate in 1990.
Nursing programs are offered from the master’s through the doctoral (DNP and PhD) levels. The generalist entry master’s program is the pre-licensure program for entry into registered nurse practice.
The following are the college’s degree options available online: