B.S. in Nursing for R.N.'s

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Northern's Nursing for R.N.'s Program is designed to meet the needs of the registered nurse who wishes to complete a bachelor of science degree with a major in nursing. The amount of time required for a registered nurse to fulfill the requirements of the baccalaureate degree completion program varies depending upon the amount of transfer credit. In addition, the School of Nursing offers courses for the R.N. in cooperation with Rock Valley College.

The bachelor's degree with a major in nursing prepares the professional nurse for leadership roles in patient care in the total spectrum of health care agencies and settings. Graduates are prepared to function in the delivery of nursing care and assist in the improvement of health care delivery systems. They are prepared to apply physical and social sciences knowledge on the job and may enter graduate programs to further increase their nursing competencies and skills. The application for admission, accompanied by a photocopy of the applicant's current Illinois R.N. license and transcripts from all schools attended since high school, must be sent to the NIU Office of Admissions. R.N. students will be considered for admission to the School of Nursing as soon as they are admitted to NIU.

The following includes a complete summary of the School of Nursing admission requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Admission to NIU as a regular degree seeking student
• Licensure to practice in the state of Illinois
• Employment in nursing in the past five years or provide evidence of a refresher course
• GPA from a college or university consistent with the standards required by the School of Nursing
• Completion of a goal and expectancy statement*
• Two letters of recommendation; one from a previous faculty member and one from a nursing supervisor

Need to talk about your education goals or the application process? E-mail a nursing adviser. cuhlken@niu.edu