DePaul University
DePaul University is the nation's largest Catholic institution of
higher education with a diverse enrollment of over 20,000
students. Dedicated to the mission of St. Vincent de Paul, the
University is known for its teaching excellence, service to the
poor, and scholarship that informs teaching and meets human
needs.
The university offers undergraduate, graduate, professional, and
doctoral programs on seven campuses in and surrounding the
Chicago metropolitan area. DePaul students and faculty are
actively engaged with the culturally rich urban environment
through curricular offerings, research, and more than 70 public
service programs.
Once a university primarily serving the diverse neighborhoods of
Chicago, DePaul now attracts students to its distinguished
programs from all fifty states and dozens of foreign countries.
This vibrant network of people and programs enables students,
faculty, staff, alumni and friends to advance personally,
professionally, and intellectually and creates lifelong benefits
for all.
The Department of Nursing
The Vincentian mission, a diverse learning community, and
innovative programs that aim to set the standard for the nursing
profession distinguishes nursing education at DePaul University.
Our vision foresees professional nurses as highly empowered
clinical partners in health promotion and disease prevention, and
leaders in creating a just health care system that is affordable,
effective, and compassionate. This vision drives the academic
programs and professional socialization for the student of
nursing at DePaul University.
The Department of Nursing offers flexible on and off-campus
programs for registered nurses seeking bachelor's degree
completion or master's degree specialization in nursing. For
students with baccalaureate degrees in non-nursing fields seeking
RN licensure and entry to nursing practice, the department offers
a revolutionary new master's degree program in generalist
nursing. Students are men and women from diverse ethnic and
educational backgrounds who bring a variety of life experiences
to the classroom and practice setting.
Both the undergraduate and graduate programs are accredited by
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Nurse
Anesthesia program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation
of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
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Bachelor of Science Degree Completion for Registered Nurses
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This program is designed to prepare professional nurses for
leadership roles in managed care and community health practice,
and to accelerate entry into graduate nursing education. Direct
transfer of nursing credits, advanced placement, and traditional
or non-traditional study options are available.
Master of Science in Generalist Nursing
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This program is designed to prepare persons with a bachelor's
degree in any field to become a professional registered nurse
through examination (NCLEX-RN). Students complete 830 clinical
hours in the traditional areas of medical-surgical,
maternal-child health, pediatric, psychiatric-mental health, and
community health nursing. Students also complete the core
graduate courses in nursing and advanced practice that create the
foundation for post-master's degree, academic or advanced
practice specialization.
This program is the first of its kind in the state of Illinois.
The major advantage of this program for college graduates over
other types of associate degree or accelerated bachelor's degree
programs is that all classes are taught at the graduate level for
graduate students. This program is ideal for the individual whose
ultimate goal is advanced practice nursing or doctoral
preparation in nursing.
A Master of Science Completion Program is also available for
CRNAs, CNMs, and NPs.
Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing for Registered
Nurses
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In 1953 at the request of the National League for Nursing [NLN],
we were the first institution in the State of Illinois to
establish a graduate program in nursing.
Currently master's degree and post-master's certificate
specializations are available for registered nurses with a
bachelor's or master's degree in nursing and licensure in the
State of Illinois. Graduates are eligible for professional
certification through the American Nurses' Association
Credentialing Center and the Council on Certification of Nurse
Anesthetists. Registered nurses with a degree in another major
can complete the equivalent coursework in nursing as a condition
of full admission to the program. Students of this program may
select one of the following specializations:
- Clinical Specialist
- Community Health
- Medical-Surgical
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nurse Leader
- Nurse Practitioner
- Adult
- Family
- Pediatric
- Women's Health
- Nurse Scholar
Certificate Programs
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The following certificate programs are available:
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Managed Care and Case
Management
- Post-Master's Certificate in Adult, Family, Pediatric, or
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Education &
Scholarship or Nursing Administration & Leadership
Programs for Minorities
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- Financial Assistance: Priority in funding decisions is given
to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with the greatest
financial need, or who intend to practice in health professions
shortage areas.
- Student Resource Centers: The Offices of Multicultural
Student Affairs, Students with Disabilities, and International
Students provide intensive advising, logistical support services,
advocacy and socio-cultural programming for minority and special
needs students. Academic support is available through the PLUS
program, the Writing Center and the English Language Academy.
- Student Organizations: Many academic enrichment organizations
and cultural centers are available for students of diverse ethnic
and racial backgrounds.