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

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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.

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.
  
  

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from DePaul University.

For more information, visit the home page of DePaul University - Department of Nursing.