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Rush University 600 South Paulina Street - Suite 440 Chicago, IL 60612-3873 |
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Rush UniversityRush University is the academic component of Rush University Medical Center, a leader in health care in Chicago and in the Midwest for over 170 years. Founded in 1972, the University includes the College of Nursing, Rush Medical College, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College. As a health sciences university affiliated with a major medical center, the College of Nursing is uniquely situated to focus on the priority of patient care. Table of Contents
The College of NursingBack to topThe mission of Rush University College of Nursing is to respond to the health needs of a diverse society by preparing future generations of highly qualified clinician nurse leaders. Rush graduates contribute to generating and disseminating knowledge that advances the scientific basis of nursing practice and providing innovative leadership in nursing education. This mission supports and sustains the goals of Rush University Medical Center through the education of nurses who improve clinical outcomes for clients and families by practicing evidence-based, patient-centered care. The education and preparation of students to meet the health needs of a culturally diverse society is facilitated at Rush by the integration of academic, research and clinical practice components. Rush students have the advantage of attending a private university that is a vital part of a nationally recognized academic medical center. This unique integration stimulates excellence in education, practice, scholarly activities and professional leadership by the faculty and the graduates of the College of Nursing. AccreditationBack to topThe Rush University College of Nursing was re-accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in 2009. The College was accredited for ten years through 2019, the maximum granted by CCNE. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) for Non-NursesBack to topGeneralist Entry Master's (GEM)Back to topThe GEM program is designed for students with a non-nursing baccalaureate degree or higher. Students receive a generalist education in nursing at the graduate level and are conferred a Master's degree upon graduation. The program of study is a fast-paced, five-days a week curriculum. It is six quarters in length with one additional quarter spent in a residency experience. A combination of classroom and clinical coursework is provided throughout the program. Students have rich clinical experiences with adults, children and older adults in a variety of health care settings. Graduates are eligible to sit for RN licensure and Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) certification. Students are prepared not for specialist practice, but rather as clinical leader generalists who will actively improve the quality of client care across the health care continuum. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) for RNsBack to topClinical Nurse Leader (CNL)Back to topThe Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Master of Science in Nursing graduate is responsible for the clinical management of comprehensive client care for individuals and clinical populations across the continuum of care, and in multiple settings. He/she assumes leadership/accountability for health outcomes for a specific group of clients within a unit or setting. The program is eight quarters in length and offered as a part-time program of study. All courses are offered online. There is a clinical residency requirement that may be completed at the student's place of employment. In addition, students take two electives that add a role component, e.g., education or management, to the clinical nurse leader focus. Advanced Practice Options
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