Nursing Program at Chicago State University
Nursing Program Overview
At Chicago State University's School of Nursing, you're more than a student—you’re part of a community that is invested in your success. Our traditional four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program provides the knowledge, clinical experience, and personalized support you need to become a confident, compassionate, and practice-ready registered nurse.
With small class sizes and dedicated faculty mentors, you'll receive individualized attention throughout your academic journey. Our experienced nurse educators are committed to helping you master challenging concepts, develop critical thinking skills, and build the confidence to excel in the classroom, in clinical settings, and beyond.
From your first nursing course to graduation, you'll learn in a supportive environment that challenges you to grow, celebrates your achievements, and prepares you to make a lasting impact on the health of individuals, families, and communities.
Your future starts here—and we're ready to help you achieve it.
2021 - 2022 Academic Year
The curriculum covers theory, labs and clinical hours and is designed for non-traditional students. Our structured yet attainable curriculum encourages academic success while allowing for work-life-study balance. During the final semester of the program, students focus on portfolio building and job interview preparation. CSU nursing program is accredited by ACEN with a site visit scheduled for March 2025.
Nursing Career Pathways
This program equips students with the knowledge and skills required to provide quality client care in various settings such as:
- Hospitals
- Out-patient clinics
- Home health
- Community clinics
CSU nursing graduates work in various areas of specialty including leadership and critical care. This nursing degree program offers a wide area of practice. Graduate nurses have opportunities to practice in their areas of interest such as:
- Medical-surgical units
- Telemetry
- Labor and delivery
- Neonatal units
- Pediatrics
- Emergency and critical care units
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program are also able to pursue advanced education, including master's, doctoral and PhD programs. The career opportunities are endless with advanced education and expertise.
To learn more about how your major might help you after you graduate, see this new academic major report for the state of Illinois. This tool contains useful data on how graduates from different majors are doing in the labor market:
- How much money are they earning?
- What industries are they working in?
- How much debt do they graduate with?
- What occupations are they likely to hold?
Whether declaring an initial major, or switching majors, use this tool to better inform you of your choices!
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