IL Nursing Schools

Nursing Schools in Illinois
With several nationally-recognized hospitals and medical facilities, as well as colleges and universities, Illinois is one of the top states for nursing career education and advancement. From the urban life that surrounds Chicago, to the rural areas of southern Illinois, the state offers tremendous opportunities for all nurses.

Nurses are in demand in Illinois, especially LPNs, nurse midwives, anesthetists, nurse practitioners and nurse educators. In light of the shortage of nurses within Illinois, several state incentive programs have been implemented to help decrease the shortage, encourage nursing career growth within the state and assist with the costs of obtaining a nursing education. Among these incentives are several nursing education scholarships and fellowship programs, as well as the ability for advanced practice nurses to be licensed in more than one specialty with qualifying education and experience.

Top Nursing Schools in Illinois:

University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing

Rush University College of Nursing

Loyola University Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing

Nursing School Spotlight

The following schools are accepting students from across the country.

Explore these accredited online nursing degree programs below and request free no obligation information from any that interest you.

Chamberlain College of Nursing

The Chamberlain College of Nursing allows students currently working in the healthcare field to earn their degree without disrupting their work schedule or family life. Students learn theory and academics that aid their on-the-job skills and prepare them to advance their careers or acquire a specialty.

Kaplan University Nursing

Kaplan University accelerated nursing programs can be completed in 18 months of online self-study. The pace is up to you - Attend class anytime, anywhere, 24/7. No campus attendance is required.

University of Phoenix Nursing

Join over 100,000 working professionals and get your degree from the University Of Phoenix Online. A well-respected degree from the University of Phoenix is the first step in you meeting your career goals.

Walden University Nursing

Walden University, an accredited institution, offers advanced degrees online to professionals who work to advance their careers as well as the greater good. Degree programs include management, education, health and human services, and psychology. Our rigorous programs are designed to help students make a difference in the lives of children, the health of communities or the success of an organization.

South University Nursing

South University offers accelerated nursing degree courses online that focus on what you need to know - allowing you to immerse yourself in course material and achieve a feeling of success every five and a half weeks.

Articles:

Illinois Faces Nursing Shortage of 21,000
By the year 2020 Illinois is expected to have a nursing shortage greater than 21,000 nurses. Faced with this imminent shortage the state is working on creating programs to attract, retain, and train nurses.

Illinois Nursing Scholarships
The John C. Dunham Trust, a philanthropic organization located in the Aurora area of Illinois, has started a grant that will support Illinois area nurses pursue higher education.