Traditional BSN
The traditional BSN program incorporates face-to-face instruction and hands-on practical learning from day one.
Admission: Fall only
To be admitted to the traditional BSN program, students must have already completed 57 credit hours of college-level coursework. Students complete the program over four full-time semesters (no summers), and after graduation, they are eligible to sit for the RN licensure exam.
The traditional BSN program is offered at our campuses in Chicago, Springfield and Urbana.
Application deadline is January 15. Learn about applying →
Highlights for BSN students Heading link
At the bedside: Learn about clinical rotations
What our students say Heading link
“As a student, I was fortunate to have clinical experiences in the ICU, which gave me a leg up in applying for my current job as an ICU nurse. My training prepared me to be a nurse leader and gave me the confidence to succeed in such a high-stress unit.”
| BSN '17
“My peers were some of the most brilliant, motivated people I have ever met. Nursing school is hard; your peers make it easier in a lot of ways. Study group is the key, and having people to unwind with helps you keep going.”
| BSN '18