Rush University

Nursing Programs Offered

BSN Programs
DNP Programs (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
MSN Programs
Nursing Science - Doctor's degree
Nursing Science - Master's degree
Nursing Science - Post-master's certificate
RN Programs

MSN Program Details

The Generalist Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus in clinical leadership, the 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. Students are eligible to sit for RN licensure and Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) certification. Students are prepared, not for specialist practice, but rather as advanced generalists who will actively improve the quality of client care across the health care continuum.

Post-baccalaureate nurses can enroll in a part-time, 2-year, online program to earn their MSN as an clinical nurse leader. Students are eligible to sit for Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) certification.

Admission Options:

Choosing the appropriate degree option depends on the educational goals and academic background of the student. Students generally come prepared in one of the following ways:

-College graduate of a 4-year institution
-RN with a baccalaureate degree in a field other than nursing
-RN with a baccalaureate degree with an upper division major in nursing
-RN with a master's degree in nursing

The following guidelines will help you choose your potential degree options:

Applicant from group 1 may apply to the GEM Master's program.

Applicants from groups 2 and 3 may apply directly for the MSN (Clinical Nurse Leader) DNP (with specialty certification), or PhD degree.

Applicants from group 4 may apply to the DNP (specialty certification or systems leadership) or PhD programs.

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Details

DNP with Specialty Certification Options (for BSNs or MSNs)
-Nurse Practitioner (NP)
-Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
-Advanced Public Health Nursing

Some programs can be completed entirely online.

DNP in Systems Leadership - Online A post-MSN practice doctorate that prepares graduates for systems level leadership and improving outcomes in a variety of settings.