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Become a Leader in Healthcare 

Nurses are on the front lines of healthcare today, taking on increasingly important roles in both patient care and leadership. Nursing continues to be one of the fastest growing careers, with projected job growth of 6% from 2022 to 2032. The standards for nurses entering the field reflect the need for rigorous training in medical science, interpersonal and administrative skills.

At Dominican University, you will practice your nursing skills in high-tech simulation labs, collaborate with experienced faculty and prepare to serve as an agent of change in one of the world鈥檚 most rewarding professions.


Who We Are 

As a student of the Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing, you鈥檒l join a community of compassionate caregivers training to promote the health and well-being of every individual.

The mission of the Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing is to provide nursing students with a foundation for professional practice that respects the dignity of each and every person, pursuit of the common good, and concern for those most vulnerable.

The purpose of the BSN and RN-BSN programs is to prepare the nurse generalist to practice in a variety of settings, sensitive to culturally diverse understandings of illness, health, and wellness. 

The graduate of the BSN programs will be a liberally educated individual who is committed to using her or his talents to make a positive contribution to the world, and has acquired the knowledge and skills to provide humanistic nursing practice in multiple settings as well as a foundation for advanced study in nursing.


The Dominican Difference

We take a relationship-centered approach to nursing education. You鈥檒l work collaboratively and build close partnerships with faculty and colleagues. In keeping with Dominican鈥檚 mission, our nursing program provides a foundation for professional practice that respects the dignity of each and every person, pursuit of the common good, and concern for those most vulnerable.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Dominican

As part of the Borra College of Health Sciences, the Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing's Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Dominican University will prepare you to succeed in this dynamic field. The program will equip you to sit for and pass the NCLEX-RN examination and obtain licensure to practice as a registered professional nurse.

BSN Program Highlights

  • Two state-of-the-art clinical simulation laboratories built specifically for nursing
  • Small classes, maximizing close interaction with faculty and colleagues
  • Opportunities for study and research in fields including biochemistry, neuroscience and nutrition science
  • Faculty with years of nursing experience
  • Strong connections with clinical partners, providing opportunities for meaningful professional interaction and clinical experiences

Clinical Affiliation Agreements

The following sites are secured executed clinical affiliation agreements with the Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing at Dominican University. The availability of each site varies from semester to semester every academic year. We are also working on forming new clinical affiliation partnerships.

  • Alexian Brothers Hospital
  • AMITA Bolingbrook Hospital
  • AMITA Glen Oaks Hospital
  • AMITA Hinsdale Hospital
  • AMITA LaGrange Hospital
  • Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
  • Chicago Behavioral Health Center
  • Elmhurst Hospital
  • Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital
  • Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
  • Hartgrove Hospital
  • Holy Cross Hospital
  • MacNeal Hospital
  • Marianjoy, Inc.
  • Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Oak Park School District 97
  • Presence Saints Mary & Elizabeth Medical Center
  • Premier Point Home Health and Infusion Services
  • Riveredge Hospital
  • River Forest School District 90
  • Rush Oak Park Hospital
  • Rush University Medical Center
  • Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Shriner鈥檚 Children鈥檚 Hospital
  • St. Anthony Hospital
  • University of Chicago Medical Center
  • Vanguard Home Care
  • Westlake Hospital
  • Westside Health Authority
  • West Suburban Medical Center

Learn from an Expert Team Devoted to Your Success

In small class sizes, you鈥檒l learn from our outstanding faculty who bring years of nursing and leadership experience in a wide-range of professional settings.

 

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Dominican University is accredited by the , 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.