Academics
The Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, part of Loyola's Health Sciences Division, offers a wide range of degree programs including undergraduate, graduate, and dietetics programs. At the undergraduate level, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the Accelerated BSN (ABSN). The graduate programs offer a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with tertiary practitioner specialties, clinical nurse specialist preparation, nursing and health care administration, informatics and outcome performance management. The School of Nursing also offers a Master of Science in Dietetics. Finally, the Graduate School in collaboration with the School of Nursing awards the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a focus in nursing.
Choosing the Right Program
| Program | Designed for | Level | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | Students with a high school diploma (incoming freshman) |
Undergraduate | To earn a BSN degree and a RN license (after passing NCLEX) |
| Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) | Students with a previous non-nursing bachelor's degrees | Undergraduate | To earn a BSN degree and RN License (after passing NCLEX) |
| RN-BSN | Licensed, professional nurses who wish to complete their B.S.N. through an entirely online course program | Undergraduate | To earn a BSN degree |
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Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management (non-nursing) |
Students with a high school diploma or some college credit |
Undergraduate |
To earn a BS in Health Systems Management |
| B.S. in Exercise Science | Students with a high school diploma (incoming freshman) | Undergraduate | To earn a BS in Exercise Science |
| Students with a BSN and RN License | Graduate |
To become a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or earning an advanced nursing degree | |
| RN-MSN | Associates Degree or Diploma-prepared nurses | Graduate | To earn an advanced nursing degree and become an Advanced Practice Nurse |
| MSN/MBA | |||
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Students with a MSN degree. Students seeking the Population-based Infection Prevention & Environmental Safety (PIPES) DNP track may enter as post-BSN. | Graduate | To prepare nurses for the highest level of advanced nursing practice or management in complex healthcare organizations and the community. |
| PhD | Students with a BSN and Advanced Practice degree in Nursing | Graduate | Students interested in becoming nursing scholars or researchers |
| Certificate Programs | Post-baccalaureate nurses and other health professions | Graduate | Students interested in advancing their knowledge and skills in practice areas and expanding career options |
| Dietetic Internship Programs |