Nursing Program

The nursing program at Chicago State University prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at CSU is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 1981.

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Chicago State University (CSU)

325 N Wells Street, Chicago, IL

Chicago State University is a public college that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Chicago, Illinois, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately 7,400 students are enrolled yearly at CSU.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to CSU score in a range of 16 - 19 on the ACT exam. Chicago State University admits roughly 40 percent of students applying yearly. Of those admitted, nearly 29 percent attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at csu.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $10,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 for the year. This school may provide financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The Chicago State University "Cougars" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students may visit the CSU website to get a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CSU has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).