Acquire the personal and technical skills needed to face the challenges of today's health care environment. Various duties focus around the treatment, education, and emotional support of patients, their families, and the general public. 

to promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness and injury as you work closely with doctors and other health care professionals. A career in nursing can be both professionally and personally fulfilling as it combines a knowledge in science and technology with a compassionate touch. Help fill the demand in job locations from hospitals to private homes.

The Human Anatomy & Physiology courses are affiliated with the Department of Anatomy and  Cell Biology, Rush Medical Center.

Please view the Nursing course list for details on the curriculum.

	address the fundamentals of nursing care, mental health, pediatrics, maternal care, adult and critical care, and pharmacology
	learn basic and applied science topics including human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and developmental psychology
	become aware of the importance of continuing education in the health care field

- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Children's Memorial Hospital
- Holy Cross Hospital
- Provena Mercy Medical Center

Admissions Requirements

• 2.5/4.0 cumulative high school GPA minimum
• One year of high school algebra with "C" average  or higher (within last 5 years)
• One year of high school biology with a lab with a "C" average or higher (within last 5 years)
• One year of high school chemistry with a lab with a "C" average or higher (within last 5 years)
• ACT Composite of 21 or higher or SAT score of 980 or higher (21 on the Math portion)

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