Potential nursing students have numerous educational choices in Chicago. Service experiences, internships and work/study in health care organizations are encouraged as part of Loyola University’s undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, which offer coursework in cardiac health and disease management, population-based infection control and environmental safety, oncology, acute care and nurse practitioner. Lifelong learning for healthcare professionals, as well as certificate programs in health informatics, school nurse and palliative care are available at the University of Illinois-Chicago. A clinical setting for nursing education is offered by Rush University. Academic tracks that can help certified nurse assistant, LPN and RN students accelerate toward a bachelor of science degree with a major in nursing are available through Chicago State University. BSN completion programs are available for RNs at Saint Xavier University.
There’s strong demand for nurses in Chicago. According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, 18.85% job growth is projected for registered nurses in the Chicago area by 2012, while 14.88% growth is expected for licensed practical nurses.
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