National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Annual Pass Rate for Dominican Nursing Graduates

97%
Annual Pass Rate Percentage

Join a Growing Profession

Nursing is one of today’s fastest-growing careers. Nurses are on the front lines of health care, taking on increasingly important roles in patient care and leadership. A BSN from Dominican’s Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing will prepare you to take charge of your career and make a remarkable impact on the world.

The Dominican Nursing Difference

The Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing’s BSN program prepares the professional nurse generalist to be sensitive to culturally diverse understandings of illness, health and wellness. What’s more, our focus on interprofessional education prepares you to collaborate closely with physicians, social workers and other members of the health care team. Launch your nursing career—in settings ranging from community-based hospitals to research institutions—or continue your education in nursing. The choices are endless.

We also offer a direct entry admission opportunity for traditional, four-year undergraduate students leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, allowing qualified students to secure a place in the nursing program beginning the fall semester of their junior year.

During my senior capstone clinical, I had to complete 180 hours of hands-on experience in a hospital with a nurse preceptor. This one-on-one mentorship allowed me to put my classroom skills into practical use. I was placed on a labor and delivery floor, which was the specialty I was most interested in. I had the honor and privilege of participating in several patients' birthing experiences. Getting to see people become parents for the first time, and being part of such a vulnerable experience, truly confirmed my passion for women's health advocacy.”

Naomi Moreland
Dominican University Graduate

A Holistic Approach to Nursing Education

Health care today calls for nurses who know how to solve problems, communicate effectively and treat patients’ emotional and spiritual—as well as medical—needs. That’s why our BSN curriculum incorporates a liberal arts perspective. Classes like psychology and writing offer a window into diverse cultures, strengthen your communication skills, and prepare you to make a positive contribution to your community—and the world. You’ll work closely with nursing faculty who are leaders in their fields, providing real-world experiences and a robust research-focused curriculum.

Nursing Program Highlights

The BSN program prepares students to live out Dominican’s mission of compassionate service through patient care.

Hands-on Learning

Practice and learn new skills in our high-tech clinical simulation labs, where high-fidelity simulators exhibit symptoms of real-life conditions. 

Study in Small Classes

Classes emphasize student attention, accountability and close interaction with faculty and colleagues.

Practice Care in the Community

Apply your knowledge in the real world through patient-based clinical experiences at community clinics, regional hospitals and world-class medical centers.

Learn from Experienced Professors

Faculty members bring years of nursing experience in clinical, administrative and educational settings, helping students connect classroom learning with real-world competencies. 

Additional Study Options

Dominican’s highly regarded programs in the sciences complement nursing coursework with opportunities for study in fields including biochemistry, neuroscience and nutrition science.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Dominican University is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, 320 W. Washington St., 3rd floor, Springfield, IL 62786, (217) 785-0800. The program prepares graduates to be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for licensing as a registered professional nurse.

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

The BSN Student Handbook provides an overview of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Dominican University. Review the current handbook here.

Hands-On Learning Starts in Our Sim Lab

Take a tour of the Borra College of Health Sciences’ high-tech Simulation Education Center

Career Opportunities

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing provides strong preparation for entry-level nursing careers in healthcare settings such as:

  • Hospitals
  • Doctor's offices and clinics
  • Schools
  • Home care organizations
  • Elder care facilities
  • Government Organizations
  • Research Institutions

In addition, a BSN often is followed by advanced study in nursing or other health specialties. As a program of the Borra College of Health Sciences, Dominican's BSN also will provide you with the interdisciplinary skills needed to work in related fields such as health policy, health education, research, and medical sales.

By working in a variety of places I was able to experience different patient populations, which I felt was really beneficial for my nursing degree and expanding my horizons within nursing. My education emphasized how important community is and knowing the community you work in. Healthcare is not within the four walls of a doctors’ office or a hospital.”

Abigail Johnson
Dominican University Graduate

For more information,
please contact:

Undergraduate Admission
domadmis@dom.edu
(708) 524-6800

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