Traditional 2+2

Students may choose to attend EIU for two years before transferring to any of a number of accredited programs offering a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) and the knowledge and preparation to pass the certification exam required to become a registered nurse (RN).

Since your BSN will be awarded by another institution, you must meet the requirements of that institution. Each program has its own requirements, therefore pertinent to identify their posted requirements.  The following websites will provide information on admission requirements, costs, financial aid, etc.  


Note: If you are planning to take courses at a local community college, contact the Office of Transfer Relations regarding course transfer.

Nursing-Related Courses at EIU

Below is a list of EIU courses that would be required in most nursing programs. However, this list DOES NOT replace information from the nursing program of your choice!


Chemistry and Biology

Course No.Course Name
CHM 1310, 1315 General Chemistry I
CHM 1410, 1415 General Chemistry II
CHM 2430, 2435 Organic Chemistry
BIO 1100 General Biology
BIO 2200 Human Anatomy
BIO 2001G
or
BIO 3520		 Human Physiology
or
Animal Physiology
BIO 1004G
or
BIO 3300		 Practical Microbiology
or
General Microbiology

General Education

Course No.Course Name
ANT 2200G Intro to Anthropology
ENG 1001G, 1002G Composition and Language, Composition and Literature
CMN 1310G Speech Communication
FCS 2100 Nutrition in Society
MAT 2250G Statistics

Other Courses

Course No.Course Name
SOC 2710 Intro to Sociology
PHI 1000G Intro to Philosophy
PHY 1879G Intro to Psychology
FCS 1800 Life Span and Development

Additional courses in social sciences/humanities and physical science are required by individual programs. Make sure to familiarize yourself with each program's specific requirements before making your decision on which institution to attend.