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The four-year, on-campus Traditional Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Eastern Illinois University prepares students for careers as registered nurses through rigorous coursework, immersive simulation, and clinical experiences across a variety of healthcare settings. Graduates are ready to meet the challenges of today's healthcare environment with confidence.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
124 Total, 72 in Major
Careers
Nurses

Why Study Nursing at EIU?

  • Small Class Sizes & Individualized Support
  • Cohort Learning in a Supportive Community
  • Clinical Experiences Across Diverse Healthcare Settings
  • High-Fidelity Simulation & Hands-On Learning
  • Exceptional NCLEX Success & 100% Graduate Employment
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"I chose Eastern because I enjoy the beautiful campus and to me it feels like a family size school it's the perfect size. I am big on friendship and I can not wait to see who I meet here. ... I am proud to be a future Panther."
Shayla Perez
Nursing | Class of 2030
Shayla Perez, Nursing at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Concept-Based Curriculum: Prepare for the complexity of today’s healthcare environment.
  • Active Learning Strategies: Engage through innovative, application-focused teaching.
  • High-Fidelity Simulation: Build clinical confidence through realistic, hands-on practice.
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Hands-On Experience, Nursing students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Traditional Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Eastern Illinois University is a four-year, on-campus program that prepares students for careers as registered nurses. Students build a strong foundation in the sciences while developing the clinical judgment, communication, and critical thinking skills needed to provide high-quality nursing care.

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Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Registered Nurses

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.
Openings: Employers are expected to need at least 75,000 people for this career over the next several years. That count includes new jobs created by growth and spots opened when workers move on.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly / Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit SocialSocial interest typeYou like helping people. This work centers on supporting others by helping, teaching, advising or serving them.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Richard Clapp
Associate Professor, Interim Chief Nursing Administrator, Director of the Traditional Prelicensure BSN Program
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2201 Ninth Street Hall
217-581-7166
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Angela Hallowell
Administrative Aide
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2201 Ninth Street Hall
217-581-7049
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
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