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Bradley University's Nursing School emphasizes practical experience and academic excellence, ensuring students are well-prepared for the field of nursing. The Department of Nursing, established in 1956, provides on-campus options for aspiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and offers online undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.

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Allnurses Nursing School Ranking: B

Bradley University is a public, non-profit State Institution offering 4 year or higher degrees.

  • Accreditations: ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
  • Available Formats: Hybrid, On-campus, and Online options available.
  • Tuition (books/fees not included):
    • Undergraduate: $88,530 (average)
    • Graduate: $29,378

University Statistics

  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Graduation Rate: 77%

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Bradley University Nursing Programs

  • Accelerated BSN

  • On-Campus BSN Program
  • $66,965 In-State Tuition
  • 59 Credits
  • 16 Months
  • 3.00 GPA Required

  • RN to BSN

  • On-Campus BSN Program
  • $62,425 In-State Tuition
  • 55 Credits
  • 24 Months

  • Traditional BSN

  • On-Campus BSN Program
  • $136,200 In-State Tuition
  • 120 Credits
  • 48 Months
  • 3.00 GPA Required

Student Demographics

  • 20 Average Age
  • 49% Men
  • 51% Women
  • 1% Veterans
  • 86% White
  • 5% Hispanic
  • 8% Black
  • 3% Asian
  • 3,865 Undergraduate Students
  • 1,334 Graduate Students

Bradley University, founded in 1897, is a private, non-profit university, located in Peoria, Illinois.

In 1956, the Department of Nursing was established and offers an on-campus option for students to become Registered Nurses (RN) as well as online undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and then be eligible for state RN licensure. Students can start the program right after high school, enter as transfer students and/or seek the BSN if he or she is an LPN or an RN with an Associate's degree or diploma in nursing.

There is an Accelerated program available for those who have a bachelor's degree in another field, but would like to pursue a BSN and career path in nursing. This program is 15-months in length. Those who complete the program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam to become licensed as an RN in his or her individual state.

Graduate level programs are designed for nurses who want to advance their degree and enter a specialty. Specialties include nursing administration, education, or solely an MSN-general. There are traditional students who start with no degree and obtain the MSN degree as well as BSN-MSN and RN-MSN programs for nurses who want to continue.

Undergraduate Programs

BSN Program

Students can start as freshmen, but do not start clinical rotations until the sophomore year.

LPN-BSN Program

The Licensed Practical Nurse is awarded up to 11 hours of credit for his or her prior learning. Following completion of NUR 300 and 310 with a minimum grade of 'C', the student may enroll in required junior nursing courses. A total of 60 hours can be transferred from a community college.

RN-BSN Program

Registered Nurses are awarded up to 3 hours of credit for their prior learning. There is a maximum of 66 hours that can be transferred from a community college. 124 semester hours must be completed for the BSN degree.

Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Administration

This program is designed for the nurse who would like to begin a career path in management within a variety of healthcare settings.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Education

This program is designed to prepare the nurse to meet minimum teaching requirements as set forth by the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act.

The MSN Nursing Administration program meets the minimum State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act requirements and prepares the RN for the doctoral level of study. Learners are prepared to sit for one of the certifications offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE).

Certificate in Nursing Education

The program is designed for post-MSN graduates who would like to gain the knowledge of theory and practice of nursing education.

Master of Science In Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)

This program provides the opportunity for licensed registered nurses who hold a BSN to become master's prepared family nurse practitioners. After completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) credentialing examination for FNP. 

FNP Certificate

After graduation, nurses are eligible to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) credentialing examination for FNP. 

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Leadership (DNP)

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is designed to provide the opportunity for master's prepared, licensed registered nurses to advance their leadership skills to a terminal nursing degree level.

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP)

This program provides the opportunity for licensed registered nurses who hold a BSN to become doctoral level family nurse practitioners. After graduation, the student is then eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) credentialing examination for FNP.

Accreditation

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited the baccalaureate degree in nursing, master's degree in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Bradley University.

Bradley University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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