RUSH College of Nursing once again received high rankings, reinforcing its national reputation for excellence in nursing education. All eight ranked programs are in the top five nationwide, and the Clinical Nurse Leader Master鈥檚 track garnered the No. 1 and the overall DNP program ranked No. 2 for the second consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings released on April 25.
鈥淲e are very proud to have all eight of these programs receive strong rankings with all of them in the top five.鈥 says , the John L. and Helen Kellogg Dean, College of Nursing and Interim Provost for RUSH University. 鈥淭hese rankings reinforce our college鈥檚 legacy of academic excellence that prepares the next generation of nurses to advance health care for patients, families and communities.鈥
The College of Nursing ranked in the top 5 in seven other categories:
- Overall Doctor of Nursing Practice (no. 2)
- Pediatric, Primary Care (no. 2)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (no. 3)
- Psych Mental Health (no. 3)
- Adult Gerontology, Acute Care (no. 4)
- Adult Gerontology, Primary Care (no. 4)
- Nursing Administration (no. 5)
The College of Nursing also claimed the No. 10 position in the online master鈥檚 degree category. prepares students who already have a bachelor鈥檚 degree in another field to pursue a career in nursing. This is the first year the Generalist Entry Master鈥檚 program has been ranked as an online program.
鈥淩USH remains a clear choice for nurses looking to advance their careers, and for passionate people who want to begin their career in nursing,鈥 says Kennedy.
