Nursing (BSN)

Aurora University’s Nursing program is one of the most respected in the region. The program prepares you to take the NCLEX-RN, a nationwide examination for the licensing of registered nurses. After graduation from the School of Nursing, you must pass the NCLEX-RN examination to become licensed as a registered nurse. In 2024, AU's BSN program earned a 95% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, higher than the national and state averages.  

At AU, you can begin nursing classes immediately in your first year. That's unlike many other colleges that require you to wait until your sophomore or junior year to begin taking classes in the subject.

You will work closely with dedicated faculty in AU’s state-of-the-art nursing and simulation labs to develop the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the ever-changing healthcare environment. You will apply those skills and gain hands-on experience as part of your clinical rotations, learning from experienced nursing faculty.

Following graduation, you will be prepared to enter the workforce as a baccalaureate-trained nurse, a highly recruited position in today’s healthcare market. You will also be ready to take your nursing license exam, a requirement to get your first job in nursing.

AU has been preparing students for careers in nursing since 1947. Today nursing is among the most highly respected careers. Registered nurses make up the largest contingent of the healthcare workforce – far more than doctors. And they make a good living.

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

Nursing School Dean Connie Zak on what to expect as an AU nursing student

At Aurora University you not only receive rigorous nursing skills training, but you learn the importance of earning the trust of each patient you treat and how to practice nursing with care, integrity, and professionalism.

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Why join the community of AU nursing students: As an AU nursing student, you will discover passionate faculty, supportive cohorts, and state-of-the-art nursing and simulation labs that will prepare you to succeed as a nurse in a wide variety of settings.