Nursing @ UIC
Introduction
The UIC College of Nursing offers admission to incoming first-year students to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, but because of the interest and demand in nursing, not all eligible students can be admitted. LAS Pre-Health Advising assists pre-nursing students who are enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to prepare for a future in a nursing career. LAS Pre-Health advisors work with students to determine which pre-nursing pathway is the best option for them, whether that is preparing to apply to a BSN or Master’s in Nursing (MSN) program after receiving a bachelor’s degree from UIC or applying to transfer to the BSN major at UIC or another institution.
While students can pursue any major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Bachelor of Science Integrated Health Studies: Concentration in Behavioral Health major includes all of the prerequisites for nursing preparation and is a popular major with LAS students.
LAS Pre-Health Advisors encourage any UIC student with an interest in nursing to declare an Educational Goal of Pre-Nursing to make sure that you are receiving updated information throughout your undergrad journey!
There are many pathways a student can pursue to become a nurse. Students interested in nursing are strongly encouraged to research the profession. The following web sites are good resources for the profession, scholarships, and financial aid information:
Online Nursing resources
Advising Information
First-year students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are required to meet with an academic advisor during New Student Advising and Registration prior to scheduling courses for their first year. This is a great time to declare an educational goal of pre-nursing to ensure that you receive information about pre-nursing, including events and opportunities.
LAS pre-nursing students may schedule an appointment with a Pre-Nursing advisor at any time; including during their first-year at UIC. Webinars are also available for students who want to learn more but aren’t ready to meet with an advisor or aren’t sure what questions to ask.
Non-LAS students who wish to meet a LAS pre-nursing advisor may fill out a request form to schedule an appointment.