North Park University School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Mission Statement

The mission of North Park University, as the University of the Evangelical Covenant Church, is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.

Accreditations

• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Illinois State Board of Registered Nursing
• Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
• Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)

Program Distinctives

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences at North Park University integrates dynamic teaching and clinical best practices into educational experiences that develop ethical and compassionate graduates committed to patient-centered care, clinical expertise, and skillful practice. Our caring and dedicated faculty lead by example in the classroom and clinical practice and infuse the curriculum with a values-centered model grounded in Christian principles.

Mission/Service-Learning Opportunities

• Students have opportunities for international experience in Zambia, Mexico, and Sweden.

Degrees Offered 

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS, BSN)
• Accelerated BSN (post-bachelor's/second degree BSN)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Post-master's Certificate
• Family Nurse Practice
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• MSN: Family Nurse Leadership/Management
• MSN: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Post-master’s Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner
• Post-master's Certificate: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner