Academic Catalog

Nursing

Rachel Borton, PhD, MSN, FNP-FPA, NRCME
Chairperson of Nursing; Associate Professor

Accredited by:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
655 K Street NW
Washington DC 20001 
(202) 887-6791
ccneaccreditation.org

The purpose of the graduate program is to educate the professional nurse for advanced nursing practice in hospitals, clinics, community health settings, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare-related agencies. The curriculum provides a foundation for further doctoral study.

Bradley University offers a variety of online graduate nursing programs including Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Post- Master’s Certificate (PMC). Five specialty areas are available: Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), and Adult- Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP). Graduate requirements for the MSN Program must be fulfilled within five years of enrollment while DNP Program requirements must be fulfilled within seven years of enrollment. The student must maintain an academic average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) to be in “good standing”. A grade of "B", or better, must be earned in all NUR courses and a “C”, or better, in all other coursework applied toward graduation requirements.

Doctoral Programs

Online Graduate Degree Programs

Online Post-Master Certificates

Online Programs

Bradley University is a SARA-approved institution (SARA=State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements).

Indiana

This institution is authorized by:
The Indiana Board of Proprietary Education
101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 670
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984

Louisiana

Bradley University is currently licensed by the Board of Regents of the State of Louisiana. Licenses are renewed by the State Board of Regents every two years. Licensed institutions have met minimal operational standards set forth by the state, but licensure does not constitute accreditation, guarantee the transferability of credit, nor signify that programs are certifiable by any professional agency or organization.

Maryland

Bradley University is registered with:
Maryland Higher Education Commission
6 N. Liberty Street 10th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201

Minnesota

Bradley University is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.

Washington

Bradley University is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to provide practice experiences in Washington State for MSN/FNP, MSN/Nurse Administrator, MSN/Nurse Educator, and post MSN/FNP certificate, ADN-MSN/FNP and DNP companion programs. For more information, go to the following website: http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/NursingCommission/NursingPrograms.aspx

State laws governing distance education programs may limit Bradley University’s ability to offer online opportunities to students. If you wish to enroll in one of our online degree programs and reside outside of Illinois, please inquire to determine if we have acquired permission to offer online courses in your state.