Bachelor in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Bachelor's)

At Illinois College, tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are determined annually by the institution..

This programme prepares students for licensure as a registered nurse through a structured curriculum focused on clinical practice and evidence-based care. Students complete a sequence of nursing courses alongside foundational science and social science requirements. The programme emphasizes patient care across diverse settings including adult, geriatric, maternal, and community health. Clinical practicum experiences are integrated throughout the curriculum to build hands-on competency.

The programme requires 104 credits, including 100 credits in nursing and support courses, 4 credits in statistics, and a requirement to maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA. Clinical practicum components are embedded in multiple courses and must be successfully completed to pass.

Graduates are prepared to work as registered nurses in hospitals, long-term care facilities, community health centres, and outpatient clinics.

Students must earn a 'C' or better in General Biology and General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry, achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, complete at least 28 college credits, and score Proficient or higher on the ATI TEAS test.

The programme totals about 104 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, with a typical duration of four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 75% of applicants.

Illinois College has been part of Jacksonville for almost 200 years. Its Hilltop campus combines winding walks and an ancient grove with buildings and traditions that bring old and new together. Students can join more than 80 clubs, organizations and teams, creating opportunities to find community and develop leadership experience. The campus also supports hands-on learning beyond the classroom, including internships, research experiences and global travel.

Academic programs connect study with practical preparation. Every student participates in internships or other hands-on learning, while selected programs offer focused opportunities from the first year. Mechanical engineering students begin with design process, robotics and computer-aided design. Biology students take part in research, including continuing work in the Florida Keys. Nursing, neuroscience, psychology, education, business administration, finance, economics and computer science are among the fields represented by student and alumni pathways. Illinois College also promises that students will graduate in four years or receive coverage for the cost of remaining courses. For students coming from abroad, global travel, research and internship access can add experience beyond regular coursework. The range of campus organizations offers ways to connect with other students and take on leadership roles while studying in Jacksonville.