Accelerated nurse programs enable people holding degrees other than nursing to pursue a different career. They are fast, concentrated, and designed to meet the rising nurse demand. However, the myriad ...

Chicago-area nursing programs are in growth mode, hustling to open more seats, hire instructors and carve out extra training space as hospitals warn that a staffing crunch could hit patient care.

NursingProcess.org recently named College of DuPage’s Associate Degree in Nursing program as one of the Top 10 Best ADN Programs in Illinois. This recognition is based on a comprehensive evaluation of ...

MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Enrollment at Illinois community colleges made a record jump this spring: 8.9%. It’s the biggest increase since the state board started collecting systemwide data in the late ...

If you didn’t meet the early admission requirements, there are a few steps that you need to take to be admitted to the nursing program. Meet with a nursing advisor If you indicate an interest in ...

Many community colleges have stopped offering nursing programs due to state regulations capping CNA classes to eight students, Hartman noted. Colleges can’t afford to employ a full-time registered ...

As we welcome 2026, the year represents more than a date on the calendar for Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, it marks our 25th anniversary. It is a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come, ...

Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...

Many people in Illinois think nursing school starts with a clean slate. They assume that until classes begin, they are not building anything useful. This belief causes stress, especially for those ...