This degree is in demand. Both the American Nurses Association and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing calls for advanced practice nurses to hold a D.N.P. degree and by 2025, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty has committed to moving all entry-level nurse practitioner education to the DNP.
As an NIU student, you'll benefit from the resources and connections provided by the NIU Alumni Association and Career Services. You'll also benefit from our strong network of industry partnerships.
Our graduates excel in a variety of roles, such as:
We are currently accepting applications for the following programs:
We've moved!
The School of Nursing programs have a new home. Beginning in the fall 2023, we are teaching and learning in our new location, the Wellness and Literacy Center at 3100 Sycamore Road. We are excited to share our new home with other healthcare disciplines including audiology, physical therapy and speech-language pathology.
School of Nursing
3100 Sycamore Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-6554
nursing@niu.edu
Monday through Friday
8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.