Degree Description

The flexible, online RN to B.S. in Nursing program from Northern Illinois University is designed for registered nurses pursuing career advancement through continued education. As an NIU student, you can build on your RN experience and gain valuable skills for a range of health care settings. Transfer up to 33 previously earned nursing credits and finish your degree in as few as 12 months.

College Overview

Northern Illinois University is a public institution. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,834 (fall 2021), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 800 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Northern Illinois University's ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #331-440. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,662; out-of-state tuition and fees are $12,662.Northern Illinois University is located about 65 miles west of Chicago in the city of DeKalb. Graduate students can choose from about 80 master's degrees, including those offered by the colleges of business and law and the highly ranked Division of Public Administration. Undergraduates can choose from about 60 academic majors and participate in the Research Rookies program, which gives freshmen and sophomores a chance to conduct research in their field of study under faculty guidance. Many students at Northern Illinois University choose to study abroad, and the school offers programs for academic credit in about 75 countries.On campus, Northern Illinois students can join more than 200 clubs and about 40 Greek-letter organizations. The university is also home to numerous varsity athletic teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference. The NIU sports teams are known as the Huskies, but that hasn't always been the case. They were called the Teachers and the Profs in the school's early days as a teachers college, and they have been nicknamed the Cardinals and the Northerners as well. Notable NIU alumni include Dan Castellaneta, who voices Homer Simpson and several other characters on the animated television show "The Simpsons."Northern Illinois University is a public institution. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,834 (fall 2021), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 800 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Northern Illinois University's ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #331-440. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,662; out-of-state tuition and fees are $12,662.Northern Illinois University is located about 65 miles west of Chicago in the city of DeKalb. Graduate students can choose from about 80 master's degrees, including those offered by the colleges of business and law and the highly ranked Division of Public Administration. Undergraduates can choose from about 60 academic majors and participate in the Research Rookies program, which gives freshmen and sophomores a chance to conduct research in their field of study under faculty guidance. Many students at Northern Illinois University choose to study abroad, and the school offers programs for academic credit in about 75 countries.On campus, Northern Illinois students can join more than 200 clubs and about 40 Greek-letter organizations. The university is also home to numerous varsity athletic teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference. The NIU sports teams are known as the Huskies, but that hasn't always been the case. They were called the Teachers and the Profs in the school's early days as a teachers college, and they have been nicknamed the Cardinals and the Northerners as well. Notable NIU alumni include Dan Castellaneta, who voices Homer Simpson and several other characters on the animated television show "The Simpsons."

College Features

• Advance your career

  Develop in-demand skills through rich learning experiences.
• Flexible schedule

  Study full time or part time, on whatever schedule works for you in small, personalized courses.
• Top-quality education

  Earn your degree in a top-ranked, accredited program.
• Learn from industry professionals

  Expert faculty bring a wide range of real-world experience into the classroom as you gain the knowledge and competencies you need for career advancement and increased earning potential.