Nursing (BSN)

• Academic Catalog - Program Information
• Academic Catalog - Course Descriptions
• BSN Student Handbook (PDF)
• BSN Study Plan (PDF)
• Professional Nursing Disclosure for Incoming Students (PDF)

Clinical Affiliation Locations

Interprofessional Practice Partnership

River Forest Fire Department: Our official practice partnership with the River Forest Fire Department allows for unique and innovative interprofessional collaborative learning. This relationship has grown beyond CPR skills attainment to a true collaborative partnership that enhances learning in the care of the adult, pregnant patient, pediatric patient, in end-of-life care situations and in emergent care in the community and hospital setting. Additionally, this collaboration has provided an opportunity for the nursing faculty and their firefighter/paramedic counterparts to work together in the development of the ENVISION summer nursing camp for pre-college age students.

Nursing is a unique, practice-oriented discipline that meets a societal goal. The science of nursing is concerned with critical thinking, problem solving and the application of knowledge. The art of nursing involves combining the science of nursing knowledge with interacting, caring and valuing. Through robust theoretical and experiential learning, students will meet the eligibility requirements necessary to successfully gain licensure as a registered nurse generalist through completion of the National Council State Board of Nursing Examination (NCLEX-RN). Upon successful completion of the NCLEX, CUC nurse alumni will be prepared to assume the role of the registered nurse and help enhance the profession by becoming future nurse leaders. The Concordia University Chicago BSN Program has developed student learning outcomes to create a strong foundation for practice-ready nurse graduates.

1. Demonstrate the core values of the University and LCMS by assuming responsibility and accountability for practice, by providing safe person-centered care that is respectful of the diversity of the human experience.
2. Utilize knowledge of nursing science with the foundation of a Lutheran based liberal arts education to develop critical thinking and sound judgement in the provision of holistic, compassionate, and coordinated care to individuals, families, and communities while promoting health and the prevention of disease.
3. Promote, provide, and collaborate in evidence-based, safe, person-centered care to individuals, families, and communities that is inclusive of diverse populations.
4. Incorporate the skills of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, negotiation, teaching and advocacy while participating in Interprofessional healthcare team.
5. Demonstrate management and leadership principles in complex health care systems that incorporates the art and science of nursing and promotes the collaboration with internal and external healthcare stakeholders.
6. Competently utilize technology and health information resources for self, colleagues, individuals, families, groups, and communities.
7. Demonstrate accountability for formal and informal experiences that promote both personal and professional growth and lifelong learning.

The BSN program is currently in the process of seeking accreditation from the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Status information is available on the University's Consumer Information page, under the Accreditation tab.

Student Complaints

Students may complete the Student Complaint Form to formally report concerns related to their academic program.