Rush University College of Nursing continues to showcase its excellence and leadership in nursing education by placing No. 3 in the nation for Doctor of Nurse Practice in the latest @usnews rankings. All six traditionally ranked DNP specialties have also ranked top 5 in the U.S.:
- DNP Administration Programs (No. 2)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (No. 4)
- DNP Leadership Programs (No. 4)
- Gerontology, Acute Care (No. 3)
- Gerontology, Primary Care Programs (No. 4)
- Pediatric, Primary Care Programs (No. 3)
- Psychiatric/ Mental Health (No. 4)
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On Certified Nurses Day, we’re celebrating the newest cohort in Rush University College of Nursing’s Clinical Nurse Leader master’s program. These future certified nurses are building the skills to lead care coordination, strengthen quality and safety efforts and improve patient outcomes. Join us in recognizing the next generation of nursing leaders.
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Top in Illinois. The @rushunursing MSN Nursing Leadership: Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) program is ranked No. 9 nationally in the 2026 @usnews Best Online Programs — and it’s the only top 10 program in Illinois. This recognition reflects our commitment to preparing nurses for impactful clinical leadership roles.
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Rush University’s Men in Nursing brought home hardware for the third consecutive year and fourth time overall at the American Association for Men in Nursing conference. Faculty advisors and members of the group reflect on all they have accomplished and how mentorship is paving the way for future generations of nurses.
“I have all these people that are helping me, providing me with leadership, supervision and guidance in what I want to do. I’m trying to help people who are newer in the organization in my own way,” said Mateo Rey, student vice president of Men in Nursing.
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The Rush community went above and beyond to support Frances Pastuszka, DNP, CRNA ’22, through her journey to become a nurse anesthetist. She and her fiancé, Kenny Lam, recently made a philanthropic gift to Rush to support @rushunursing ’s Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist students and faculty, as well as educational enhancements in the CRNA program.
“I definitely had a lot of challenges that I had to overcome, but the program helped me become a much stronger person, anesthesia provider and nurse — everything,” Frances said. “The program helped us a lot, so we wanted to give back.”
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Step back in time with Rush archivist Nathalie Wheaton as she explores the history of #NursingSchool uniforms from the three predecessor institutions that helped shape @rushunursing .
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From the Rush Archives: In 1983, Ron Graf, RN, was one of five male nurses working in obstetrics and gynecology at Rush. Reflecting on a court ruling that allowed hospitals to exclude male nurses from labor and delivery rooms, Graf said most patients had no issue with a male nurse. “Occasionally patients are surprised when I tell them I’m a nurse,” he said. “They automatically assume I’m a doctor. But I’ve found that if you are capable and professional, most patients have no problem.’’
Visit the link in our bio to read a Rush Archives story where #MenInNursing reflect on their progress and hopes for the future of their profession.
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During Nurses Month we are celebrating the nursing students who will help transform health care. Our students are dedicated to taking the lessons learned in the classroom and the clinic into the community to ensure everyone has the chance to be healthy. Congratulations, Rush nursing students! #RushNurseProud
Rush nurses change lives every day — at the bedside, educating the next generation of nursing leaders, advancing research and serving our communities with heart. During #NursesWeek, we honor your dedication, compassion and commitment to others. Thank you for setting the standard in nursing excellence.
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Survivors of sexual violence can often feel alone following an assault. That's where Rush's sexual assault nurse examiners step in. To mark #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth, Rush SANEs share what to expect if you or a loved one are in need of support in the wake of sexual violence.
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Rush University College of Nursing continues to be recognized as a national leader in nursing education. All six traditionally ranked DNP specialties are top 5 in the U.S. and No. 1 in Illinois.
• DNP Leadership – No. 2
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care – No. 2
• Pediatric Primary Care – No. 2
• Psychiatric Mental Health – No. 3
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care – No. 3
• Family Nurse Practitioner – No. 4
🌟 Academic excellence: The 2024-2025 @usnews #BestGradSchools rankings are here, and Rush University is once again recognized as a top academic institution. Six @rushunursing DNP tracks are ranked in the top five nationally and No. 1 in Illinois. Four @rushuhealthsci programs achieved high marks, with two programs in the top 10. And @rushumedicalcollege was ranked among the best in the research category.
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