A Seamless Path from Pre-Nursing to BSN Starts at UIS
13 million nurses are needed worldwide over the next 10 years, and we are cultivating the next generation of skilled graduates to serve this need in our community. In fact, we've proudly educated central Illinois' nursing workforce for 10 years.
UIS and UIC Nursing Springfield, in partnership with Springfield-based Memorial Health, provide an award-winning path from first-year to full-time employee, without ever leaving Springfield.
Earn a nationally top-ranked bachelors of science in nursing (BSN), and graduate expertly trained and personally prepared to step into a rewarding professional nursing career.
Are you workforce ready?
Your choice to pursue a college degree or a career path includes weighing many variables. Will there be jobs available when you graduate? Will the work feel fulfilling? Will it be a good return on your investment?
The answer? Nursing is a sure thing.
Training the healthcare leaders of tomorrow
The University of Illinois Springfield, UIC Nursing Springfield, and Springfield-based Memorial Health offer central Illinois students the opportunity to earn a nationally-ranked bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree on campus at UIS.
Funding your education
Our students have access to generous scholarships, making it more affordable than ever to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing from a nationally top-ranked program, all while living and learning in Springfield. Scholarships are available through both UIS Pre-Nursing and UIC Nursing!