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Loyola Nursing
Shaping the future of health care through research and education
Grounded in Loyola University Chicago's rich Ignatian heritage, the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing takes an integrated approach to nursing education, practice, and research by uniquely shaping our students to serve humanity.
Whether you are just beginning your nursing education or a working nurse seeking to expand your career options, the School of Nursing offers a wide-range of high-quality and accessible programs to meet your needs. As a Loyola Nursing graduate, you will be equipped with the competencies, knowledge, and ethical foundation to deliver top-notch care for patients and shape the future of health care.
On each of Loyola Nursing's three campuses, faculty engage in research focused on improving health care and health outcomes. Many are certified in their areas of clinical expertise and serve in leadership positions for regional and national nursing organizations.
At Loyola, we are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment that challenges students with robust curriculum and experiences. Within our close-knit community, we embrace cura personalis, or care for the whole person, by considering each person's individual needs and respecting their uniqueness. Our holistic approach to nursing education sets our graduates apart and provides them with a competitive edge in the marketplace.
$1.95M
In donor gifts in fiscal year 2024
Top 5%
Ranking among undergraduate nursing programs nationally
1,214
Students enrolled in fall 2024
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“I chose Loyola because its values most closely aligned with my own. It was a place I knew would allow me the room to grow as an individual, and the guidance to grow into a professional.” David Carli (BSN '19)
Nearly 90 Years of Nursing Excellence and Education
Loyola Nursing's baccalaureate program is the oldest in the state, admitting its first class in 1935. We continue to be a leader in nursing education.
1935 to 1979
1935: Established the first collegiate nursing program in Illinois.
1964: Introduced the (MSN) program.
1979: The family of Marcella Niehoff endowed $3 million to the School of Nursing, and the Loyola Board of Trustees renamed the school in her memory.
1984 to 2010
1984: Opened the PhD in Nursing program.
2008: Launched the (DNP) program.
2012 to Present
2012: Opened the new School of Nursing building at the University’s Health Sciences Campus in Maywood.
2020: Celebrating its 85th anniversary during the international Year of the Nurse.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Loyola University Chicago are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Grounded in Loyola University Chicago's rich Ignatian heritage, the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing takes an integrated approach to nursing education, practice, and research by uniquely shaping our students to serve humanity.
Whether you are just beginning your nursing education or a working nurse seeking to expand your career options, the School of Nursing offers a wide-range of high-quality and accessible programs to meet your needs. As a Loyola Nursing graduate, you will be equipped with the competencies, knowledge, and ethical foundation to deliver top-notch care for patients and shape the future of health care.
On each of Loyola Nursing's three campuses, faculty engage in research focused on improving health care and health outcomes. Many are certified in their areas of clinical expertise and serve in leadership positions for regional and national nursing organizations.
At Loyola, we are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment that challenges students with robust curriculum and experiences. Within our close-knit community, we embrace cura personalis, or care for the whole person, by considering each person's individual needs and respecting their uniqueness. Our holistic approach to nursing education sets our graduates apart and provides them with a competitive edge in the marketplace.
Loyola Nursing's baccalaureate program is the oldest in the state, admitting its first class in 1935. We continue to be a leader in nursing education.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Loyola University Chicago are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.