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Nursing has emerged as one of the most vital professions in the American health care system. From the fast pace of the ER to the management skills of a nurse administrator, the face of nursing is changing. Career opportunities are growing, and even in a slow economy, there is a great demand for nurses.  Visit whynursing.com to help you decide if nursing is the right career for you.

This article from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing gives new insight into the growing shortage the United States is experiencing within the Nursing profession.

More so, here are some exciting statistics, from the U.S. Department of Labor Website, on Nursing as a profession.

Our Programs

The SIUE (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville) School of Nursing offers programs for undergraduates, graduates, and non-degree seeking students. Browse through our listing and see what program works for you.

National Licensing Board scores

SIUE, School of Nursing ranked 66 th  out of 681 schools reporting NCLEX scores for the October thru March 2005 period with a PASSING RATE of 96% up from the previous reporting period in 2004 of 93%.  SIUE, SON is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and in full compliance without sanction with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.

Our Tuition and Fees

SIUE has one of the best higher education values in the Midwest, with one of the lowest in-state and out-of-state tuition rates of any public Illinois 4-year university. Here is a listing of tuition and fees for our prospective students.

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