| The nursing school at Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 89 nursing schools in Illinois, Olivet Nazarene University ranks #6 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #126. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 92.11%, giving the Olivet Nazarene University an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Olivet Nazarene University: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, Post Master's NP Certificate and RN to BSN level degrees.
For nursing students in Illinois, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.82% and for BSN programs is 83.55%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Olivet Nazarene University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 92.11%
- Illinois State Rank: 6
- National Rank: 126
- Grade: A
Ranked Programs
- Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Illinois
- RN to BSN - State Best RN to BSN in Illinois
Best Online Nursing Programs for Illinois Students
In-state nursing schools are preferable to out-of-state programs as your tuition and logistics for attending school will be considerably less than if you attended school out-of-state. Online nursing schools are also an option.
Compare Illinois Nursing School Programs
| Compare Illinois Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Illinois | 46 | 37 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Illinois | 85.82% | 83.55% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Illinois | 54.81% to 97.33% | 40.30% to 96.74% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Illinois | BSN Rankings for Illinois |
Olivet Nazarene University
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Pass Rate
One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL - 60914-2271
(815) 939-5011
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 92.11%
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: APRN Certificate, Bachelor, MSN, Post Master's NP Certificate
University Information
Total Faculty: 124
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $850
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: 100%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $25,132
Percent Admitted: 67%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 18%
Graduation Rate: N/A
Cities in Illinois Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Bourbonnais or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Illinois? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in Illinois: Addison, Belleville, Bourbonnais, Bridgeview, Carterville, Centralia, Champaign, Chicago, Chicago Heights, Cicero, Crystal Lake, Danville, Dekalb, Des Plaines, Dixon, East Peoria, Edwardsville, Elgin, Elmhurst, Freeport, Galesburg, Glen Ellyn, Godfrey, Grayslake, Hoffman Estates, Jacksonville, Joliet, Kankakee, Lisle, Macomb, Malta, Mattoon, Moline, Normal, Oglesby, Olney, Palatine, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Peoria, River Forest, River Grove, Rock Island, Rockford, Romeoville, South Holland, Sugar Grove, Ullin and Wheaton
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Additional Nursing Programs in Illinois
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- Benedictine University
- Black Hawk College
- Blessing Rieman College of Nursing
- Bradley University
- Carl Sandburg College
- CCC-School of Nursing at Malcolm X
- Chamberlain College of Nursing-Illinois
- Chicago State University
- City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
- City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
- City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
- College of DuPage
- College of Lake County
- Concordia University-Chicago
- Danville Area Community College
- DePaul University
- Dominican University
- Eastern Illinois University
- Elgin Community College
- Elmhurst University
- Frontier Community College
- Governors State University
- Heartland Community College
- Highland Community College
- Illinois Central College
- Illinois College
- Illinois Valley Community College
- Illinois Wesleyan University
- John A Logan College
- John Wood Community College
- Joliet Junior College
- Kankakee Community College
- Kaskaskia College
- Kishwaukee College
- Lake Land College
- Lakeview College of Nursing
- Lewis and Clark Community College
- Lewis University
- Lincoln Christian University
- Lincoln College
- Lincoln Land Community College
- Loyola University - Chicago
- MacMurray College
- McHenry County College
- McKendree University
- Mennonite Nursing at Illinois State University
- Methodist College
- Millikin University
- Moraine Valley Community College
- Morton College
- North Park University
- Northern Illinois University
- Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus
- Oak Point University
- Oakton Community College
- Olivet Nazarene University
- Olney Central College
- Parkland College
- Prairie State College
- Quincy University
- Rasmussen University-Illinois
- Richland Community College
- Robert Morris University
- Rock Valley College
- Rockford University
- Roosevelt University
- Rush University
- Saint Anthony College of Nursing
- Saint Francis Medical Center - College of Nursing
- Saint Xavier University
- Sauk Valley Community College
- Shawnee College
- South Suburban College
- Southeastern Illinois College
- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
- Southwestern Illinois College
- Spoon River College
- St John's College of Nursing
- Trinity Christian College
- Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- Triton College
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- University of St Francis
- Waubonsee Community College
- Western Illinois University
- Wheaton College
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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics
