There are 21 courses in the distance MENP program, and the cost per credit hour is $845. Typically, this accelerated nursing program requires 71 credit hours and carries a total program cost of $60,000.
Your cost may vary depending on whether you have transfer credits or need additional prerequisite courses before you can begin the program.
There are 15 courses in the distance ABSN program, and the cost per credit hour is $833. Typically, this accelerated nursing program requires 60 credit hours and carries a total program cost of $50,000.
Your cost may vary depending on whether you have transfer credits or need additional prerequisite courses before you can begin the program.
Your enrollment advisor will help ensure you meet all of the requirements for the distance ABSN. Admission requirements include:
You will need 25 credit hours of prerequisite courses, and you must have earned a grade of C or better:
If you haven’t earned credit for these courses prior to your start date, your enrollment advisor will help you with next steps.
Your enrollment advisor will help to ensure that you meet the requirements for the distance MENP. Admission requirements include:
You will need 22 credit hours of prerequisite courses. You must have earned a 3.2 GPA in these prerequisite courses:
If you have not earned credit for these courses prior to your start date, your enrollment advisor will help you with the next steps.
Please have all official transcripts sent to our online records team to ensure the quickest processing possible. They may be sent either electronically or via mail.
If sending electronic transcripts, send to admissionsrecords@onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu. Please confirm this receiving address when ordering, as many sending institutions have default email addresses in their ordering systems. If sent to an alternate email address, it could create a delay in processing the application.
If sending transcripts via mail, send to the address below. Please confirm this receiving address when ordering as many sending institutions have default addresses in their ordering systems. If sent to an alternate address or office, it could delay the processing of the application.
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Schaumburg, IL 60173
For any questions, please reach out to your enrollment advisor.
When you’re ready, visit this page to start your application. You may also schedule an appointment with an enrollment advisor to talk through the application process and any questions you have.
The distance ABSN and MENP programs are currently available to students who live in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin.
No, there is no GRE or MAT test required to apply to the program.
The Elmhurst University online MENP program is designed for those who reside outside of the Chicagoland area, or are willing to drive outside of the Chicagoland area for their clinical experiences. Students who wish to do their clinical hours at sites located in Cook, DuPage, Kane or Will county should apply for our on-campus MENP program.
All distance MENP coursework is online except for one on-campus residency for two weeks in Elmhurst, IL and nursing clinicals in your local area. During the residency, you will build clinical knowledge and skills through active, hands-on learning in the state-of-the-art Simulation Center.
The distance MENP program is an intensive, 20-month program. Some students may need to take additional prerequisite courses prior to entering the program.
All distance ABSN coursework is online, with the exception of two on-campus residencies in Elmhurst, IL and nursing clinicals in your local area.
The distance ABSN program is an intensive, 16-month program. Some students may need to take additional prerequisite courses prior to entering the program.
The distance ABSN and MENP programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)* and approved by the Illinois Board of Nursing.
Our clinical placement team works with you to identify and secure a quality placement site and preceptor near you. We manage this process for you so that you’ll have time to focus on your coursework and the core competencies you’ll need to succeed and graduate fully prepared. Learn more.
During clinical rotations, nursing students are under the direct supervision of a licensed RN. Clinicals are very similar to an internship or being an apprentice; you provide care for real patients, but you benefit from the supervision and guidance of your preceptor and indirect supervision and support from Elmhurst faculty.
Submit your information to access a comprehensive digital program guide. One of our dedicated enrollment advisors will contact you shortly to discuss next steps.
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If you currently reside in or can relocate to one of these states, please submit the form for more information.
*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master’s degree program in nursing at Elmhurst University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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