EDWARDSVILLE - Nursing School Hub has ranked the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing among its 2019 Top 25 nationally for both its online Accelerated Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science (RN to BS) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.

SIUE is ranked 19th in the RN to BSN programs. See the complete rankings at nursingschoolhub.com/best- online-rn-to-bsn-programs.

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“The SIUE School of Nursing is thrilled to have received such an honor,” said Sheri Compton-McBride, director for the RN to BS program. “The diversity and expertise of the students enrolled in the program, and the faculty experts who serve as partners in academic success are the foundation of the program’s success. The flexibility and online format are identified as key satisfiers for all involved.”

“Online RN to BSN programs are a revolution in nursing education, giving working nurses the opportunity to advance their career, make higher pay and provide better care to patients without having to leave their jobs or put aside their family responsibilities,” said Ben Davis, Nursing School Hub lead editor.

SIUE is 24th in the DNP programs. See the complete rankings at nursingschoolhub.com/top- online-dnp-programs.

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“As standards continue to rise for nursing administration and advanced practice, online DNP programs have become a valuable solution for nurses who want to not only advance, but also provide the highest level of care and leadership in the field,” Davis said.

SIUE also ranks 20th in Nursing School Hub’s Top 25 Most Affordable Online Nursing Degree Programs. “Nurses don’t have money to waste, so affordable online BSN programs are quickly becoming crucial to keeping a well-educated, highly-trained nursing workforce in effect,” Davis said.

About Nursing School Hub

Its editors formed Nursing School Hub to provide useful information and resources to those interested in the field of nursing. Nursing is a rapidly growing field with many promising opportunities for employment. It was important to create a site that provides accurate information to help those interested in nursing to make an informed decision about what nursing job suits them and where to go to school.

The SIUE School of Nursing’s programs are committed to creating excellence in nursing leadership through innovative teaching, evidence-based practice, quality research, patient advocacy and community service. Enrolling nearly 1,400 students in its baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs, the School develops leaders in pursuit of shaping the nursing profession and impacting the health care environment. SIUE’s undergraduate nursing programs on the Edwardsville campus and the regional campus in Carbondale help to solve the region’s shortage of baccalaureate-prepared nurses and enhance the quality of nursing practice within all patient service venues. The School’s graduate programs prepare nurses for advanced roles in clinical practice, administration and education.

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