Educating Future Nurses
A February 2024 article in Crain’s Chicago Business quotes an estimated shortage of 15,000 registered nurses by 2025. America’s Urban Campus (AUC) is diligently working to be part of the solution. Half of the member institutions have nursing degree programs at various accessibility levels, from certificate programs to doctorate degrees. In some instances, those without nursing programs have pre-nursing coursework and advising that prepares students for programs within the city. Moreover, Chicago’s colleges and universities are making significant strides in increasing access to nursing education citywide, a crucial response to the impending nurse shortage. For instance, DePaul University successfully relaunched…