Getting the Right Education

Once you’ve decided to be a nurse, the hard part is figuring out what school or program you need to get you there.

Finding the School
There are a number of excellent schools in both the US and abroad that can offer you the education you need. To find out more, click here.

Choosing the Program
Choosing the program that’s right for you is crucial to ensuring you enjoy your education and find a job when you’ve graduated. The links below detail some of the programs currently offered.

Illinois Career Resource Network

Discover Nursing

Getting the Money
You’ve chosen the school you’re going to attend and the program you’re going to take. Now all you have to do is find the money to pay for it all. The links below can help you make sure you have the money when you need it.

Financial Aid
Financial Aid Information for Prospective and Current Nursing Students
US Department of Education - Student Financial Aid

Scholarships
Johnson & Johnson searchable database of scholarship opportunities
Nurse Anesthesia program
Scholarship information from Sigma Theta Tau International
Student Nurse Scholarships
American Association of Colleges of Nursing

More student scholarship opportunities:
College Funds
Scholarships
College NET
Fast Web
Sallie Mae
Nurse Options USA
Scholarship Resource Network Express

RN Refresher Courses
Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, IL
College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL
  Contact person: Ellen Davel