Healthcare
Join the next generation of caregivers
National Louis University is where compassion comes to the classroom. With flexible learning and a growing demand for baccalaureate-prepared nurses, there’s never been a better time to pursue a degree in healthcare.
We Believe in Your Best
Learn with us and discover who you can be with a Healthcare education from National Louis University.
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Why study with us?
Progress at Your Pace. NLU makes it easy to embark on a rewarding career and we provide the support to make sure that the next step in your journey is always within reach.
275K
additional nurses needed before 2030
720
720 clinical hours across specialties
1:1
interactions with experienced healthcare professionals
50%
of NLU students balance work and education
A career in care, never closer
State-of-the-Art-Facilities
NLU’s Center for Simulation and Interprofessional Education supports hands-on nursing education through realistic care simulations, helping students build practical skills and confidence before entering clinical settings.
Built for success
Wherever you are in your education journey, we offer multiple pathways to prepare you for nursing excellence with academic rigor and learning you can take from the classroom to the examination room.
COmprehensive clinical experience
Students engage in over 720 clinical hours across specialties such as Adult Health, Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynecologic Health, Behavioral Health and Population Health, ending with an immersion clinical to prepare for the transition to practice.
Focus on community
NLU forges clinical partnerships with local hospitals and healthcare facilities, carrying on our commitment to lifting underserved communities by addressing healthcare inequalities.
How it works
Your path to enrollment, simplified
Applying takes less time than you might think. We’ve streamlined the process to put you in charge of your education.
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Connect with NLU
Fill out a short form and tell us about yourself, your goals and the level of study you’re interested in.
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Talk with an Enrollment Specialist
One of our advisors will reach out to answer your questions and map out a personalized plan for your education.
3
Experience NLU Up Close
Visit or tour virtually. Get a feel for what makes studying Healthcare at NLU special.
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Submit Your Free Application
No application fee. No barriers. Just your next step toward a career that helps people and builds stronger communities.
Healthcare at NLU
Healthcare changes lives every day. Wherever you are in your academic journey, NLU helps you build practical skills for roles across patient care, health services and healthcare support.
Bachelor's Degree Programs
Effect change in your community with a healthcare degree and enter the medical field with confidence.
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- B.S. in Health Sciences
- B.S. in Health Care Leadership
- B.S. in Maternal Child Health
- B.S. in Nursing (BSN) – Traditional
- B.S. in Nursing (BSN) – Upper Division
- Accelerated B.S. in Nursing (ABSN-H) – Hybrid
- Registered Nurse to B.S. in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Master's Degree Programs
Advance your healthcare career with an MHA designed to build leadership, administration and strategy skills.
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- M.A. in Human Lactation Studies
Certificate Programs
Gain focused, job-ready skills for in-demand roles in patient care, lab services and behavioral health support.
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- Medical Assistant