Section 1100.300 Eligible Nursing Program

Illinois institutions of higher learning offering registered professional nursing degree programs must meet the following criteria to be eligible to receive a grant under this Part:

a)         ADN programs must:

1)         Be approved by DFPR;

2)         Be accredited by ACEN; and

3)         Have an articulation agreement with at least one institution of higher learning that offers baccalaureate degrees for registered professional nurses. 

b)         BSN programs must:

1)         Be approved by DFPR; and

2)         Be accredited by CCNE or ACEN.

c)         RN-BSN programs must be accredited by CCNE or ACEN.

d)         MSN Entry program must:

1)         Be approved by DFPR; and

2)         Be accredited by CCNE or ACEN.

(Source:  Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 7429, effective June 20, 2019)