Online Nursing Degrees
Explore Nursing Degrees for Every Stage of Your Academic Journey
- Nursing degrees with online courses help you finish your program as you work, and you can complete clinical components at your workplace.
- The online baccalaureate and master’s degrees in nursing from Benedictine University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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An Online Nursing Degree Can Transform Your Career
In Benedictine University’s nursing degree programs, online coursework and in-person clinicals intertwine to offer well-rounded experience for the next step in your career. Each online nursing program focuses on cutting-edge skills so you can rise to the demands of leadership in health care.
R.N. to B.S.N.
- online
- 14 Months Duration
- 34 Major Credit Hours
Begin a high-quality, flexible program that equips you to meet the demands of modern nursing and advance your career.
View ProgramM.S.N. in Nursing Leadership
- Online with Clinical Hours
- 2 Years Duration
- 36 Credit Hours
Designed for nurses interested in leadership roles, the M.S.N. focuses on advocacy, communication, finance management and systems thinking.
View ProgramDual M.S.N./M.B.A.
- Online with Clinical Hours
- 3.5 Years Duration
- 60-69 Credit Hours
Gain advanced nursing skills and business acumen to become a nurse leader capable of guiding organizations through challenges and changes in the health care industry.
View ProgramDoctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) in Executive Leadership
- Online with Clinical Hours
- 2 Years Duration
- 36-40 Credit Hours
Develop essential skills and form lasting connections as you prepare to become an effective executive leader in the ever-changing health care field.
View ProgramOnline Nursing Degree Career Outlook
No matter where you are in your nursing career, an online nursing degree in Illinois can lead to higher salary potential in jobs that are growing fast. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that an increasing number of nurses will need to fill vacancies from those who transfer and retire—this growth will be seen across most health care settings.1 Nurses with medical/health services management expertise can also expect rapid growth across a wide range of businesses, facilities, organizations and providers.2
194,500
Registered Nurses Job openings each year from 2023 to 20331
61,400
Medical and Health Services Managers Job openings each year from 2023 to 20332
An Online Nursing Degree Can Open Doors in Numerous Career Paths
Director of Patient Care Services
$115,496/year3
These administrators work with other departments to provide high quality, efficient patient services. They generally work with health care providers in hospitals and clinics.
Nursing Manager
$97,227/year4
Nursing managers supervise teams of nurses, ensuring that they provide excellent patient care and adhere to policies and regulations. They might also oversee nurse hiring.
Clinical Nurse Leader
$91,458/year5
Clinical nurse leaders oversee all clinical aspects of their organization, working closely with nurses and patients to resolve issues and adapt to new technology.
Follow Our Faculty to the Forefront of In-Demand Fields
Benedictine University’s faculty members bring tremendous professional experience to the classroom. As distinguished instructors and industry leaders, they commit to publishing new findings and pioneering new possibilities in their fields. Thanks to our small student-to-faculty ratio, you will receive personal support throughout your online program.
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- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Registered Nurses.” August 29, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Medical and Health Services Managers.” August 29, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm.
- Payscale. “Average Director of Patient Care Services Salary.” September 19, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Director_of_Patient_Care_Services/Salary.
- Payscale. “Average Nursing Manager Salary.” January 19, 2025. Retrieved February 24, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Nursing_Manager/Salary.
- Payscale. “Average Clinical Nurse Leader Hourly Pay.” September 2, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Clinical_Nurse_Leader/Salary.