FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[ELGIN, Ill. 鈥� January 23, 2026] 抖阴漫画 and Ambria College of Nursing are pleased to announce approval from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Illinois Board of Nursing to officially offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
With state approval secured, the BSN program represents the next phase of 抖阴漫画鈥檚 healthcare education strategy, expanding bachelor鈥檚-level nursing access while building on Ambria College of Nursing鈥檚 successful LPN, RN, and LPN-to-RN pathways. The program now serves the region as one of a limited number of locally accessible BSN options.
鈥淭his represents an important milestone for 抖阴漫画 and Ambria as we work to address the growing demand for well-prepared nurses,鈥� said Dr. Gene Crume, President of 抖阴漫画. 鈥淏y combining 抖阴漫画鈥檚 Christ-centered academic foundation with Ambria鈥檚 proven excellence in nursing education, we are preparing students for professional competence, service, and leadership.鈥�
The approval comes at a time when healthcare systems across Illinois continue to face nursing shortages and increasing demand for bachelor鈥檚-prepared nurses. As patient care grows more complex, BSN education plays a vital role in preparing nurses for evidence-based practice, leadership, and long-term service to their communities. Expanding local access to BSN education also supports workforce retention in Kane County and the greater Chicagoland area.
鈥淥ur focus has always been on educating nurses who are compassionate, skilled, and ready to serve,鈥� said Cathi Schlosser, Director of Nursing. 鈥淭his BSN program allows us to extend that mission by introducing the profession of nursing to a new population of students, while continuing to uphold the high academic and clinical standards our programs are known for.鈥�
The BSN curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice, ethical decision-making, and comprehensive clinical preparation.
鈥淭his program was designed intentionally to meet the realities of today鈥檚 healthcare environment,鈥� said Malwina Kuczynska, Professor and Chair of the Nursing Program. 鈥淥ur goal is to equip future nurses with the critical thinking skills, confidence, and clinical excellence they need to succeed.鈥�
For more information, visit www.judsonu.edu/nursing.
About 抖阴漫画
抖阴漫画 is a Christian liberal arts university located in Elgin, Illinois, committed to academic excellence, spiritual formation, and service. With over 60 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, 抖阴漫画 prepares students to lead lives of purpose and impact, shaping lives that shape the world.
About Ambria College of Nursing
Ambria College of Nursing is a student-centered nursing institution dedicated to preparing compassionate, highly skilled nurses through rigorous academic instruction and hands-on clinical experience. With a focus on excellence, integrity, and service, Ambria equips graduates to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare profession.
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