McKendree University

McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois, is a private four-year institution with nursing housed in its School of Nursing and Health Professions. Its nursing offerings include a traditional on-campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing and online options for licensed RNs and advanced study, giving the school both campus-based and flexible delivery formats. The prelicensure BSN typically follows a four-year plan and prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN.

Students build skills in clinical judgment, patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, communication, leadership, health promotion, and professional ethics. Clinical learning takes place through supervised experiences with regional healthcare partners, supported by classroom instruction and hands-on lab practice. McKendree’s nursing programs hold CCNE accreditation, a notable mark of quality. Compared with larger nearby programs in the St. Louis metro-east region, McKendree may appeal to students who want a smaller private-university setting, close faculty attention, and online pathways for working nurses.