Olivet Nazarene University

Olivet Nazarene University is a private, Christian liberal arts institution residing in Bourbonnais, Illinois. It is affiliated with the Church of Nazarene and it is one of the biggest associates of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. The university believes that postsecondary education should have a higher purpose and it is dedicated to integrating faith and learning. Its mission is to provide excellent academic instruction that promotes career and professional readiness and personal development and prepares students for lives of service to both God and humanity. It also strives to help students develop knowledge and wisdom that provides them with a competitive edge in their respective fields.

Olivet Nazarene University is committed to providing education students from any denomination and more than 40 different denominations are represented and students are encouraged to attend whatever church they choose. The university is composed of one college and seven schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Theology and Christian Ministry, School of Business, School of Education, School of Engineering, School of Life Health Sciences, School of Music and the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies. It offers about 140 areas of study at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty and staff are committed to teaching, encouraging, and mentoring every students as a whole person. The faculty to student ratio is 17 to one.

Olivet Nazarene University was founded in 1907 as a grammar school in Georgetown, Illinois. In 1908, the school moved to the village of Olivet. In 1909, the school was chartered as a liberal arts institution and its name changed to Illinois Holiness University. In 1912, the university was giving to the Church of the Nazarene and it was renamed Olivet University in 1915. Its name changed again in 1921 to Olivet College. It moved locations to the St. Viator's College Campus in 1940 and its name changed to Olivet Nazarene College. It officially became Olivet Nazarene University in 1986. It then underwent massive change in its culture and image, attracting more diverse students and offering more programs. Today, Olivet Nazarene University is home to nearly 5,000 students, including almost 3,000 undergraduate students and 2,000 graduate students. The U.S. News and World Report ranked Olivet Nazarene University number 31 in its Best Value Schools publication and number 54 in its Regional Universities Midwest publication.

Olivet Nazarene University Accreditation Details

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools regionally accredits Olivet Nazarene University to grant associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredits the nursing programs at Olivet Nazarene University.

Olivet Nazarene University Application Requirements

Undergraduate

• Complete and submit the Application for Admission
• Pay the $25 nonrefundable application fee
• Submit official high school transcript
• Submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
• Submit official SAT/ACT scores

Graduate

• Complete and submit the graduate application
• Pay the nonrefundable $25 application fee
• Submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions of higher learning
• Submit official graduate level test scores
• Submit supplemental materials as required by specific programs

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition

• Full-time tuition for 12-18 credit hours: $16,975 per semester
• For more than 18 credit hours: $944 per credit hour
• Part-time tuition (less than 12 hours): $1,415 per credit hour

Financial Aid

Olivet Nazarene University participates in various forms of financial aid, such as scholarships, grants, loans, military aid, and work study.

Scholarships

• Academic Scholarship
• Academic Grant
• Transfer Academic Scholarship
• Transfer Academic Grant
• Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship for Transfer Students
• Nazarene Student Advantage Scholarship
• Nazarene Pastor or Missionary Scholarship
• Merit Scholarships: Music, Arts, ONU Foundation

Grants

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College Education (TEACH) Grant
• Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant
• Federal National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant
• Illinois State Grant

Loans

• Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
• Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
• Federal Direct PLUS Loan
• Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
• Federal Perkins Loan
• Private Loans

Military Aid

• Post 9/11 GI Bill

Federal Work-Study Program

For students who demonstrate significant financial need, the Federal Work-Study program is available. The program provides compensation for students working part-time at both on and off-campus jobs. The average employment award is about $1,500 per year. Students are generally able to work 10 to 20 hours per week while classes are in session. Actual pay varies on employer, job title, job duties, and qualifications of students.

Master of Science in Nursing, Management/Leadership Olivet Nazarene University

Olivet Nazarene University offer a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Management/Leadership. The program is designed for current registered nurses who have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students have the chance to widen their professional field as they learn care techniques for a diversity of patients in an array of healthcare settings. They develop, test, and assess ideas relevant to the practice of nursing. Students also critically evaluate concepts and theories in relation to health issues and nursing search while practicing nursing in various dynamic roles. Through the program, students will develop a solid understanding of the complex healthcare environment and leadership abilities in order to recommend productive modifications and structure ethical, professional, moral, and spiritual concepts into advanced nursing roles. Students collaborate with various professionals in many different nursing practice settings to explore collaborative best practices. They also learn about professional experiences through writing assignments and discussion forms.

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Throughout the entire program, students are encouraged to plan their own learning opportunities to meet their personal and professional goals. The program goals include serving God and humanity in advanced nursing roles and incorporating faith and life-long learning as students assess concepts. The online program is presented in an accelerated format where students complete two courses at a time. A total of 40 credit hours are required and the program can typically be completed in 17 months. The core curriculum includes theoretical and professional foundations of nursing, advanced pathophysiology, nursing informatics, moral and ethical decision making, advanced pharmacology, leadership and advanced practice in nursing role development, advanced health assessment, and evidence-based practice research and project proposal development. The management/leadership track requires cores in nurse as a leader and manager of care, healthcare: financial and resource management, leadership and advanced practice in nursing role development and transforming leadership in nursing. In addition to course work, at least 180 practicum hours are required. Graduates of the Master of Science in Nursing in Management/Leadership are prepared for advanced education or leadership roles in the field.