Case Western Reserve University nursing student Rachel Shen discusses what she learned during her internship with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service in San Francisco.
Nursing
#13
BSN program in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report)
1,000+
hours of clinical experience
#16
among private schools of nursing for National Institutes of Health funding
3
major medical centers within 1 mile of first-year residence halls
#1
fastest-growing research university in the Association of American Universities
Top 25
university in the U.S. for propelling students to real-world success and long-term impact (TIME)
Choose Your Nursing Concentration at Case Western Reserve University
The BS in Nursing at CWRU allows you to tailor your education to your passion and career goals. Choose from a range of concentrations spanning clinical specialties and research— from caring for aging populations and young patients to surgical settings and mental health.
- Adult/Gerontology Nursing
- Acute Care Nursing
- Gerontological Studies
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Nursing Research
- Perioperative Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Psych/Mental Health Nursing
Why Study Nursing at CWRU?
Clinicals
CWRU nursing students complete more than the national average of clinical training.
First-year clinical experience
Begins during the first semester.
Junior specialty nursing courses
Clinical experience in pediatrics, obstetrics, intensive care units and an operating room to hone skills, including sterile techniques and infection control.
Fourth-year clinical preceptor
Pair with an RN for nearly 300 hours of one-on-one clinical training in specialties such as emergency room, medical ICU, neuro ICU, neonatal or pediatric ICU, labor and delivery, and pediatric hematology/oncology, among others.
Senior Capstone Community Project
Take part in a 12-week, community-immersion experience, during which students analyze and publicly present findings on topics such as health care policy and finance, culture and ethics.
Community health
Provide health screenings and education to local schools and underserved neighborhoods while practicing clinical skills and learning how cultural and socioeconomic factors impact health.
Facilities
Our Health Education Campus—a collaboration of CWRU and Cleveland Clinic—is one of the most technologically advanced training facilities in the nation.
Interprofessional Education
Cutting-edge, team-based healthcare training brings nursing students together with medical, dental, social work and other healthcare students to study collaborative care in foundational courses.
The Center for Nursing Education, Simulation and Innovation
Using advanced manikin technology to simulate real-life aspects of nursing along with a physical assessment lab, a bed lab and a medication room to provide hands-on training with little risk.
Medical Community
Case Western Reserve University is home to one of the most resource-rich environments for studying nursing. Nursing students can easily walk to and access some of the nation's top medical facilities in our University Circle neighborhood.
Cleveland Clinic
- Ranked the #3 hospital in the world by Newsweek
- The second-largest medical group practice in the world
- The largest hospital in Ohio
University Hospitals
- A nationally ranked biomedical research center
- Among the nation's leading academic hospitals
- Includes Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, ranked among the nation's top children's hospitals in all 11 medical and surgical specialties, including neonatology and pediatric orthopedics
Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
- The third-largest VA hospital in the country
- Recognized for more programs of clinical excellence than any other VA medical center in the U.S.
MetroHealth Medical Center
- A Level 1 trauma center with a burn unit
- One of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers in Northeast Ohio
Nursing Clubs and Organizations
With clubs and organizations ranging from Acts of Random Kindness and IMPROVment to the Scuba Club, you'll find all kinds of ways to pursue your academic goals and personal interests. A few nursing-related organizations you'll want to check out:
- Black Student Nursing Association
- Craniofacial Club
- Global Medical Brigades (taking health care to economically disadvantaged countries)
- Horizons at CWRU (mentor inner-city teens)
- Medicine in Motion
- Partners In Health Engage (advocate for quality healthcare)
- Pre-Physician Assistant Club
- Project Sunshine (helping kids with cancer, AIDS and other serious illnesses)
- Student Dietetic Association
- The Student-Run Health Clinic
- Undergraduate Student Nurses Association
View dozens of additional clubs available to students like you.
Events for Nursing Students
Camp Kesem Fundraisers: Throughout the Year
Camp Kesem is a free, weeklong camp is run by CWRU students for children whose parents have cancer. It's a place for kids to be kids, and student-run fundraisers make it happen.
- Annual Brinner: It's breakfast and dinner—buy waffles.
- Make the Magic Gala: Enjoy a snazzy dinner and help with the silent and live auctions.
SpartanTHON Events: Throughout the Year
- This fundraising and service organization culminates each year with a festive 12-hour dance marathon that raises money for Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. Another one of their popular events: the Fall 5K Color Run.
Camp Kesem Fundraisers: Throughout the Year
Camp Kesem is a free, weeklong camp is run by CWRU students for children whose parents have cancer. It's a place for kids to be kids, and student-run fundraisers make it happen.
- Annual Brinner: It's breakfast and dinner—buy waffles.
- Make the Magic Gala: Enjoy a snazzy dinner and help with the silent and live auctions.
SpartanTHON Events: Throughout the Year
- This fundraising and service organization culminates each year with a festive 12-hour dance marathon that raises money for Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. Another one of their popular events: the Fall 5K Color Run.
