There are two, separate cost components to our program.  These are the Institute for Healthcare Excellence's Nurse Licensure Program Fee, and the university's tuition.  A complete explanation of these costs follow below. 

Institute for Healthcare Excellence, Nurse Licensure Program Fee:

We offer two programs to assist international nurses in becoming U.S. licensed, registered nurses.  The first is a comprehensive nurse-licensure program for those nurses who are not licensed in the U.S.  The second program is for international nurses who hold a current, valid state nursing license and wish to have their license transferred to the state in which they will study.   Further details regarding these programs can be found on our What We Do webpage.  

For International Nurses Seeking a U.S. Nursing License ($7,500): 

We provide comprehensive support to assist our students in becoming licensed, registered nurses in the United States.  Our fee covers all program-related payments including application fees, credentials review, training costs, board of nursing charges, and testing fees up to $2,500 per student, which IHE agrees to pay out of the total program fee paid by the nurse.

For these international nurses, we offer two attractive payment options: 

One-TIme Payment: If a student pays for the entire program upon arrival, we will reduce the cost to $6,000 providing a 20% discount from the $7,500 standard fee.  

Payments-Over-Time: If a student prefers to pay for the program over time, we only require an upfront payment of $1,500 due upon arrival followed by 12 monthly payments of between $250 to $500 - beginning in month three - with a larger payment in the final month.  The total cost of this payment option is $7,500 plus interest.

For International Nurses Who Hold a Current, Valid U.S. State Nursing License ($2,500):

We offer a streamlined program to assist these nurses in securing a license in the state in which they will be studying (Oregon or Kentucky).  Our program fee for this service is $2,500 and payable-in-full upon arrival. 

Our Promise:

We realize that these are historic, financially challenging times for everyone.  While we know that we provide tremendous value, we are committed that any international nurse who wants to participate in our program can. Whether through extended payments, scholarship dollars or a combination of both -- we will find a way to make your dream of becoming a U.S. nurse a reality.  That is our promise! 

Academic Program:  Students attend one of the two academic programs 

(Academic costs are separate from IHE fee) 

Northwest Christian University (Eugene, Oregon) – Tuition & Fees: $34,802 *
The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in health care administration at Northwest Christian University is a 45-credit program comprised of 15, three-credit courses. In addition, students take three, one-credit work-study practicum courses for a total of 48 credit hours. NCU’s cost per credit hour is $724, equaling $2,172 per course. The total program cost, including a $50 application fee payable in the first term, is $34,802.

The program schedule is designed for students to take one course per two-month term equally four courses followed by a four-month vacation break each year. The program can be comfortably completed in approximately three years.  For an easy-to-read summary of first year costs click: here.

The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare administration at Sullivan University is a 56-credit program comprised of 12 regular courses and 2 assimilation/orientation courses. All are four-credit courses. Sullivan’s cost per credit hour is $435, equaling $1,790 per course including a $50 class fee. The total program cost including a $100 application fee payable in the first quarter is $25,060.

The program schedule is designed for students to take two courses per three-month term equaling eight courses per year. The program can be completed in just under two years.  For an easy-to-read summary of first year costs click: here.

* Tuition costs are calculated based on the 2009-2010 advertised rates and are subject to change by the respective academic institution.  Total program costs assume that candidates are admitted directly into the school's master’s program having met all academic undergraduate and related requirements.  Any outstanding requirements would add to both the cost and duration of the program.  Academic institutions are the sole authority in making admission decisions. 

Program – Financial Summary By Year

COST AND INCOME

Our program is easily affordable!  We have designed our program so that our nursing students can take courses and simultaneously work in healthcare-related or other employment through our earn-while-you-learn program.. Our projected student payments per year and anticipated employment earnings are presented below. These projections are only estimations.

SUMMARY OF FUNDS REQUIRED TO BEGIN THE PROGRAM (Covering first term)
(Not including costs of transportation, housing, personal items)

FIRST YEAR COSTS AND ESTIMATED INCOME (Covering remaining terms)
(Not including costs of transportation, housing, personal items)

SECOND YEAR COSTS AND ESTIMATED INCOME
(Not including costs of transportation, housing, personal items)

THIRD YEAR COSTS AND ESTIMATED INCOME
(Not including costs of transportation, housing, personal items)