Programs

A comprehensive curriculum for all levels of nursing students, scientists and scholars.

Dr. Sarah Thompson

Welcome to the top tier
of U.S. nursing schools
Of the approximately 100 major schools of nursing in the U.S., the UNMC College of Nursing ranks in the top tier, as measured by academic standing and federal research funding.
 
Excellence in nursing
education since 1917
What does that mean for you? Top-notch-faculty, facilities, curriculum, learning technologies, interdisciplinary clinical education, research opportunities, community engagement and collaborative educational partnerships in the service of health.
 
Bachelor's to postdoctoral
and continuing education
Our comprehensive BSN, MSN, PhD, postdoctoral and continuing education programs prepare you for leadership roles in nursing practice, research, education, health policy and administration.
 
Gold standard curriculum
We offer an innovative, interdisciplinary, leading-edge curriculum that reflects recommendations by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, The Institute of Medicine, the Carnegie Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation — all leading advocates of progressive, evidenced-based health care education.
 
Embedded through the curriculum:
  • Care quality, patient safety and clinical education benchmarks.
  • Dynamic learning – high-fidelity simulation, interactive resources, distance options, web-based learning applications, testing and reporting systems with 24/7 access.
  • Interprofessional clinical training – students from all UNMC health professions train together in 360-degree patient care.
Inquiries most welcome
Browse through our programs information. If you have questions, please contact a student services representative.
 

Preparing nimble leaders and advocates
Dr. Sarah Thompson is associate dean for academic programs and a leading authority on end-of-life care. She is also a member of a small, select body of nurse leaders – a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)

Read her interview on UNMC’s nursing curriculum.
 
 
  "Our goal is to produce nurse leaders who are ready for change, quick to adapt and fast to respond."