College of Nursing

- Academic Programs Overview
- - Traditional BSN
    2 or 3-year, upper division nursing program.
  - Accelerated BSN
    1-year accelerated program for students with an earned Bachelor's.
  - RN-to-BSN
    20-credit hour online degree completion program for RNs.
- - Master of Science in Nursing
    Advanced practice and leadership degree, with 6 specialty tracks.
  - Doctor of Nursing Practice
    Practice-focused terminal doctoral degree, with 5 specialty tracks.
  - Post Graduate Certificate
    Advanced education for licensed APRNs, with 6 specialty tracks.
- - PhD in Nursing
    Research-focused doctorate through UNMC's Graduate Studies.
  - Niedfelt Nursing Research Center
    Comprehensive research resource center.
- Research Overview
- Niedfelt Nursing Research Center
  The center provides an infrastructure to propel faculty and student progress across all stages of research.
- CRISP
  The Center for Chronic Illness Self-management and Prevention's mission is to be a leader and innovator in the science of self-management and prevention of chronic illness.
- Research News
  Learn about innovative activities going on in the College of Nursing.
- Research Pillars
  Learn about our four research pillars.
- Partnerships Overview
- Morehead Center for Nursing Practice
  The center serves as an advocate for our faculty in an innovative approach: The right clinical practice as part of an academic appointment.
- Office of Global Health
  UNMC's partnerships around the world allow students in the College of Nursing to observe differences in nursing roles and engage in culture while studying health care systems.
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Academic Programs

Academic Programs

Make a difference with a career in nursing. UNMC offers nursing programs that fit your life, location and schedule.

Explore our pre- and post-licensure nursing programs, including the Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN, and RN-to-BSN.

At the professional level, UNMC offers Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

At the graduate level, UNMC offers the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program and other post-doctoral opportunities.

Our programs prepare you for advanced leadership and professional practice at a premier academic health center.

Undergraduate Level

Traditional BSN

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Length: 2-3 years (4 or 6 semesters) | Program Start: August (all divisions) and January (Kearney, Omaha and Lincoln) | Class size: Variable

Accelerated BSN

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Length: 1 year (3 semesters) | Program Start: January (Norfolk, Kearney, Omaha and Lincoln) | Class size: Variable

RN to BSN

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Length: 1-3 years (2 to 6 semesters) | Program Start: August, January, May | Class size: Variable | Campus Location: Online

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Professional Level

Master of Science in Nursing

Degree: Master of Science in Nursing | Length: 3-4 years (6-8 semesters) | Program Start: Variable | Class size: Variable | Campus Location: Multiple

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Degree: Doctor of Nursing Practice | Length: 2-4 years (4-8 semesters) | Program Start: Variable | Class size: Variable | Campus Location: Multiple

Post-Graduate Certificate in Nursing

Certificate: Post-Graduate Certificate in Nursing | Length: 2-4 years (4-8 semesters) | Program Start: August and January | Class Size: Variable | Campus Location: Multiple

Graduate Level

Doctor of Philosophy

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy | Length: 4+ years (8+ semesters) | Program Start: August | Class size: Variable | Campus Location: Multiple

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