College of Nursing

- Academic Programs Overview
- Traditional BSN
  Make a difference in the lives of patients — and launch a meaningful and rewarding career.
- Accelerated BSN
  Get on the fast track to a career with purpose with an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing from UNMC.
- RN to BSN
  Gain new skills and career opportunities with UNMC's RN-to-BSN program.
- Master of Science in Nursing
  Advance to the next level of nursing professionalism with an MSN degree from UNMC.
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
  Our DNP degree will uniquely qualify you to lead nursing practice into the next generation.
- PhD in Nursing
  The PhD in Nursing is a research-focused doctorate through UNMC's Graduate Studies program that prepares scholars for leadership roles in academia and outside of academia.
- 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.
- Faculty Practice Scholar Program
  The Faculty Practice Scholars Program assists new faculty engaged in faculty practice to develop a program of practice scholarship.
- 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 graduate level, UNMC offers Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs, along with Post-Graduate Certificates (PGC) and 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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Graduate 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

Doctor of Philosophy

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

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