Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Make a difference in the lives of patients — and launch a meaningful and rewarding career.
Why Earn a BSN in Nursing?
With a BSN, you'll have the training to offer quality patient care and make skilled nursing diagnosis. Research by the American Association of the Colleges of Nursing shows that higher nursing education makes a major positive difference in clinical outcomes.
As a BSN student, you'll learn much more than clinical care. You'll gain enhanced communication, critical thinking, evidence based practice and leadership skills. If you plan to move into administration or teaching, a BSN, or higher, is essential. Four of the highest paying nursing jobs include nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, nurse anesthetist and clinical nurse specialist. In order to gain this level of education and specialization, it begins with a BSN.
Why Study Nursing at UNMC?
500-Mile-Campus
The College of Nursing is the largest and most far-reaching of UNMC's health colleges with five campuses spanning the state. We have divisions in Omaha, Lincoln, Scottsbluff, Kearney and Norfolk.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington D.C. 20001. Phone: (202)887-6791
NCLEX Pass Rate of 97.34%
Traditional and accelerated graduates combined for a first time pass rate of 97.34% on the NCLEX licensing examination in 2023.
Progression Flexibility
Students can choose from full or part-time options, completing their degree at a pace that suits their lifestyle.
Program Snapshot
Program Highlights
760 Hours Clinical Training
You'll receive instruction through our state-of-the-art clinical training facilities and simulators. You'll do clinical rotations at area medical centers, hospitals and other health facilities. These experiences will provide opportunities to apply your training and care for people at all life stages: infants, children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
Discover Pathway Programs
Guarantee your seat in nursing school by participating in Pathway Programs in high school or while completing your prerequisites courses. UNMC has agreements with the Nebraska State College System (Chadron State College, Peru State and Wayne State) along with the University of Nebraska at Kearney to guarantee admission to those who meet program criteria.
Prerequisites
Before beginning your BSN course of study, you will need to complete 17 essential science and liberal arts courses. You can take these courses through the University of Nebraska (on campus or online) or from any accredited community college, four-year college or university. Apply to UNMC once you’ve completed about 12 of the required prerequisite courses and finish the remainder of your courses before starting the BSN program in August.
Twice-a-Year Admissions
Kearney Division and Lincoln Division are excited to offer spring entry to the traditional track BSN program.
Careers and Outcomes
Nursing is a quickly growing field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a growth of more than 438,000 new RN jobs by the year 2026. UNMC nursing graduates are in demand among employers throughout Nebraska and BSN graduates have the edge.
Job Opportunities
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Doctor's offices
- Ambulatory care facilities
- Residential care facilities
- Long-Term care facilities
- Hospices
- Schools
- Educational services
- Government services
- And More...
Employers
- Nebraska Medicine
- Faith Regional
- Regional West Medical Center
- CHI Health St. Elizabeth
- Kearney Regional Medical Center
- Bryan Health
- CHI Health Good Samaritan
- Nebraska Methodist Hospital
- CHI Health St. Francis
- And More...
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