Accelerated BSN Programs in Nebraska

Program Length & Format

• 12-month
• Program structure: five 8-week terms, one 2-week term, one 3-week term
• On-campus instruction at Omaha and Phoenix campuses
• Start terms: January and August

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution required prior to program start
• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Names and contact information for three professional and/or academic references required (letters not required at time of application)
• Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended required

Entrance Exams

• TEAS and HESI are not required

Prerequisites

• Science prerequisites (4 semester hours / 6 quarter hours each): Human Anatomy (A&P I) or Anatomy, Human Physiology (A&P II) or Physiology, General Chemistry, Microbiology; these four must be completed within the last 10 years
• Non-science prerequisites: General Sociology 3 semester hours, General Psychology 3, Developmental (lifespan) Psychology 3, Ethics 3, Statistics 3, Human Nutrition 2–3
• Minimum grade C (2.0) in each prerequisite course
• Two of the following must be completed before application deadline: General Chemistry, Human Anatomy (A&P I), Human Physiology (A&P II)
• All prerequisites must be completed prior to program start, preferably 45 days in advance
• CLEP credit not accepted; AP accepted only if listed as transfer credit on official transcript; courses graded P accepted only if lowest possible P equals C (2.0) or higher

Deadlines

• August start (Omaha, Phoenix): Priority scholarship deadline April 1; final application deadline May 1
• January start (Omaha, Phoenix): Priority scholarship deadline September 1; final application deadline October 15
• Application review and decisions released on a rolling basis within these windows:
• Fall start: applications read between January 1 and May 1 (final deadline May 1)
• Spring start: applications read between June 1 and October 15 (final deadline October 15)

Application

• Submit NursingCAS application and Creighton application materials as required
• Required documents: completed application, official transcripts from all institutions, personal statement addressing five specific prompts (approx. 200 words each), names/contact information for three references
• Resume optional
• Applicants may apply before bachelor’s degree is conferred; official transcript showing degree and conferral date required prior to first day of class (preferably 45 days in advance)

Selection Process

• Admissions committee reviews complete applications; decisions released on a rolling basis until each deadline
• Admission decisions consider cumulative GPA, prerequisite grades, personal statement, and references
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission
• Cohort capacity: Omaha up to 48 students, Phoenix up to 56 students
• Waitlists may be formed after each application deadline if qualified applicants exceed available seats
• Waitlist is valid only for the specific term applied to
• Applicants choose a preferred campus; option to be considered for alternate campus available

Cost & Financial Aid

• Total tuition for entire program: $55,425 (2025–2026)
• Per-semester fees (Fall/Spring): University Fee $815, Technology Fee $315, Accelerated Nursing Academic Program Fee $1,500
• Cost of attendance examples (2025–2026):
  • August start Fall/Spring total: $70,613; Summer total: $35,050
  • January start Spring total: $37,448; Summer/Fall total: $68,215
• FAFSA required; students must file FAFSA twice during program (program spans two aid years); federal loans available; federal grants not available for second bachelor’s
• Federal Nursing Loan: fixed 5% interest, no origination fees, no interest accrual while in school or during nine-month grace period
• Two full-tuition scholarship opportunities currently offred for Omaha:
  • Children’s Nebraska Scholarship (requires two-year employment commitment at Children’s Nebraska after graduation)
  • Don C. Scott Foundation Scholarship
• Disbursement of funds occurs five days prior to the start of each semester

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical hours: over 900 clinical hours across the program
• Clinical specialties: Critical Care, Community and Population Health, Labor and Delivery/Obstetrics, Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics, Psychiatric and Mental Health
• Omaha clinical sites include CHI Health, Methodist Health System, Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, Omaha VA Medical Center, and community-based locations
• Phoenix clinical sites include Dignity Health, Valleywise Health, Destiny Springs Healthcare, Aurora Behavioral Health, Children’s Rehabilitative Services, and other partners
• Omaha simulation facility: CL and Rachel Werner Center for Health Sciences Education; Phoenix simulation instruction at facility in Phoenix Medical Quarter

Credit Transfer

• Prerequisite and coursework may be transferred from accredited institutions if semester/quarter hours meet requirements
• AP credit accepted only if posted as transfer credit on official transcript
• Courses graded P accepted only if lowest possible grade for P is C (2.0) or higher
• CLEP credit not accepted
• Coursework from institutions outside the U.S. requires course-by-course evaluation from an evaluation agency and official evaluation sent to NursingCAS

International Students

• F-1 visas supported for Omaha and Phoenix campuses upon admission
• International transcripts require course-by-course evaluation and official evaluations must be sent to NursingCAS
• English proficiency minimum scores for applicants with degrees from outside the U.S.: TOEFL 100, IELTS 7, Duolingo 120; scores over two years old not accepted
• Applicants from specified countries may petition for an English proficiency waiver (list of countries provided by program)
• Final prerequisite transcripts with grades required by Office of Admissions at least 60 days prior to term start for I-20 issuance

Contacts

• Nursing Admissions address: 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178
• Nursing Admissions phone: 402.280.2000 or 800.544.5071; fax: 402.280.2045
• Financial Aid office phone: 402.280.2345
• Financial specialist phone: 402.280.2731

Program Length & Format

• 12-month 
• Minimum 124 credit hours including prerequisites and program hours
• New cohorts begin in August
• Program designed for applicants with a non-nursing baccalaureate or associate degree

Admission Requirements

• Earned associate or bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
• Completion of general education prerequisite courses prior to August matriculation
• Demonstrated success in prior math and science coursework
• Ability to meet nursing technical standards (physical and behavioral capabilities)

Prerequisites

• Completion of general education prerequisite courses prior to August matriculation
• BIO 315 prerequisite courses: BIO 226, BIO 281, CHE 101
• SCI 320 prerequisite courses: CHE 100, BIO 225, BIO 226; BIO 315 listed as pre/corequisite
• Some clinical courses require prior completion of earlier semester arts and science courses or permission of the BSN director

Deadlines

• Application open for Fall 2025
• Early Bird Deadline: November 7, 2025
• Priority Deadline: February 6, 2026
• Standard Deadline: July 10, 2026
• Listed starting term: Fall 2026

Application

• Submit application and required materials through NursingCAS
• Program/career awareness questionnaire required
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended required
• Complete general education prerequisites before matriculation
• Submit application at least two weeks before published deadline to allow NursingCAS verification

Selection Process

• NursingCAS verifies transcripts and submitted documents
• Admission requires meeting listed eligibility criteria
• Some prerequisite or course permissions may be granted by the BSN director

Cost & Financial Aid

• Tuition rate per credit hour: $623
• NMC Scholarships funded by Methodist Hospital Foundation
• Employee education benefits information available on Methodist Health System intranet

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Program includes multiple clinical practicum courses: NRS 102C, NRS 200C, NRS 300C, NRS 400C, NRS 410C, NRS 471P (senior preceptor practicum)
• Senior preceptor practicum assigns an RN preceptor for supervised clinical practice
• Laboratory and clinical practicum components integrated throughout the curriculum

Accreditation & Licensure

• Program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Reported NCLEX pass rate: 96%–100% over recent years
• Graduates required to pass NCLEX and apply for state licensure

Contacts

• Nebraska Methodist College address: 720 N. 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68114
• Institution affiliation: Methodist Health System
• Website resources referenced: Financial Aid page, Scholarships page, Net Price Calculator

Program Length & Format

• 12 months after completion of prerequisites
• full-time
• two 16-week semesters plus one 13-week summer session
• Locations: Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Norfolk
• Cohort start: January each year

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing required prior to program start
• Minimum cumulative prerequisite GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Minimum grade of C required in each prerequisite course
• Active CNA certification required prior to program start
• Application submitted via NursingCAS

Prerequisites

• Total prerequisite credits: 58 (17 courses) required before starting the nursing curriculum
• Core prerequisite courses and credits:
  • English Composition I and II: 6 credits
  • Introduction to Psychology: 3 credits
  • Introduction to Sociology: 3 credits
  • Human Growth & Development*: 3 credits
  • Chemistry*: 4 credits
  • College Algebra*: 3 credits
  • Statistics*: 3 credits
  • Anatomy & Physiology I and II OR Human Anatomy & Human Physiology*: 8 credits
  • Ethics: 3 credits
  • Microbiology*: 4 credits
  • Nutrition*: 3 credits
  • Humanities: 3 credits
  • Culture/Race/Ethnicity/Gender: 3 credits
  • Family/Human Behavior: 3 credits
  • Political Science/Social Organization: 3 credits
  • Free Electives: 3 credits
• Courses marked with * must be completed within 7 years of program start

Deadlines

• Application open date: March 1
• Priority application deadline: July 1
• Program start: January

Application

• Submit application through NursingCAS; application fee: $60
• Submit official college transcripts to NursingCAS from all institutions attended
• Two professional references required; NursingCAS will send reference links via email
• Personal statement: responses required to these prompts:
  • What motivates you to become a BSN prepared nurse?
  • What is your vision of your nursing career?
  • What mark will you leave in healthcare?
• Enrollment deposit if admitted: $200, non-refundable, applied to first semester tuition

Selection Process

• Admission factors include: campus preference, prerequisite GPA, number of prerequisite courses completed at application, professional references, and personal statement
• Accelerated applicants required to complete an interview with two faculty members

Wait List Policies

• If first-choice campus has no available seats, applicants will be considered for that campus waitlist or for admission at campuses with remaining capacity

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical training hours: 760 hours required
• Clinical experiences include rotations at area medical centers, hospitals, and other health facilities
• Simulation experiences provided through college clinical training facilities and simulators
• Kearney campus option: immersive clinical pathway with all clinical experiences completed within a single health system and an on-site designated clinical instructor
• Clinical partnership sites for Kearney immersive option: Great Plains Health (North Platte) and Mary Lanning Healthcare (Hastings); partner support available for tuition and for tuition and housing (Great Plains Health)

Credit Transfer

• College may accept transfer credit from accredited institutions; College of Nursing is final authority on granting and applying transfer credit
• Transfer credits recorded with no grade or quality points; grades from transfer courses may be considered for admission purposes
• All prerequisite credits must be transferable to the University of Nebraska

International Students

• Applicants whose first language is not English must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson (PTE) test scores dated within five years of application

Contacts

• General phone: 402-559-4000
• Main address: 4111 Dewey Avenue, 985330 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-5330
• Kearney clinical partnership student services coordinator: Sarah Jones (contact for transcript evaluations and program questions)