Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
The Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a private institution in Omaha, Nebraska, and part of the Methodist Health System. The college was founded in 1891 and offers degrees in nursing and allied health professions. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It is one of the top nursing schools in the region, thanks to its state-of-the-art labs and learning centers. These centers include the 75,000 square foot Clark Center and the Riley-Leinart Center. The college received its first nursing accreditation in 1956. The campus was renovated in 2005 and named the Josie Harper Campus. Most of the courses are offered at one of the learning centers owned by the college.
There are six CCNE-accredited nursing programs, including traditional BSN, LPN to BSN, RN to BSN, accelerated BSN, MSN, and RN to MSN. The accelerated BSN program has a full-time schedule, allowing students to earn their BSN in 15 months. The traditional BSN is a four-year program and includes first-year clinical experiences at local facilities. After earning their BSN, 96.92% of students pass the NCLEX-RN exam on their first attempt. The school also offers two minors to help improve the career prospects of nursing students. These minors include Spanish for Healthcare Professionals and Healthcare Sign Language.
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
Accreditations
Nursing Programs Accreditations
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Institutional Accreditations
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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