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Nursing Programs

Preparing confident, compassionate nurses.

Nursing is more than a profession—it’s a calling. Our programs blend science, technology, and compassionate care to prepare women to excel as confident, skilled healthcare leaders.

You’ll learn in our state-of-the-art health professions skills and simulation center, gain diverse real-world clinical experience starting as early as your first year, and train alongside other health professionals to prepare for today’s collaborative care environments.

With personalized advising, one-on-one faculty mentorship, NCLEX coaching, and ongoing support even after graduation, you’ll be ready to step into your nursing career with confidence.

Your Path to Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 
For first-time or transfer students

  • Flexible 3-year or 4-year pathways, depending on your transfer credits
  • Accepted into the BSN Pathway as a freshman if applying from high school
  • Earn your CNA after your first semester of nursing classes
  • Clinical rotations beginning in your first or second year
  • Hands-on learning and interprofessional training for real-world readiness
  • Dedicated faculty and NCLEX support to ensure your success as an RN
     

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN)
For active LPNs

  • Streamlined program for active LPNs/LVNs — earn your BSN in just 2 years after prerequisites
  • Designed for working nurses—balance work, life, and study
  • Prepares you to pass the NCLEX-RN and step into expanded RN roles
     

Practical Nursing Certificate
For aspiring LPNs

  • 1-year hybrid program to earn your PN certificate and become an LPN after passing the NCLEX-PN
  • Seamless transition option into the LPN to BSN program for eligible graduates
  • Guaranteed spot in LPN to BSN with admission requirements met

 

Program Awards

  • College of Saint Mary earned recognition as a College of Distinction for nursing for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years.
  • Named the No. 2 Best Colleges for Nursing in Nebraska in 2023 by Niche.
  • College Factual named CSM one of the nation's best-value colleges for Nursing. CSM ranked 45th out of 649 colleges, placing it in the top 7% of best-value colleges nationally.

 

Career Outlook

Career Outlook

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide care to clients in a variety of settings. Employment of Licensed Practical Nurses is set to increase by 10% through 2030, which includes 60,800 jobs. The average annual income is $48,070 nationwide. 

Registered Nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions. Employment of Registered Nurses is projected to grow 9% through 2030, and about 194,500 openings for registered nurses are projected each year. The mean annual income for registered nurses in Nebraska is $69,480 and $75,330 nationwide.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration

Accreditation

Accreditation

The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society.  College of Saint Mary is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at College of Saint Mary located in Omaha, Nebraska is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the BSN program is continued accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.