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 College of Saint Mary has a seamless ladder program of undergraduate nursing education. Students may enter the program at various points along the ladder. The Practical Nursing (PN) program offers opportunity for a licensure certificate. Successful completion of the Associate Degree (ASN) provides the opportunity to take the exam to become a registered nurse. Curriculum for the Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) builds upon the registered nursing license with experiences in public health. The Practical Nursing Program and Associate Degree Nursing Programs are approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing. The Associate Degree and the Bachelor’s Degree programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Practical Nursing Program (PN)
- Designed as a day program
- Program can be completed in one year, beginning in the summer semester+
- State licensure rates at or above the national average
Licensed Practical Nurse to Associate Degree in Nursing (LPN-ASN)
- Designed as a day program
- Advanced Placement in the RN program may be achieved through successful passing of standardized exams
- Program can be completed in one calendar year, beginning in the summer semester
Associate Degree Program (ASN)
- Completed in either a Nursing 2 Track (two-year program) or Nursing 3 Track (three-year program). At the completion of either program, you are eligible to submit an application for RN licensure and proceed into the Bachelor of Nursing program (see below).
- Faculty to student ratio of 1:8
- Simulation experiences in many clinical courses including Fundamentals, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and advanced Medical-Surgical
- Podcasts available of class lectures
- State licensure rates at or above the national average
- 100% job placement rate
Bachelor Degree (RN-BSN)
- Courses can be completed in one calendar year, depending upon the completion of required General Education courses
- May complete the BSN Program through full-time study or by pursuing part-time study over a longer period of time
- Two options available: On-campus, face-to-face classroom classes or Hybrid Classes (some online and some class time)
- Students may be able to transfer up to 85 credits towards the 128 credit hour program
- On-campus, face-to-face sections scheduled same day each week
- Hybrid sections limited to 18 students each
- Podcasts available of class lectures
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