Accelerated 1-year BSN

Only one School of Nursing offers you one of the nation's most successful and longest running accelerated nursing programs paired with the advantages of a degree from Creighton University, one of the finest Jesuit, Catholic universities in the United States.

When you choose the Creighton University School of Nursing's Accelerated Program, you can earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in just 12 months. This program is designed for students who already have a non-nursing bachelor's degree.

Our rigorous one-year curriculum recognizes each person's past experiences and success in prerequisite courses and builds on those strengths. You will attend classes full-time.

Creighton admits students into the Accelerated program on a rolling basis.  As soon as an application is complete, it is reviewed by our admissions committee.  Admissions decisions are made quickly, and our programs may fill rapidly.  This is why it is important to apply as early as possible. Each class has an established maximum enrollment of 56 students.  Consequently, we encourage you to apply early. We will notify you if for some reason you apply to a program that is already full and work with you to find an alternative future class that meets your educational objectives.

Classes start each January and August on the Omaha campus. August classes are also available on the Creighton University Mary Lanning Campus in Hastings, Nebraska.

Accelerated Nursing Program graduates consistently exceed national pass rates on the Registered Nurse (RN) licensure examination.

The Accelerated Nursing Program curriculum is uniquely structured for students who are:

• Goal-oriented
• Excited about self-directed learning
• Problem solvers and critical thinkers
• Capable of undertaking a rigorous academic load
• Representative of diverse backgrounds and life experiences

Accelerated Nursing Program Plan of Study

Creighton University, founded in 1878, is on the forefront as one of the finest Jesuit, Catholic universities in the United States. Creighton has achieved national designations for exceptional learning with three consecutive years as No. 1 of Midwestern universities in the U.S. News & World Report magazine's "American's Best Colleges" edition.

Creighton enrolls more than 6,800 students of diverse faiths and races from across the United States and more than 40 different countries. The student body is taught by 730 full-time faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, the Graduate School, University College; and Schools of Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy and Health Professions.

The University is located in Omaha, Nebraska (population 800,000 metro area) on a 120-acre campus adjacent to the downtown business district.

The School of Nursing also has a campus in Hastings, Nebraska, adjacent to the Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital (MLMH). MLMH is home of state-of-the-art health care facilities and is located two hours from Omaha, directly south of Interstate 80. Hastings has a population of 24,000 people, enabling students to complete the program while residing in a smaller, more rural environment.

At the Creighton University School of Nursing, we have been preparing BSN graduates using an accelerated curriculum for more than 30 years. Our proven program:

• Prepares excellent nurses who are strong in theoretical knowledge and clinical skills
• Provides an opportunity to change careers efficiently and effectively
• Promotes a climate that respects each person's past experiences and builds on those strengths
• Earned Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Accreditation

You will learn how to manage and improve care-the cornerstones of our curriculum. You will gain experience in a myriad of clinical settings-for example, critical care, outpatient care, public health, home care, and mental health-as you develop the skills in and knowledge of this rewarding profession.

The care management model adopted by our faculty several years ago has received national recognition. Our accelerated students complete a preceptorship where they work side-by-side with a BSN-prepared nurse.

Please click here to see the Accelerated Nursing Program brochure.