When do clinical rotations begin in the BSN program?
Clinical rotations start in the fall of a student’s junior year and continue through their senior year.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
For more than 60 years, Creighton has been preparing nurses through a robust education with community involvement and hands-on experience with close faculty support. Join Creighton's fully accredited BSN program and benefit from:
- Direct entry: Nursing students admitted to Creighton are also admitted to the nursing program and begin their coursework as a freshmen
- Strong clinical hours: Gain valuable experience with 1,000 clinical hours covering six specialties
- 96% NCLEX pass rate over the past 3 year
- 99% success rate: Nearly all graduates are employed, pursing advanced studies or involved in a service program within 6 months of graduation
Explore our BSN program.
Creighton’s BSN program is designed to provide guidance and opportunities for students to master the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent professional nurses while developing their individual intellectual and spiritual potential. The BSN program curriculum is 128 credits and can be completed in four years.
The lessons learned within our classrooms and clinical settings are centered on a faith-based identity, encouraging nursing students to make a difference in the lives of others. Learn about our Jesuit, Catholic values.
Direct Entry
This is a direct-entry program, which means you can be admitted directly into the College of Nursing as a freshman. You will have a seat in the nursing program without having to submit another application at a later time.
More Nursing Experience
Creighton BSN clinicals begin in the fall of your junior year and continue each term through senior-year. We'll prepare you for choices in your nursing career, with opportunities in six specialty areas:
- Community and population health
- Critical care
- Labor and delivers/obstetrics
- Medical-surgical
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatric and mental health
We also guarantee a preceptorship for each student, with 224 hours of hands-on experience. Preceptorships help transition you from clinicals to a practicing registered nurse. At Creighton, you will be paired with a bachelor’s-prepared nurse. It’s essentially reverse job shadowing: you perform the nursing duties, but with your preceptor as back-up and resource.
Experience Abroad
At some institutions, nursing students can’t study abroad due to the structure of the curriculum. However, at Creighton, our nursing students can study abroad for a full semester (and still graduate on time). In fact, 25% of sophomore nursing students study abroad. See an example plan of study that includes study abroad.
Nursing students also have the opportunity to expand their college experience through service at home and abroad. For example, our Dominican Republic programs connect students to a variety of experiences.
BSN Admission Requirements
Admissions to the program are based upon:
- High school GPA
- ACT or SAT scores*
- Extracurricular activities
- A personal statement to demonstrate creative abilities not reflected in transcripts
- A recommendation from the applicant’s high school counselor
- A recommended four years of high school English, math and social science, along with three years of natural science, foreign language and electives
- High school chemistry or its equivalent with a “C” grade or better prior to enrolling at Creighton
Additionally, honors sections and advanced placement courses will enhance a candidate’s application.
Note that because this is a direct-entry program those who apply and are accepted into the College of Nursing won't need to complete additional applications for the program.
Currently, we do not admit transfer students into the BSN program.
*For students who are choosing to apply test-optional, ACT/SAT exam scores are not required at the time of application for admission.
When to Apply to the BSN
August 1: Application for undergraduate fall admission opens.
November 1: Early Action application deadline for undergraduates—submit an Application for Undergraduate Admission and all required credentials to the Office of Admissions to receive an admissions decision by December 15. All decisions are non-binding.
December 1: Priority deadline for scholarship consideration: Submit an Application for Undergraduate Admission and all required credentials to the Office of Admissions to receive priority scholarship consideration. Students must also apply for admission by this date in order to be able to apply for honors and leadership programs and additional scholarship opportunities.
What can you do with a BSN?
Nurses are in high demand, and with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Creighton, you’ll be prepared for RN roles across care settings.
Creighton graduates work in specialties such as:
- Critical care
- Cardiovascular ICU
- Neonatal ICU
- Emergency
- Progressive care
- Acute care
- Critical care stepdown
- Medical - surgery
- Pediatric ICU
- Pediatrics
They choose roles in states across the U.S. in institutions like Mayo Clinic, Children's Nebraska and Northwestern Medicine.
You'll be prepared for a career in areas such as public health, schools, home health or hospice, long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, government and social service agencies and research.
Earning your BSN also sets up pathways to advanced roles like nurse practitioner, nurse educator and leadership. Those called to nursing will find a wide range of job opportunities and ways to improve the health and well-being of others.
Ranked among the best BSN programs by U.S. News and World Report
overall NCLEX pass rate for nursing graduates over the past 3 years
of BSN graduates are employed, pursing advanced studies or involved in a service program within 6 months of graduation
Median annual wage for registered nurses in 2024 per the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Hands-On Learning for BSN Students
We know that students learn by doing. You'll gain hands-on experience at Creighton both through traditional clinicals and in our state-of-the-art simulation center and labs in the CL and Rachel Werner Center for Health Sciences Education.
Clinicals begin your junior year, and you’ll take part in a unique preceptorship experience your senior year. In the preceptorship, you’ll work closely with a nurse mentor, gradually taking on more independent responsibilities, so you’ll be ready to hit the ground running when you graduate.
“Creighton has not only taught me how to dream big, but they have also provided me with the knowledge, opportunities and support to accomplish these dreams.”
Ellie Schultes, Class of 2024, College of Nursing
Tuition, Cost and Financial Aid
Tuition is reviewed annually. Visit our Cost and Aid page for the current full cost of attendance, net-price calculator and financial-aid information. At Creighton, nearly all undergraduates receive financial aid. To be considered, submit your FAFSA and browse our institutional-aid programs.
Harper Nursing Scholars Program
The Harper Nursing Scholars Program is Creighton’s nationally competitive premier nursing scholarship and leadership program. It seeks to develop students that excel academically into reflective and compassionate practitioners, innovative scholars, confident advocates and ethical nurse leaders. The program accomplishes this through hands-on learning, enrichment opportunities, and a curriculum rooted in the Jesuit tradition. Each year, seven or eight Harper Nursing Scholars are selected to receive a $40,000 annual education scholarship.
You must apply for admission to Creighton by Dec. 1 to be eligible for consideration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there opportunities for BSN students to participate in research?
Yes, the Students as Professionals Acquiring Research Knowledge (SPARK!) program is a platform for undergraduate nursing and paramedicine students to cultivate clinical research skills.
Can BSN students study abroad without delaying graduation?
Yes. Thanks to a flexible curriculum, nursing students at Creighton can study abroad for a full semester and still graduate on time.
Is Creighton’s BSN program a direct-entry program?
Yes. Applicants admitted to the College of Nursing are guaranteed a spot in the nursing program without the need for a separate application process after enrollment.
Are preceptorships guaranteed in the BSN program?
Yes, Creighton guarantees a preceptorship during the second semester of a student’s senior year, providing 244 hours of hands-on experience (among the highest number of preceptorship hours of any nursing programs in the nation).
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Creighton University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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Professional Licensure
Graduates who complete Creighton University College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing meet the eligibility requirements to take the National Council Licensure Exam-RN (NCLEX-RN). All 50 states, and U.S. state territories, require the candidate to take the NCLEX-RN prior to practicing as an RN.
However, professional licensure requirements are determined solely by each state and may change without notice to Creighton. While our information is updated annually, Creighton cannot guarantee continuous accuracy. We recommend that current or prospective students review program-specific documents on our Academic Regulations page, or consult the appropriate licensing agency in the state where they plan to practice to confirm updated requirements.
Creighton cannot guarantee that any student will attain state-established licensure or certification in any field or jurisdiction.
State Board Approvals
Creighton University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program in Nebraska has been approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing, DHHS Licensure Unit, PO Box 94986, Lincoln NE, 68509-4986
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Omaha, NE 68178
Phone: 402.280.2703
