Nursing
education at the College of Saint Mary began in 1969 with the establishment of
the ASN program. The Practical Nursing Program and Associate Degree
Nursing Programs are approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing. In
addition, the ASN and BSN programs are accredited by the National League
for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). College of Saint Mary
currently offers four undergraduate programs in Nursing.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Practical Nursing Program (PN)
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Designed
as a day program
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Program
can be completed in one year, beginning in the summer semester
Licensed Practical Nurse to
Associate Degree in Nursing (LPN-ASN)
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Designed
as a day program
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Advanced
Placement in the RN program may be achieved through successful passing of
standardized exams
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Program
can be completed in one calendar year, beginning in the summer semester
Associate Degree Program (ASN)
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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
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Faculty
to student ratio of 1:8
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Simulation experiences in many clinical courses
including Fundamentals, OB, Pediatrics, and advanced Med-surgical
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NCLEX pass rate consistently above national average
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Podcasts available of class lectures
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100%
job placement rate
Bachelor Degree (RN-BSN)
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Courses
can be completed in a minimum of one calendar year, depending upon the student
having completed the required Core Curriculum courses
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May
complete the BSN Program through full-time study or by pursuing part-time study
over a longer period of time
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On-campus
or Hybrid (some online and some class time) sections available
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On-campus
sections all scheduled for one day
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Podcasts
available of class lectures
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Designed
as a day course for Registered Nurses that have their Associate Degree to
complete their studies for a Bachelor Degree
