Practical Nursing Certificate
Earn Your License and Start Working in Nursing in Just One Year!
Do you have a desire to help others? Prepare for entry level practice in nursing and complete your certificate in just one year. Through our hands on academic coursework and clinical experiences you'll be prepared to provide confident and compassionate care after you graduate.
Our alumnae are recruited by some of the largest and most prominent healthcare facilities. CSM graduates have earned state licensure pass rates at or above the national average year after year.
Practical Nursing Certificate
- One of two PNC programs in the Omaha metro.
- Start your career with your personal student success advisor in addition to your academic advisor.
- Share your skills in a number of clinical experiences including in-patient hospitals, clinics, community-based and long-term care facilities and more.
- Learn in our multi-million-dollar, state-of-the-art health professions skills and simulation center.
- Once meeting admissions requirements you may to progress into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN) program if you choose after receiving your Practical Nursing certificate.
- Post-graduation NCLEX-PN coaching with the Program Director to personalize your study plan as you prepare for the NCLEX-PN.
- 1-year program to earn your Practical Nursing Certificate and become a Licensed Practical Nurse (after successfully completing your NCLEX-PN).
Students Excel in Small Class Sizes
Diauvion Conner knew from a young age that she wanted to be a nurse.
“I really liked how College of Saint Mary was a small school, very personal and how they offered a lot of good scholarships and resources,” Diauvion said. “It’s also easy to get involved here.”
She also appreciates the relationship she has built with her professors, who are “very approachable.”
“It’s really personal,” Diauvion said. “They know me. They’re always there for me, and they always let us know that.”
