Clarkson College was founded in 1888 as Nebraska’s first school of nursing. Since then, we've established a new campus, expanded our program offerings, and adopted a new name. Our programs continue to evolve to meet the needs of the healthcare industry. We continue to remain focused on academic excellence and professional preparation.
About News DirectoryClarkson College prepares students for meaningful careers in healthcare. Our faculty includes experienced educators and practicing clinicians. Learn alongside peers who are equally committed to making a difference. With nine fields and twenty majors, there are many paths to begin impacting your community—often before graduation.
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As you earn your Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, you’ll become part of a tradition of nursing excellence. The program option combines a foundation in science and humanities and nursing specific courses to allow you to excel within a variety of health care environments. Highly experienced faculty, early hands-on learning and structured curriculum in the BSN degree option prepare you to be the compassionate nurse that today’s healthcare field needs.
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Begin your journey toward a rewarding path as a health care professional.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program was the first program ever offered at Clarkson College and remains our most sought-after degree today. The curriculum was designed to offer students a foundation of contemporary knowledge in science, humanities and related professional disciplines with coursework that emphasizes critical thinking, health and human functioning, client- and family-centered care for diverse populations, leadership development, and therapeutic nursing interventions.
Class sizes in the BSN degree program are kept to a minimum and are taught by instructors with extensive experience and credibility in the nursing field. Hands-on practice in our on-campus skills lab and simulation lab, as well as in a variety of hospitals, clinics and other public health care settings, begins within your first year in the program. While the majority of BSN courses are classroom-based, you also have the option to complete a portion of your coursework online.
As a graduate of the BSN degree program, you are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX). After one year of professional practice as a registered nurse, you are able to enroll in the Clarkson College Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program to further your education and prepare yourself for advance nursing roles.
Clarkson College accepts students into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program beginning in the fall, spring and summer semesters. Applicants must first meet all basic admissions criteria for Clarkson College to have your file reviewed by the committee:
Clarkson College applicants and current students may inquire about the possibility of receiving credit for previous life and/or work experience(s) per Academic Policy AA-47. Please reach out to an academic advisor or your program director if you have questions.
First Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
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BIO 211 - Human Anatomy - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
CHM 110 - Fundamentals of Chemistry - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
ENG 101 - English Composition I | 3 |
ICC HUM EEA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
MAT 130 - College Algebra | 3 |
IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
Total Semester Hours | 17 |
Second Semester
First Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
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BIO 122 - Nutrition Science | 3 |
NRS 227 - Pathophysiology | 3 |
NRS 233 - Assessment and Care of the Adult with Abnormal Findings: Theory | 2 |
NRS 234 - Assessment and Care of the Adult with Abnormal Findings: Clinical | 2 |
NRS 235 - Pharmacology I | 2 |
ICC HUM EEA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Second Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
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PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
PSY 200 - Human Development | 3 |
NRS 254 - Managing the Nursing Care of the Adult: Theory | 4 |
NRS 255 - Managing the Nursing Care of the Adult: Clinical | 4 |
NRS 256 - Pharmacology II | 2 |
ENG 102 - English Composition II | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 19 |
First Semester
Second Semester
First Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
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NRS 453 - Population Health Nursing-Global Health and Health Policy: Theory Online | 2 |
NRS 454 - Population Health Nursing-Global Health and Health Policy: Clinical | 1 |
NRS 458 - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients I: Theory | 3 |
NRS 459 - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients I: Clinical | 3 |
Electives | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Second Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
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NRS 467 - Transition to Practice | 1 |
NRS 470 - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients II: Theory | 3 |
NRS 473 - Preceptorship: Clinical | 4 |
NRS 474 - Pharmacology III | 1 |
NRS 483 - Principles of Leadership and Management: Theory Online | 2 |
Electives | 1 |
Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Total Semester Hours - 121
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Cost per Credit Hour
$691
Cost per Semester
$8,442 - Full-time (12 hrs)
$4,221 - Part-time (6 hrs)
Tuition | |
Undergraduate Tuition | $691 / credit-hour |
Fees - Included in cost per semester | |
Enrollment Fee for first time students | $150/ each |
Degree Specific Fees - Not included in cost per semester | |
Interprofessional education – IPE Course Fee IPE 301 | $140/ student |
IDI Cultural Assessment Fee | $45/ student |
Lab Fee - General Education | $40/ class |
Lab Fee (BSN, RT, PTA) | $30/ class |
NRS 126 - Nursing uniform, pen light, stethoscope, protective equipment | $230-360/ student |
ATI Testing Fees - (NS 125, NS 233, NS 254, NS 340, NS 342, NS355, NS359, NS 467, NS 468) | $415/ class |
Nursing - Iowa Sing – (NRS 126, NRS 359) | $15/ each |
RN NCLEX Exam | $200/ student |
RN Licensure (NE) | $123/ student |
NRS 333- MyCE Clinical Onboarding | $40/ student |
$86,070
Payscale.com, 2024
Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2022.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
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