Nursing Programs
Preparing confident, compassionate nurses.
Nursing is more than a profession—it’s a calling. Our programs blend science, technology, and compassionate care to prepare women to excel as confident, skilled healthcare leaders.
You’ll learn in our state-of-the-art health professions skills and simulation center, gain diverse real-world clinical experience starting as early as your first year, and train alongside other health professionals to prepare for today’s collaborative care environments.
With personalized advising, one-on-one faculty mentorship, NCLEX coaching, and ongoing support even after graduation, you’ll be ready to step into your nursing career with confidence.
Your Path to Nursing
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ForÌýfirst-time or transfer students
- Flexible 3-year or 4-year pathways, depending on your transfer credits
- Accepted into the BSN Pathway as a freshman if applying from high school
- Earn your CNA after your first semester of nursing classes
- Clinical rotations beginning in your first or second year
- Hands-on learning and interprofessional training for real-world readiness
- Dedicated faculty and NCLEX support to ensure your success as an RN
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN)
For active LPNs
- Streamlined program for active LPNs/LVNs — earn your BSN in just 2 years after prerequisites
- Designed for working nurses—balance work, life, and study
- Prepares you to pass the NCLEX-RN and step into expanded RN roles
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Practical Nursing Certificate
For aspiring LPNs
- 1-year hybrid program to earn your PN certificate and become an LPN after passing the NCLEX-PN
- Seamless transition option into the LPN to BSN program for eligible graduates
- Guaranteed spot in LPN to BSN with admission requirements met
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Program Awards
- º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ earned recognition as a College of Distinction for nursing for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years.
- Named the No. 2 Best Colleges for Nursing in NebraskaÌýin 2023 by Niche.
- College Factual named CSM one of the nation's best-value colleges for Nursing. CSM ranked 45th out of 649 colleges, placing it in the top 7% of best-value colleges nationally.
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CSM Senior Inspired to Become a Nurse by Those Who Cared for Her Father