Degree Options
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN)
The Clarkson College Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) option is designed to give an LPN nurse the opportunity to advance their education and career.
Degree OverviewBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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 health care field needs.
Degree OverviewBachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
The Clarkson College online Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program provides associate-degree or diploma-prepared RNs an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree and advance in their professional nursing career. The RN to BSN option is specifically designed to build upon your skills and abilities as a registered nurse and prepare you to advance in the nursing field. Core nursing courses complement curriculum in evidence-based practice, leadership and population health, and each teach you skills that you can apply to your specific career.
Degree OverviewMaster of Science in Nursing
The award-winning Master’s degree in Nursing option prepares you to design, implement and evaluate health care strategies and impact changes within the medical field. Nurses can become leaders within their organizations by earning an advanced degree in Nursing Healthcare Administration, Nursing Education, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner. Each specialty in the online nursing program can be tailored to help you meet your specific career goals.
Degree OverviewDoctor of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP)
The BSN to DNP option builds on your knowledge as a Bachelor’s degree-prepared nurse to help you advance your role within the nursing field. You’ll earn your Doctoral degree upon completion of your course of study, and you can choose from specialty tracks in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner that will prepare you for an advanced practice role.
Degree OverviewBSN to DNP - Nurse Anesthesia
The Clarkson College Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia option combines a strong anesthesia academic curriculum with extensive clinical practice providing individualized anesthesia care across the life span. In addition, the nurse anesthetist program's curriculum includes courses in leadership, health care policy and the evidence-based process to prepare tomorrow's CRNA to navigate the complexities of health care to improve patient outcomes. The full-time, front-loaded degree option consists of a 20-month didactic phase and 1-month clinical practicum emphasizing our College Values of Learning, Integrity, Caring, Excellence and Commitment. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficient skills in critical thinking, effective communication, professionalism, technology proficiency and caring for a diverse patient population. The goal of the nurse anesthetist program is to produce proficient, full-service, certified nurse anesthesia providers capable of independent practice.
Degree OverviewDNP Post-Master's
The Post-Graduate DNP option builds on the foundation of the advanced practice role for licensed nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists. Throughout the program, you’ll solidify your patient care knowledge and enhance your leadership and communication skills to help you lead interprofessional teams.
Degree OverviewPost-Graduate Certificate in Nursing
Graduate degree-prepared nurses gain academic preparation in the areas of Nursing Healthcare Administration, Nursing Education, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through our Post-Graduate certificate options. Each track offers an online curriculum and the opportunity to complete any clinical requirements in or near your community.
Clinical Practice Instructor Certificate
Clarkson College offers the only certificate of its kind approved by the State of Nebraska.
Help grow the nursing profession by earning a Nursing Clinical Practice Instructor Certificate. This three-course fully online certificate provides continuing education crucial for nurses to begin precepting. Enhance your expertise, play a key part in training future nurses, and explore a graduate nursing degree.
Degree Overview