Clarkson College has not always been a college. Instead, we began in 1888 as a school of nursing—the first in the state of Nebraska. Over the last 125 years, we've established a new campus, expanded our program offerings and adopted a new name. All the while, we've maintained a commitment to preparing our students to be the best in various realms of health care. This commitment to excellence has and always will remain a defining quality of Clarkson College.

About Home

At Clarkson College, you don't just study health care—you prepare to be the best in it. All around you are professionally trained faculty, practicing clinicians and classmates who share the belief that they, too, can better the lives of others. With eight fields and twenty majors to choose from, you have a broad range of options for making a difference—quite possibly even before you graduate.

Academics Home

Clarkson College welcomes undergraduate and graduate students, transfer and international students, and adults who are returning to college to continue their studies or advance their health care careers. Here, you'll find everything you need to get started.

Admissions Home

The Student Financial Services department helps provide opportunities for talented, dedicated and deserving students to attend Clarkson College. Whether you're seeking scholarships and grants, loans, payment plans, or a combination, we'll help you find the answer most suitable for you.

Tuition & Financial Aid

College is a time of self-discovery, personal growth and—most certainly—fun. We're thrilled your main objective is to pursue a future in health care, but we also want you to look back on your college education and recollect all of things you experienced—lectures and textbooks aside. There are numerous ways for you to get involved at Clarkson College. Here's a peek at some of them.

Student Life

Clarkson College specializes in undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and professional development education in some of the most critical areas of health care. Our focus for each academic pathway is to prepare high-quality providers, leaders and educators in health care. Find the option that's right for you.

Our Programs

Clarkson College offers a broad spectrum of safety and refresher courses for individuals of all pathways of life. Opportunities include non-degree life support training, skill development for maintaining a specific career path and post-graduate continuing education. All are designed to build on each individual's personal goals, career path, experience and education.

Professional Development Home

Every day, Clarkson College alumni are changing lives in ways that are both practical and profound. As the proud alma mater of these astounding health care professionals, Clarkson College strives to keep our alumni connected to not only the College but also with one another. Here, you will find all the ways you can stay connected.

Alumni

Degree Options

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Clarkson College offers an accredited and traditional BSN option for students with no prior nursing experience.
Degree Overview

LPN to BSN

The Clarkson College LPN to BSN option is designed to give licensed practical nurses the opportunity to advance their education and career by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
Degree Overview

RN to BSN

The Clarkson College online, part- or full-time RN to BSN degree option is designed to give licensed registered nurses the opportunity to advance their education and career by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
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RN to MSN

The Clarkson College online, part- or full-time RN to MSN degree option creates educational and career mobility for registered nurses (RNs) with an Associate of Science in Nursing degree or a nursing diploma from an accredited program.
Degree Overview

MSN

The Clarkson College online, part- or full-time MSN degree option prepares licensed registered nurses with the complex practice skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for roles in advanced nursing and leadership in the contemporary health care system.
Degree Overview

Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing

The Clarkson College online, part- or full-time Post-Master's certificate program provides opportunities for licensed registered nurses who hold a master's degree from an accredited institution and wish to gain advanced knowledge in one of four specialty areas of nursing.
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Nurse Anesthesia

The Clarkson College full-time, on-campus Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia (pending accreditation) prepares registered nurses for entry into nurse anesthesia practice.
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Doctor of Nursing Practice

The Clarkson College online, part- or full-time Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program features the Post-Master's option and the BSN to DNP option to provide advanced knowledge and clinical skills to enter an advanced practice registered nurse role.
Degree Overview