Clarkson College has programs for both nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists. Both programs award a master of science in Nursing. The nurse practitioner program offers specializations in family nurse practitioner and adult nurse practitioner. The nurse anesthetist program takes thirty months to complete for full-time students and consists of 12 months of lecture courses and 18 months of clinical experience. The nurse practitioner program is in an online format with an on-campus orientation. Students are also required to come to campus to defend their thesis or complete comprehensive exams. The nurse anesthetist program is a hybrid on-campus and online course. Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in nursing or bio-medical program and proof of ability to practice nursing in the United States.
Clarkson College
101 S.42nd St.
Omaha, NE 68131
800-647-5500
clarksoncollege.edu
Creighton University offers a nurse practitioner program with specializations in family nurse practitioner, adult nurse practitioner, adult acute care nurse practitioner, neonatal nurse practitioner, pediatric acute care nurse practitioner and adult behavioral health nurse practitioner. The program awards a master of science in Nursing. Depending on the specialization chosen, the program can be from six to nine terms long. Applicant requirements include three letters of recommendation, a current resume and proof of an RN license.
Creighton University
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
800-544-5071
creighton.edu
University of Nebraska Medical Center has a nurse practitioner program with specializations in family nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner/psychiatric dual track. Graduates earn a master of science in Nursing. Full-time students can complete the family nurse practitioner program in six semesters, and part-time students can complete the program in eight semesters. The family nurse practitioner/psychiatric dual track specialization only accepts full-time students and the program itself is six semesters in length. Applicant requirements include licensure to practice nursing in the United States, a personal interview and a bachelor’s degree.
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198
800-626-8431
unmc.edu
BryanLGH Medical center offers a nurse anesthetist program, and awards a master of science in Nurse Anesthesia to graduates. The program takes 33 months to complete and consists of two phases. Phase I is nine months of classroom study and clinical experience. Phase II is 24 months long, and students participate in more active clinical practice. Applicant requirements include an RN license in Nebraska, one year of experience as a professional RN and a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
BryanLGH Medical Center
5035 Everett St.
Lincoln, NE 68506
800-742-7844
dev.bryanlghcollege.org