Director of Undergraduate Nursing
Mary Dishman, APRN, RN, PMHNP-BC
PH 402.552.6134
[email protected]
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), graduates will:
- Evaluate caring relationships and behaviors that contribute to positive outcomes for clients, families, communities
and populations, as well as health care providers andhealth care systems. (Communication, Diversity)** - Analyze client-centered care with respect to health, environment and cultural preferences across the lifespan while respecting the client as the source of control. (Diversity, Critical Thinking)**
- Function effectively within nursing and interdisciplinary teams, fostering teamwork and collaboration with the client, family, community
and populations. (Communication)** - Utilize best current evidence considering clinical expertise along with client and family preferences for the delivery of optimal health care. (Critical Thinking, Professionalism)**
- Participate in data evaluation to monitor client outcomes to continuously improve the quality of health care. (Technology)**
- Evaluate standardized practices and technologies to minimize the risk of harm to clients and health care providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. (Critical Thinking)**
- Analyze information and technology resources to build knowledge, select the mode of communication, decrease error and support decision making. (Technology)**
- Analyze behaviors consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics, Nursing’s Social Policy Statement and Standards of Practice into the role of the professional nurse. (Professionalism)**
**Categories denoted in the parentheses represent
Admission Policies
Enrollment in Clarkson College degree programs is limited through a selective admissions process. Admission policies and procedures are available
Prerequisite
Current, unencumbered LPN license from Nebraska or another state within the U.S.
Curriculum Requirements
The LPN to BSN program combines theory in general education, core,
Upon graduation, LPN to BSN students
In order to complete a BSN at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a total of 120 semester hours. These hours must be distributed as follows:
- General Education = 42 semester hours (with at least eight semester hours of Anatomy and Physiology, four semester hours of Microbiology, four semester hours of General Chemistry I, and two semester hours of Gerontology
- Core Courses = 9 semester hours (three semester hours in each of the following Clarkson College Healthcare Core curriculum: Intercultural Communication, Humanities, and Ethics, Empathy, and Advocacy).
- Major Courses = 56 semester hours (includes 37 semester hours of nursing theory and 19 semester hours of clinical nursing courses).
- LPN students will receive a validation credit of 16 semester hours following successful completion of NRS 320 and NRS 321.
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of
All students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is required to pass the designated service courses. Designated service courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
Required Courses for Bachelor of Science in Nursing: LPN to BSN Option
General Education Courses
(42 semester hours)
Core Courses
(9 semester hours): Must be taken at Clarkson College
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HCC Core - Healthcare Communication | 3 |
| HUM Core - Humanities | 3 |
| EEA Core - Ethics, Empathy, and Advocacy | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 |
Required BSN Courses
(56 semester hours)
Total Semester Hours 121