BSN Dual Degree 3+1 Nursing Program

Program Highlights

WHY STUDY NURSING AT CONCORDIA AND CREIGHTON? 

The Concordia University, Nebraska and Creighton University 3 + 1 Dual Degree nursing program provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to function effectively in all areas of nursing practice through quality instruction and clinical experiences. The program equips students to be servants of Christ, able to apply their knowledge in a variety of hands-on and simulated clinical settings and to lay the groundwork for finding a career in nursing or continuing their professional education at the graduate level. 

Earn your Biology Degree at Concordia 

Upon acceptance into Concordia, you'll  

• Be a full-time Concordia student,  
• Become part of our supportive campus community,   
• Participate in co-curricular activities,  
• Live on campus,  
• Earn a generous financial aid package and  
• Receive the full Christ-centered college experience. 

At Concordia, 100% of students qualify for some form of financial aid, which you'll be eligible for during your first three years 

Earn your Nursing Degree at Creighton 

After successfully completing the required courses in three years with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, you will become a Creighton University student where  

• You’ll finish your ABSN courses on Creighton’s campus  
• Participate in clinicals at local area health care facilities and 
• Can continue living on Concordia’s campus during this year if you choose.  

In your fourth year, you’ll be eligible to earn financial aid through Creighton University.   

NEbraska nursing scholarship

Do you want to serve Nebraska by becoming a nurse and playing a vital role in rebuilding Nebraska's public health infrastructure? You could qualify for $2,500/semester through the American Rescue Plan Act. 

Any Nebraska resident currently enrolled or intending to enroll in a Nebraskan CNA, LPN, ADN or accelerated BSN program is eligible to apply, including those interested in Concordia's 3+1 Dual Degree Biology & Nursing program with Creighton University. 

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MEET OUR EXPERT FACULTY 

As experts in biology, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom. 

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Accreditation

Concordia University, Nebraska is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

Learn more about Creighton University’s ABSN program 

Degree Goals

A dual degree 3+1 nursing program graduate from Concordia University, Nebraska will be able to:  

• Incorporate professional communication in interactions with patients, colleagues and community partners. 
• Understand and utilize scientific knowledge derived from theory and research as it applies to professional nursing care. 
• Assume professional responsibility and ethical accountability in providing health care. 
• Evaluate research critically and use findings selectively in professional nursing practice. 
• Pursue knowledge as a lifelong learner to promote professional growth. 

Career Outcomes

Registered Nurse 

• Perform patient assessments, collaborate with members of an interprofessional healthcare team and administer medications and treatments prescribed bya healthcare provider 
• Create patient care plans, provide patient education and evaluate overall patient outcomes 

Nurse Administrator 

• Manage staff in a clinic, hospital or long-term care facility 
• Complete administrative tasks such as staff scheduling, performance reviews, training and managing a budget 

Nurse Anesthetist 

• Administer anesthesia, monitor patient’s vital signs and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia 
• Assist anesthesiologists, surgeons or other physicians or dentists 

FAQs

What is unique about Concordia Nebraska's nursing 3 + 1 program with Creighton University?

Nursing is Concordia’s principle pre-health program. Through this 3+1 program, you can have the full college experience for your first three years, as you take your general education courses on Concordia's campus.

As a Concordia student, you can participate in co-curricular activities, live on campus and earn a generous financial aid package to help make your first three years as affordable as possible before you transfer to Creighton, where you will also be eligible to receive financial aid. 

Creighton University is home to one of the elite nursing programs in the nation, with one of the longest-running and most successful accelerated BSN programs.

The biology program at Concordia University, Nebraska, as with all our science programs, integrates science and faith together, rather than seeing them as opposing ideas. Courses and labs in the nursing prerequisite courses at Concordia Nebraska are taught by faculty who are committed to your academic, personal, spiritual and professional well-being.

This partnership will allow students to experience a Christ-centered education from two nationally-recognized Christian universities.

What’s the difference between the Concordia Nebraska and Creighton 3+1 nursing program and the pre-nursing program at Concordia Nebraska?

Concordia Nebraska’s pre-nursing program is designed to prepare you to transfer to a BSN program elsewhere, or to provide you with a four-year degree in the science field of your choice, usually biology or chemistry that can prepare you for a health-related career. The purpose of the pre-nursing program is to prepare you for further education in a dedicated nursing program or graduate program after graduation.

In contrast, your Concordia experience will last three years before you transfer to Creighton to enroll in their accelerated BSN program. Once at Creighton, your nursing courses will count as the credits needed to finish your B.A. in Biology degree from Concordia, allowing you to complete both degrees simultaneously and in much less time than you would normally need. 

The 3+1 program is much more rigorous than a traditional pathway, but you will be able to complete your degrees much more quickly, saving you both time and money.

What kind of classes will I take in the 3+1 nursing program?

Your first three years will be spent as a resident at Concordia Nebraska. You’ll take general education and foundational science courses, as well as upper level biology courses and prerequisites to prepare you for Creighton's ABSN, such as psychology, sociology and lifespan development.
After your first three years, you will transfer to become a full-time student at Creighton University where you will take nursing courses and complete clinicals.
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