Online RN to BSN Programs in Nebraska

Best RN to BSN Online Programs in Nebraska

1. University of Nebraska Medical Center

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 20
• Length: 2 Semesters (Full-Time); 3-6 Semesters (Part-Time)
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes—Check Available States

UNMC’s 100% Online RN to BSN comes with great name recognition. The College of Nursing is the largest of UNMC’s six health colleges and it’s strong on research, graduate programs, and practice & clinical partnerships. In fact, UNMC has relationships with 100+ healthcare institutions across Nebraska and regional states. Nebraska community college students can apply for Early Admission to the Online RN to BSN. If you’re interested in personalized teaching, you can also choose a hybrid version of this degree, with monthly face-to-face groups in North Platte.

2. Nebraska Methodist College

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 39
• Length: 3 Semesters (Full-Time); 4-7 Semesters (Part-Time)
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes—Check State Authorization

NMC’s 100% Online RN to BSN is a worthy contender to UNMC’s program! This small, private Methodist college in Omaha receives outstanding independent reviews for its nursing degrees. It achieves excellent NCLEX pass rates. And it offers all kinds of Methodist Health System Scholarships & Benefits. The population health-focused Online RN to BSN is built for convenience—most courses are 5 weeks, with 1 week off before the next course. You’ll also be able to complete clinical practicums in your home community.

Cheapest RN to BSN Online Programs in Nebraska

Nebraska Online RN to BSN programs aren’t super-pricey, but they’re not extra-affordable either. For our Cheapest rankings, we’ve only included NE programs that cost less than $10,000 in total tuition. Many of your other options will cost between ~$11,000-$12,500. Feel free to compare them with our rankings of the Most Affordable Online RN to BSN Programs in the country.

1. University of Nebraska Medical Center

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 20
• Affordable Pick for Out-of-State: Yes
• Cost Info: Tuition & Fees

If you only need to complete 20 credits, tuition costs for UNMC’s 100% Online RN to BSN are going to be pretty darn affordable. Better yet, out-of-state tuition rates for online students are the same as in-state prices. Keep in mind that you may have to budget for additional College of Nursing student fees—ask the RN to BSN program coordinator for details.

Fastest Online RN to BSN Programs in Nebraska

To qualify as quick, Online RN to BSN programs in our Fastest Nebraska rankings had to take less than 1 year/3 semesters on a full-time schedule. You’ll also see them appearing our rankings of the Fastest Online RN to BSN Programs in the country.

1. University of Nebraska Medical Center

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 20
• Length: 2 Semesters (Full-Time); 3-6 Semesters (Part-Time)
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes—Check Available States

On a full-time schedule, students in UNMC’s 100% Online RN to BSN can finish the degree in 2 semesters. This plan of study would involve taking 3 courses per semester. Taking 1-2 courses per semester would equate to 3-6 semesters. All courses are offered in 16-week sessions and 8-week sessions.

2. Clarkson College

• Program: Online RN to BSN
• RN to BSN Credits: 37
• Length: 2 Semesters (Full-Time); 6 Semesters (Part-Time)
• Accepts Out-of-State RNs: Yes

Clarkson’s 100% Online RN to BSN is available in a full-time, 2-semester plan of study or a part-time, 6-semester format. The program has rolling admissions in fall, spring, and summer. In total, the RN to BSN curriculum consists of 37 credits; you’ll be required to take a minimum of 27 credits at Clarkson.

RN to BSN Scholarships in Nebraska

RN to BSN Requirements in Nebraska

RN Licensure: Online RN to BSN degrees are classified as “post-licensure” programs. Nebraska universities will expect you to have—or be in the process of earning—an RN license. If you’re still waiting to sit the NCLEX exam, talk to the RN to BSN program coordinator. You may be able to apply for conditional acceptance.

• The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has info on Nurse Licensing, including rules regarding state RN licensure.
• In addition, the Nebraska Center for Nursing posts recent NCLEX Pass Rates. These statistics don’t apply to post-licensure programs, but we like to use them as a quality marker. Avoid any schools with consistently low numbers!

State Authorization: Do you live outside of Nebraska? Before you start filling in application forms, make sure you’re eligible to apply. A number of Nebraska Online RN to BSN programs have limitations on who they can accept. For example:

• UNMC’s 100% Online RN to BSN is not available to RNs in a small number of states.
• NWU’s Hybrid RN to BSN is only open to RNs with an unencumbered & active Nebraska, Iowa, or compact state nursing license.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are 100% Online RN to BSN Programs in Nebraska Available?

Yes. The vast majority of Online RN to BSN programs in Nebraska are designed to be 100% online, with no campus visits required. UNMC even offers a choice! You can opt for a 100% online format or a hybrid version with monthly face-to-face groups in North Platte.

There are rare exceptions. For example, NWU’s Hybrid RN to BSN program includes face-to-face instruction, online courses, and hybrid classes which combine face-to-face and online formats.

Can I Choose a “No Clinicals” Online RN to BSN Program in Nebraska?

Not really. CCNE- and ACEN-accredited RN to BSN programs are designed to have a clinical component.

• However, BSN-level practicums won’t be like clinicals in your associate degree or diploma. They’ll be much more focused on training in community/population health and leadership & management.
• In 100% Online RN to BSN programs, you’ll also be allowed to tackle clinicals in your local community and/or place of employment.

Do I Need Statistics to Apply for Nebraska Online RN to BSN Programs?

Possibly. Statistics is a standard requirement for all Nebraska Online RN to BSN programs, but you may be able to earn it as a “co-requisite” while you complete your degree. For example, NMC’s 100% Online RN to BSN includes MAT 260: Introduction to Statistics in the RN to BSN curriculum.

Are There Any Online RN to BSN to MSN Programs in Nebraska?

Yes. Clarkson College offers an Online RN to MSN option that allows you to apply credit earned at the BSN-level toward your MSN. You can choose from a wide range of MSN specialties, including Health Care Administration, Nursing Education, AGACNP, PMHNP, and FNP.

If you’d like even more choice, have a look at the online offerings in our listings of RN to BSN to MSN Programs. We’ve highlighted options from around the country.

Note: NMC offers a number of Online RN to MSN tracks, but this RN to MSN option doesn’t include a BSN as part of the plan of study.