BSN Dual Degree 3+1 Nursing Program

Through Concordia's 3 + 1 Dual Degree nursing program with Creighton University, you'll earn both an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing from Creighton and a bachelor of arts degree in Biology from Concordia in just four years.  

Each class is intentionally designed from a Christian perspective and will prepare you to enter your nursing career as a Christian leader. For the entire program, you’ll meet with mentors from both Concordia and Creighton to help you stay on track and make sure you’re prepared for the rigorous program and clinicals you’ll be receiving. 

Nursing Courses

149 credit hours
100% career outcome rate1
14:1 Student-to-faculty ratio
 

Serve Christ while you make a difference in the world! 

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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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Harmony Latham
Grand Island, Neb.

My biggest take away from Creighton is that you are never alone. You always have someone in your corner, and you can AND should always ask questions.

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.

Apply Here

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 

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