Complete list of Nebraska schools that offer approved RN pre-licensure education programs |
Registered Nurse RN Programs in Nebraska Those desiring to become an RN in Nebraska must pass the National Council Licensure Examination. To prepare for the test, students need to complete a state approved nursing program. These programs are available in Fremont, Grand Island, Kearney, Lincoln, Norfolk, North Platte, Omaha and Scottsbluff. In addition, a student may be able to complete some of the coursework online.
After successfully completing an accredited nursing program in Nebraska, graduating students are then eligible to challenge the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), which includes approximately 120 questions. The exam will take about two and a half hours to complete. The test covers five critical areas which are: • Surgical nursing • Children’s health care • Mental Health Care • Maternal Health care • Fundamental Skills If the candidate passes the NCLEX-RN exam they can apply for licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Nebraska and will be added to the State Nurse Registry list. Nebraska Associates Degree RN Programs
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We try to keep our nursing school listings as updated as possible. Periodically new schools open, old schools close, phone numbers change, accreditation is granted to new nursing programs, etc. If you notice information on our site that requires updating please email us to let us know what changes need to be made. Accredited Nebraska RN Schools See our complete list of qualified RN nursing education programs in the state of Nebraska. The schools listed here offer pre-licensure nursing programs that meet the registered nursing education requirements set forth by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing. Although the schools listed on this page are accredited by the Nebraska Board of Nursing and approved by the state of Nebraska, they might not be accredited by national organizations such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Individuals should check to see if the state-approved nursing school they are considering also enjoys national accreditation status if they are seeking a school with both accreditations.
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