Program Overview
Backed by its affiliation with Methodist Health System, Nebraska Methodist College trains ABSN students inside an established Omaha hospital network and caps the year with a one-on-one RN preceptorship.
Clinical training sits at the center of Nebraska Methodist College’s accelerated BSN, and the school’s standing as an affiliate of Methodist Health System gives students a direct line into an established Omaha hospital network. The 12-month plan runs across three back-to-back terms—fall, spring, and summer—with a single cohort starting each August.
Graduates post a 96% to 100% NCLEX pass rate over recent years, and 96% land a nursing job within six months of finishing.
A 2.75 GPA threshold keeps the door open wider than many competing accelerated tracks, which makes this a realistic option for career changers who already hold a non-nursing degree.
ABSN Admission Summary
Admission here rewards solid prerequisite work over a sky-high GPA. The 2.75 minimum is more forgiving than the cutoffs at many selective ABSN programs, though prior success in math and science still carries weight.
What you’ll need:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Associate or bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- All general education prerequisites finished before August matriculation
- Application submitted through NursingCAS
- Program/career awareness questionnaire
- Official transcripts from every college attended
- Health and safety requirements plus nursing technical standards
The standard deadline for the Fall 2026 cohort is July 10, 2026. Because NursingCAS needs time to verify transcripts, the college advises submitting at least two weeks early.
Curriculum
Prerequisite Overview
Before beginning nursing coursework, students must complete science and general education prerequisites such as:
- Human Anatomy with lab
- Human Physiology with lab
- Introductory Microbiology
- General Chemistry
- Organic and Biochemistry
- Nutrition
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Life-Span Human Development
- Pathophysiology
Augustana uses an interactive learning model that includes simulation exercises, role playing, electronic health records, and case study reviews. An NCLEX review course is built directly into the final semester to support exam preparation.
Nursing Coursework
BIO 315 Pathophysiology
Students explore cellular functions, pathology, and alterations in body systems such as fluid balance, metabolism, and infection, using a holistic perspective.
NRS 102 Population Based Health I
Students learn foundational population health concepts focused on promoting wellbeing and addressing health disparities across different levels of healthcare systems.
NRS 102C Population Based Health Clinical I
Students apply nursing skills during clinical experiences, focusing on primary and secondary interventions and demonstrating culturally sensitive and compassionate care.
NRS 105 Professionalism in Nursing
Introduces nursing core values, professional behaviors, and the development of professional identity, emphasizing communication, appearance, and ethics.
NRS 110 Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
Students practice conducting comprehensive health assessments, integrating diagnostic reasoning and critical thinking across patients’ lifespans.
NRS 200 Population Based Health II
Students expand their knowledge of caring for patients with low-risk or chronic conditions by applying nursing interventions to mitigate health disparities.
NRS 200C Population Based Health II Clinical
Students practice care planning and communication strategies in clinical settings while managing chronic health conditions across populations.
SCI 320 Introduction to Pharmacology
Students study fundamental pharmacologic concepts, drug classifications, and pharmacotherapeutic management, focusing on drug action and interactions.
COM 255 or 262 Beginning Healthcare Spanish or American Sign Language Basic Skills
Students either develop Spanish communication skills to enhance healthcare delivery to Latino populations or learn American Sign Language to improve communication with deaf patients in clinical settings.
NRS 201 Public Health Science
NRS 300 Population Based Health III
Students manage the care of moderately complex patients and develop professional nursing roles through evidence-based care, health promotion, and advocacy.
NRS 300C Population Based Health III Clinical
Students engage in clinical experiences providing restorative care and practicing leadership, professional communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
NRS 301 Healthcare Policy
Students examine healthcare legislation, advocacy, and the nurse’s role in influencing healthcare policy based on social determinants of health at multiple levels.
NRS 400 Population Based Health IV
Focuses on the care of high-risk patients requiring critical monitoring, emphasizing leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the application of evidence-based practice.
NRS 400C Population Based Health IV Clinical
Students practice advanced nursing care management with high-risk populations, integrating leadership skills and evaluating evidence-based interventions.
NRS 402 Transition to Practice
Students prepare for professional nursing practice by integrating concepts such as ethics, quality, leadership, and informatics within healthcare environments.
NRS 405 Healthcare Collaboration & Leadership/Global Health
Students explore global healthcare challenges, leadership theories, and solutions for international health crises, promoting advocacy and collaboration.
NRS 410 Nursing Care of Specialized Populations
Students synthesize nursing concepts to provide comprehensive care for diverse populations, focusing on advocacy, leadership, and evidence-based outcomes.
NRS 410C Nursing Care of Specialized Populations Clinical
Students complete extended clinical experiences across varied healthcare settings to build skills in population health, leadership, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
NRS 471 Senior Synthesis
Students integrate nursing knowledge into personal practice philosophies, applying clinical judgment, leadership, and evidence-based care in real-world settings.
NRS 471P Senior Preceptor Practicum
Students partner with RN preceptors to refine clinical skills, decision-making, and leadership abilities, demonstrating readiness for entry-level professional nursing roles.
More curriculum details are available in the course catalog.
Clinicals and Labs
Hands-on practice is woven through the program rather than tacked on at the end. Several Population Health courses carry attached clinical rotations, and the college pairs these with state-of-the-art simulation labs that let students rehearse skills before they reach the bedside.
- Clinical placements draw on Nebraska Methodist College’s affiliation with Methodist Health System
- A 1:1 senior preceptorship in the final weeks eases the move into RN practice
- Simulation labs support skill-building across the full sequence
Tuition and Estimated Cost
Estimated program tuition is $40,184, based on 64.5 credits charged at $623 per credit hour across the three terms. Adding required fees of about $4,740 brings direct school charges to roughly $44,924.
That places the program in the mid-range for accelerated BSNs—higher than the cheapest public options, well below premium private tracks.
See the official tuition page for more details.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate nursing program at Nebraska Methodist College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), supporting program quality and licensure preparation for BSN graduates.