Creighton University nursing
Omaha, Nebraska · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 95.21% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Omaha | Continual | 95.21% (2025, 146 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 270 |
| 2015 | 240 |
| 2016 | 262 |
| 2017 | 231 |
| 2018 | 238 |
| 2019 | 320 |
| 2020 | 368 |
| 2021 | 415 |
| 2022 | 436 |
| 2023 | 343 |
| 2024 | 342 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 279 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 24 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 14 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Post-master's certificate | 6 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 51.3806 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 5 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Master's degree | 4 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 4 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 2 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 2 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 1 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 51.3806 | Post-master's certificate | 1 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | None reported |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 51.3806 | Master's degree | None reported |
| Critical Care Nursing 51.3814 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
| Critical Care Nursing 51.3814 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | None reported |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Master's degree | None reported |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Federal funding
6 federal awards under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $1.1m. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov.
| Amount | Program | Period | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| $585k | Nursing Student Loans 93.364 | 1965-07-01 to 2079-06-06 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $213k | Nurse Faculty Loan Program 93.264 | 2003-07-01 to 2099-06-30 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $131k | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2017-12-08 | through BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA |
| $80k | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2018-11-19 | through BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA |
| $58k | Nurse Faculty Loan Program 93.264 | 2010-07-01 to 2099-06-30 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $0 | Nursing Student Loans 93.364 | 1965-07-01 to 2079-06-06 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
From Creighton University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Creighton University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).”
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Simulation
“Students sharpen their skills in state-of-the-art simulation centers in Omaha and Phoenix, practicing their skills in a safe and supportive environment.”
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Admission
“Nursing DNP 2027 Spring Term Final Application Deadline”
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