UNMC College of Nursing ranks 19th among BSN programs

Lepaine Sharp McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing

The UNMC College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program recently tied for 19th out of 686 nursing programs in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for best undergraduate nursing. The magazine released the rankings as part of its 2024 Best Colleges report.

“As the only public nursing program in the state of Nebraska, we are pleased to continue to be among the top baccalaureate nursing programs in the country,” said Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing. “Our faculty and staff are what makes us shine. Their commitment and dedication are unparalleled, and this recognition is a testament to their hard work.”

UNMC tied with the University of Arizona, University of Colorado Denver, University of Florida, University of Kentucky, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and University of San Francisco. Creighton University tied for 26th.

The UNMC College of Nursing has brick-and-mortar divisions across Nebraska, with locations in Scottsbluff, Kearney, Norfolk, Lincoln and Omaha. It offers several different tracks within the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program, as well as advanced practice and doctoral-level programs. The college also provides countless offerings for continuing nursing education.

According to U.S. News, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program rankings were determined by the average of scores received from surveys of top academics and officials at nursing schools or departments. These officials rated the overall quality of undergraduate BSN programs they were familiar with on a 1-5 scale.

Schools were included and ranked in this standalone peer assessment survey if they have bachelor’s-level accreditation by either the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. In addition, these regionally accredited institutions must have recently awarded at least 50 BSN degrees.

5 comments

  1. Roslyn B Mannon says:

    Congratulations on this achievement!

  2. Terri Mathews says:

    Very proud to be a part of this wonderful College of Nursing – Terri Mathews

  3. Judy Cote says:

    Excellence always shines! Congratulations 🎉

  4. Imran Hussain says:

    Dear sir !
    I have certified nursing diploma.
    Can I get admission in bsn . please tell me .

    1. Jeffrey Robb says:

      Here is our College of Nursing webpage with admissions information and an email contact. Thank you.

      https://www.unmc.edu/nursing/prospective-students/admissions.html

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