Clarkson College has not always been a college. Instead, we began in 1888 as a school of nursing—the first in the state of Nebraska. Over the last 125 years, we've established a new campus, expanded our program offerings and adopted a new name. All the while, we've maintained a commitment to preparing our students to be the best in various realms of health care. This commitment to excellence has and always will remain a defining quality of Clarkson College.

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At Clarkson College, you don't just study health care—you prepare to be the best in it. All around you are professionally trained faculty, practicing clinicians and classmates who share the belief that they, too, can better the lives of others. With eight fields and twenty majors to choose from, you have a broad range of options for making a difference—quite possibly even before you graduate.

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Clarkson College welcomes undergraduate and graduate students, transfer and international students, and adults who are returning to college to continue their studies or advance their health care careers. Here, you'll find everything you need to get started.

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College is a time of self-discovery, personal growth and—most certainly—fun. We're thrilled your main objective is to pursue a future in health care, but we also want you to look back on your college education and recollect all of things you experienced—lectures and textbooks aside. There are numerous ways for you to get involved at Clarkson College. Here's a peek at some of them.

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Every day, Clarkson College alumni are changing lives in ways that are both practical and profound. As the proud alma mater of these astounding health care professionals, Clarkson College strives to keep our alumni connected to not only the College but also with one another. Here, you will find all the ways you can stay connected.

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Clarkson College provides a variety of professional learning opportunities and health care courses. Our Basic Life Support, Medication and Nurse Aide courses can help individuals getting certified for the first time or needing renewal. These programs are either online or on campus with ongoing offerings year-round.

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BSN Program Earns Highest NCLEX Pass Rate in the State

20 February 2020

Each year, thousands of nursing graduates across the nation complete the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become licensed nurses. In 2019, Clarkson College Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates earned a 98 percent pass rate, the highest in the state of Nebraska.

“As the longest-standing nursing program in the state of Nebraska, we remain committed to student success,” said Director of Undergraduate Nursing Marsha Cravens, M.Ed., MSN, RN. “Our high pass rates speak not only to the high quality and caliber of our students, but also our dedicated faculty who help prepare our students to provide exceptional and compassionate care.”

The BSN option at Clarkson College offers students a foundation in the sciences and humanities while emphasizing critical thinking, care for diverse populations and leadership development. The small class sizes as well as the hands-on opportunities in clinicals and the on-campus Interprofessional Learning Center prepare students to meet the NCLEX requirements.

Students within the program are also enrolled in the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) program that prepares them to pass the NCLEX. Individual tests are administered after each area of study is completed so students may address areas of weakness and become familiar with the NCLEX testing format.

The average NCLEX pass rate for the state of Nebraska in 2019 was 91 percent, and the average national pass rate was 88 percent. The exam is designed to test the knowledge, skills and abilities that are essential for the safe and effective practice of entry-level nursing. All nurses who wish to practice in the United States must complete the NCLEX after graduating from an accredited nursing program.