Creighton University

Bachelor in Nursing (Accelerated)

Omaha, United States Taught in English Open to international students

Introduction

Creighton University in Omaha, founded in 1878, is a mid-sized, faith-based institution that emphasises holistic education and service. With a commitment to intellectual growth, ethical development and community engagement, Creighton offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes. The campus culture is close-knit, with small class sizes that support meaningful faculty-student interactions and personalised learning experiences.

Academically, Creighton integrates liberal arts foundations with professional preparation, offering opportunities for research, clinical placements and community-based learning. The university’s Jesuit tradition of cura personalis underpins student support services, which include academic advising, career coaching and spiritual and wellbeing resources. Programs aim to prepare graduates for purposeful careers while encouraging ethical leadership and civic responsibility.

International students find a welcoming environment with targeted orientation, language support and assistance navigating visas, housing and local life in Omaha. Strong career services, alumni networks and community partnerships help students secure internships and post-graduate opportunities in the United States. Prospective applicants should review programme prerequisites, financial aid and scholarship options early and engage with Creighton’s admissions team to plan a smooth transition to campus life and study.

About the Program

The Bachelor in Nursing (Accelerated) at Creighton University is a degree program for students who want to become nurses. It's a bachelor's degree that takes a few years to complete and has many advantages, including high NCLEX pass rates.

The curriculum includes courses led by dedicated faculty who teach nursing skills and knowledge. Students learn through hands-on experience and classroom instruction, gaining skills in areas like patient care and nursing practice.

Graduates of this program can become Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, or Nursing Educators, working in hospitals, clinics, or nursing homes. They can also work in healthcare management or research, or pursue further education to become advanced practice nurses.

Tuition in Context

This program's tuition is 25% above the typical bachelor's in the United States.

Median tuition for that cohort is 29,946 USD, across 25,701 programs in our catalog.

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English Test Requirement

This program asks for IELTS 5.5-6.0. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

TOEFL iBT
46–59
PTE Academic
42–49
Duolingo
85–95
CEFR level
B1/B2
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Equivalences are approximate — confirm the exact test and score the program accepts.

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