Nursing
Interested nursing? You’ve got options at Hastings College — including a guaranteed Direct Admission Pathway with Bryan College of Health Sciences, located at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings!
Through our partnership with Bryan College of Health Sciences, you’ll earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in four years — spending two years at Hastings College completing general education prerequisite courses before transferring to BCHS where you’ll complete your BSN in two years.
Hastings-Bryan Direct Admission Pathway
If accepted into the direct pathway from Hastings College to Bryan College of Health Sciences, you’ll spend two years at Hastings College, where you can participate in athletics, the fine arts and all other student activities while completing your general education prerequisite courses.
You’ll then transfer to Bryan College of Health Sciences to complete your nursing courses and more than 1,200 clinical hours — the most in Nebraska! That means more hands on learning and more confidence as you start your career.
Admissions Process
For the Direct Admission Pathway, you’ll apply to Hastings College and select nursing as your major, then check ‘Yes’ for the Direct Admissions Pathway. If you meet admission requirements, you’ll be admitted to Hastings College with a guaranteed slot in the Bryan College of Health Sciences BSN program provided you complete all prerequisite courses with a “C” grade or higher.
Tuition for 2026-27
The Direct Admission Pathway tuition cost for 2026-27 is $12,500 — as a significant scholarship covers more than half of tuition at Hastings College! Like other Hastings College students, you’ll be responsible for fees, room and meals. You can see our costs here.
We encourage you to submit your FAFSA because federal aid, including a Pell Grant, student and parent loans, would be available to cover tuition and other expenses. While you can bring outside scholarships to help cover costs, because of the significant up-front scholarship for the guaranteed pathway you won’t be eligible for other Hastings College academic or Plus One scholarships, such as an athletic or fine arts scholarship.
GPA Requirements
To be considered for the Direct Admission Pathway, you must have a high school GPA of 2.75 or higher, as well as a high school math and science GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Bryan-Hastings Accelerated Nursing Pathway
Bryan College of Health Sciences will hold two spots in the Lincoln Accelerated BSN program each fall for Hastings College students.
For this program you’ll complete at least six full-time semesters (three years) at Hastings College that include all prerequisite coursework, although some students elect to spend four years at Hastings College.
You’ll then apply to Bryan College of Health Sciences Accelerated BSN program by October 1 in the fall term prior to matriculation to Bryan. The application process will include an interview with a member of the BCHS admissions team.
If admitted, you’ll attend Bryan College of Health Sciences for 12 months and complete accelerated nursing program, earning your BSN.
Our partnership
The nursing pathway is made possible by the second location for the Bryan College of Health Sciences BSN program, which is a partnership between Hastings College, BCHS and Mary Lanning Healthcare.
Additional nursing options
For those interested in completing an accelerated nursing program at other institutions across the country, the Hastings College program can transfer!
We also offer a traditional four-year plan to graduation before nursing school. Just check with your Hastings College admissions counselor.
Go further with a Hastings education
Thanks to our small class sizes, and a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, you’ll work closely with faculty and your advisor to chart a course and prepare for the accelerated BSN program.
The Hastings College block-style semester structure means you’ll take just two classes at a time — which lets you focus more intently on each class. It also lets faculty devote more time to every student because they’re only teaching one or two classes in a block!
Graduate with experience
At Hastings, students have the opportunity expand their understanding of the world by studying abroad. Many take advantage of additional experiences and insight that help advance career options. What does all this mean? You’ll graduate from Hastings College ready to succeed.
Along your path, you’ll appreciate the stepping stones of teaching, counseling, inspiring, supporting and guiding from our engaged faculty. It’s an experience that’s true to Hastings College, and you won’t find it anywhere else.
Note: Students who are part of the Direct Admission Pathway receive a generous scholarship — more than half of tuition — and are not eligible for other Hastings College academic or plus one scholarships, such as an athletic or fine arts scholarship, mentioned below.
Get involved beyond the classroom
- Beta Beta Beta (Biology honor society)
- Alpha Chi (Academic honor society)
In addition to these biology/nursing-related groups, all our nursing program options allow you to explore and enjoy your other interests, such as band, theatre, choir, athletics, art, student organizations and more. All are available to you during your time as a student at Hastings College. You can even add supporting majors or minors at Hastings to broaden your education and match your interests.
It’s a full college experience not always possible in traditional nursing programs!
First employers for recent graduates
- Mary Lanning Healthcare
- Bryan Medical Center
- CHI Health St. Francis
- Children’s Hospital & Medical Center – Omaha
- Denver Health
- The Spectrum Center for Autism
Why this pathway?
100% NCLEX Pass Rate: Bryan’s May 2025 grads crushed the nursing licensure exam with a perfect pass rate. Bryan has a strong tradition of helping students succeed.
Skills Labs + Simulation Center: Practice your skills in our labs and simulation centers with lifelike patient scenarios. It’s safe, hands-on and seriously cool.
100% Job Placement: Every graduate actively looking for a nursing job landed one within four months of graduation.