3+1 Dual Degree Accelerated Nursing (ABSN) Program

About the 3+1 ABSN Pathway

This collaborative dual degree program allows you to earn a degree from both Wayne State College and Creighton University.

You’ll spend three years at Wayne State College to earn a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, followed by one year at Creighton’s 12-month Accelerated BSN program.

The Creighton Difference
Nationally top-ranked Creighton University prepares students for success in careers in Nebraska, across the region and the world through a Jesuit, Catholic education.

From service-based learning to opportunities in research and internships to the support of a close-knit community, Creighton students are well-prepared to make a difference.

• #31 best undergraduate nursing program in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report
• 99% of recent graduates are fully employed or enrolled in a graduate/profession school (based on an 86% knowledge rate)
• Nursing graduates are working in 33 states across the country.

Eligibility for the 3+1 Nursing (ABSN) Pathway:
You can apply for the 3+1 program through Wayne State College. Then, during your junior year, you will apply to Creighton’s ABSN program.

Progression requirements to continue your BSN at Creighton:
The following requirements must be met while enrolled at Wayne State for admission into the Creighton University College of Nursing ABSN program. The student must:

• Achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Complete 33–34 semester hours of prerequisite courses
• Carry a grade of “C” (2.0) or above in the prerequisite courses to be accepted to Creighton.

Learn more about Creighton's ABSN Program