The Superior Express -

Mary Lanning Healthcare (MLH) and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)College of Nursing are working together to bring an accelerated nursing program to Hastings.

UNMC students who are part of the accelerated program earn their bachelor of science degree in nursing in 12 months. Through this new partnership, Accelerated BSN students in the Kearney division who would like immersive clinical rotations complete their didactic courses at the UNMC Kearney campus while receiving clinical training at MLH.

Nebraska is facing a growing shortage of nurses. In 2020, the state faced a shortage of about 4,100 nurses; by 2025, the Nebraska Center for Nursing estimates shortfalls exceeding 5,400 nurses. This prediction takes into account the 3.8 percent predicted growth as nurses graduate from nursing programs and enter the workforce.

Applicants must have obtained 58 credit hours of required prerequisites in the sciences and general studies, which may be completed through the applicant’s existing bachelor’s degree.