Leading the way
Creighton’s College of Nursing has a reputation for leading the way of an ever-changing field, providing an excellent education and embracing a commitment to service.
As our students pursue spiritually fulfilling careers in a world direly in need of nurses, much will change but never this: a Creighton nurse sees and cares for every patient as a whole person.
- Ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the top 4% of undergraduate nursing programs in the U.S.
- First college in Nebraska to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.
Want to connect with other alumni, plan a visit to campus, mentor a student or get involved? Contact alumni@creighton.edu today!
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A Grit Scholar’s nursing journey
Ola Hezel, a senior in Creighton’s College of Nursing and Grit Scholar, has cared for patients at life’s most tender moments. Through leadership roles and clinical experience, she’s learned the power of compassionate care — a lesson she’ll carry into her nursing career at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
How a Creighton couple’s crash-landing in the Amazon jungle led to the adventure of a lifetime
Stranded deep in the Brazilian jungle, hundreds of miles from civilization, a “green hell” in every direction, two alumni faced starvation, insect bites and life-threatening injuries. The crash was, they later said, a gift from God.
From a second glance to a final gift: A Bluejay love story
What began with a hayrack ride in the late 1970s and a secret engagement blossomed into a lifelong love story rooted in care, connection, and Creighton. After 45 years together, Thad Fenton, BSPHA’80, JD’83, and the late Pat Fenton, BSN’80, made one final gift to Creighton.
Doing more
"Creighton’s College of Nursing faculty, students and alumni are, more than any community I have encountered, motivated by doing good for others. Doing more."
— Jessica Clark, DNP, RN, Dean, College of Nursing
College of Nursing Board Members
Josephine Abboud, BSN'95
Todd Bartholet, BS'94, BSN'97
Ann Berger, BSN'71
Barb Braden, SJN'66, BSN'73
Susan Drvol, BSN'95
Sarah Ermer, BSN'14, DNP'18
Pat Fenton, BSN'80
Theresa Franco, BSN'78
Anne Gard, BSN'03
Beth Gard, BSN'08
Kate Garred, BSN'84
Kim Hagner, BSN'04, MS'08
Susana Harrington, MS'99
Anne Harty, SN'97, MS'00, FNPC'00, EdD'19
Megan Hawk, BSN'00
Dede Johnson, BSN'74
Molly Kennison, BSN'10
Kim Kenny, BSN'08
Suzanne Kotula, BSN'85
Nancy Lakier, BSN'75
Mary Leighton, BSN'71
Emily Lemke, BSN'10, DNP'15
Pat Lenaghan, MS'86
Jenna Lowndes, BSN'09
Jane Masterson, SJN'72
Kathryn Melton, BSN'74
Diane Millea, BSN'77, DNP'11
Emily Mohs, BSN'07
Megan Morgan, DNP'17
Barb O'Brien, BSN'70
Teresa Pallus, BSN'09
Barb Pille, SJN'72
Ellen Poole, BSN'73
Judy Pritza, BSN'92, MS'96
Cathy Ravenstahl, BSN'78
Erin Ryan, BSN'01
Holly Sak, BSN'06
Tonya Schroeder, BSN'86
Kathy Sibbernsen, BSN'82
Kathy Soto, BSN'75
Nancy Tosone, BSN'75, DNP'11
Diane Glow, BSN'80
Ellen Townley, BSN'83
Karla Townley, BSN'86
Maureen Turner, BSN'74
Eileen Van Tasell, BSN'68
Leanne Vitito, BSN'93, MS'00
Katie Witt, BSN'05
Kathy Wolter, BSN'83
Mary Woodward, SJN'72
Fundraising Priorities
Here are a few great ways you can support the College of Nursing. To learn more, contact SalliePeters@creighton.edu.
Scholarships
Scholarships allow our students to experience a transformative education with a hands-on approach and expert faculty guidance. Scholarships also increase our diversity, with students from many backgrounds training to become leaders in health care.
Faculty development
Through endowed chairs and research grants, donors help the College of Nursing continue to lead the way in clinical care research — creating more opportunities and adding new knowledge to the world.
Center for Faculty Innovation, Research, and Education (FIRE)
FIRE ensures that nursing research continues to take place in a clinical setting, with real patients and real outcomes. The center elevates the culture of research within the College of Nursing, securing funding, accessing experts and attracting talented new hires.
Global scholarship, community outreach and education
With donor support, many of our students serve and study abroad, in the Dominican Republic, China and many other countries, absorbing various cultures and learning how to best provide holistic health care to diverse populations.
Support the simulation lab
A strong simulation lab enhances students’ clinical nursing skills. With state-of-the-art equipment and expertly trained faculty, we provide a hands-on learning environment to form future leaders in health care.
Scholarship and programmatic opportunities
Through scholarships and programmatic opportunities, our students earn their degree at one of three campuses, where they study alongside a variety of interdisciplinary colleagues, treat diverse populations and work with some of the nation’s largest health care systems.
The Laura and Dan Monen Healthcare Clinic
Through our partnership with the Laura and Dan Monen Healthcare Clinic, our nursing students serve local immigrants, refugees and other vulnerable communities. Creighton students and faculty volunteer their services to provide free urgent care to our most underserved populations.