Creighton University College of Nursing

05/04/2026

We were proud to welcome nurses, scholars, faculty and healthcare leaders to the Distinguished Nurse Scholars & Leaders Forum in Omaha and Phoenix.

The forum showcased nursing scholarship that strengthens patient care, advances leadership and upholds ethical practice—while creating space for meaningful dialogue and shared learning. It’s a powerful example of how nursing at Creighton connects research to service and real‑world impact.

Thank you to our distinguished scholars, faculty and alumni for continuing to lead, inspire and shape the future of the nursing profession. 💙

05/01/2026

📢 Future CRNAs—your time is coming!

Applications open in one month for Creighton’s new Omaha-based Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia program, launching in August 2027.

Prepare to lead with clinical excellence and Jesuit values.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.creighton.edu/academics/programs/nurse-anesthesia-dnp-na



This program is under review for initial accreditation by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and no students may be enrolled in the program until initial accreditation is granted.

04/29/2026

A barrier doesn’t have to become a stopping point.

New funding from the Bedford Falls Foundation is helping Creighton University College of Nursing students stay on track when unexpected financial hardship threatens their education.

Faculty and student success leaders are already seeing the impact. With accessible, no-barrier support, students can focus on what matters most: progressing through their program and preparing to serve patients and communities.

At a time when the need for nurses continues to grow, this kind of investment does more than support individual students—it strengthens the future of the workforce.

🔗 Read more from WOWT: https://www.wowt.com/2026/04/13/grant-helps-creighton-nursing-students-stay-school-amid-financial-hardship/

Students do not need to write an essay or sit for an interview to access the funding.

04/28/2026

What a great day for our Creighton University Heart Walk. ❤️

Students, faculty, staff, families and community members came together to walk, learn and support heart health awareness this weekend.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to the volunteers and partners who helped make the event possible. We’re proud to create opportunities that promote health, education and community connection.

04/27/2026

Congratulations to Lindsay Iverson, BSN’05, MS’09, DNP’11, professor, for her recognition as Distinguished Educator at Creighton University's annual Service Awards.

Dr. Iverson's impact reaches far beyond the classroom. Through her leadership in simulation, interprofessional education and emerging technologies like AI, she’s helping shape learning experiences that prepare future healthcare professionals to lead with confidence, compassion and clinical excellence.

Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition. 👏

04/24/2026

Spring break looked a little different this year. 💙

Kaya Pettit, a sophomore nursing student, spent her week in Clinton, Iowa, with the L’Arche community, where she built meaningful relationships, shared laughter and experienced what it truly means to be present with others.

From karaoke nights to shared meals, the most meaningful moments weren’t about “doing,” but about “being”, walking in solidarity and recognizing the dignity and joy in every person.

Kaya shared, “…this experience allowed me to focus more on presence, relationships and learning from the people I was with. It reminded me that meaningful care comes from connection and shared experience.”

04/24/2026

Choosing the right Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program can shape your career and your confidence in practice.

Creighton’s DNP track emphasizes rigorous clinical preparation, strong academic outcomes and a mission-driven approach to caring for the whole person—preparing graduates to lead in psychiatric mental health care.

🔗 Read more about how you can elevate your career as a PMHNP. https://www.creighton.edu/blog/addressing-mental-health-care-crisis

04/24/2026

Looking to advance your nursing career? 👩‍⚕️✨

Neonatal Nurse Practitioners are in high demand across the country. Hospitals are actively recruiting to meet the needs of NICUs caring for increasingly complex newborns.

Why consider this path?
💼 Strong job outlook
💰 Competitive compensation
💛 Meaningful impact on the smallest patients

Creighton’s DNP Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program prepares experienced ICU nurses to meet this growing need.

➡️ Apply now to the program: https://www.creighton.edu/academics/programs/doctor-nursing-practice-dnp

04/23/2026

From undergraduate to graduate students, research means something different to everyone. 🔬

At Creighton, it’s more than a theory; it’s purpose-driven work that turns ideas into action, improving healthcare outcomes and strengthening the communities we serve.

04/22/2026

Research is fueled by partnership—and at Creighton, that partnership leads to real impact.

For nursing student Ella Trendel, working with Meghan Potthoff, PhD, APRN-NP, meant she could turn a passion for rural healthcare into research that matters.

Together, they explored how rural providers experience caring for acutely ill pediatric patients and how factors like resources, environment and access to care shape clinical decision-making.

“Simple clinical questions can turn into meaningful research,” Ella shared. “This experience showed me how research connects directly to improving patient outcomes.”

Through mentorship, Ella gained hands-on experience designing a qualitative study, navigating the IRB process and thinking critically about real-world challenges in rural care.

Their work helps bring forward the voices of rural providers—informing training, strengthening pediatric readiness and improving care for underserved communities.

04/22/2026

The Creighton Heart Walk is a reflection of who we are at Creighton—champions for health, community and life-saving education.

On April 25, the College of Nursing invites faculty, staff, students, families and community members to come together for a one-mile walk from the Rasmussen Center to St. John’s and back. No registration required—just show up and walk.

Join us as we walk for heart health.
📍 Rasmussen Center
⏰ Walk begins at 10:30 a.m.

04/21/2026

Research in Creighton’s College of Nursing is rooted in something bigger—caring for others. 🩺

Students are preparing to lead with knowledge, compassion and purpose, using research to better understand patient needs and improve outcomes. It is hands-on experience that shapes how they show up for the people they serve.

Because better care starts with deeper understanding.