Clarkson College has not always been a college. Instead, we began in 1888 as a school of nursing—the first in the state of Nebraska. Over the last 125 years, we've established a new campus, expanded our program offerings and adopted a new name. All the while, we've maintained a commitment to preparing our students to be the best in various realms of health care. This commitment to excellence has and always will remain a defining quality of Clarkson College.

About

At Clarkson College, you don't just study health care—you prepare to be the best in it. All around you are professionally trained faculty, practicing clinicians and classmates who share the belief that they, too, can better the lives of others. With eight fields and twenty majors to choose from, you have a broad range of options for making a difference—quite possibly even before you graduate.

Academics

Clarkson College welcomes undergraduate and graduate students, transfer and international students, and adults who are returning to college to continue their studies or advance their health care careers. Here, you'll find everything you need to get started.

Enrollment

The Student Financial Services department helps provide opportunities for talented, dedicated and deserving students to attend Clarkson College. Whether you're seeking scholarships and grants, loans, payment plans, or a combination, we'll help you find the answer most suitable for you.

Tuition & Financial Aid

College is a time of self-discovery, personal growth and—most certainly—fun. We're thrilled your main objective is to pursue a future in health care, but we also want you to look back on your college education and recollect all of things you experienced—lectures and textbooks aside. There are numerous ways for you to get involved at Clarkson College. Here's a peek at some of them.

Student Life

Every day, Clarkson College alumni are changing lives in ways that are both practical and profound. As the proud alma mater of these astounding health care professionals, Clarkson College strives to keep our alumni connected to not only the College but also with one another. Here, you will find all the ways you can stay connected.

Alumni

Clarkson College provides a variety of professional learning opportunities and health care courses. Our Basic Life Support, Medication and Nurse Aide courses can help individuals getting certified for the first time or needing renewal. These programs are either online or on campus with ongoing offerings year-round.

Professional Development

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Faculty & Staff

Community Members Earn Awards for Service

17 June 2022

Nicole Shives, M.S., M.S., Dr. Patricia Book Perry Faculty of the Year Award

Nicole Shives, M.S., M.S., has been a faculty member in the General Education department at Clarkson College since 2016. She currently teaches lecture and lab courses in anatomy and physiology and has also received the Employee Scholar Award and the Faculty Senate Excellence in Teaching Award during her time at the College. She is enrolled in the Doctor of Healthcare Education and Leadership (Ed.D.) program at the College.

In her nomination form, Shives was described as “someone who provides generous support, is professional, a mentor, motivated, and an expert in her field.” She is proud to be a recipient, especially in recognition of Dr. Patricia Book Perry, the award’s namesake and first president of the College.

"Clarkson College is a special place because of the vision of Dr. Patricia Book Perry,” says Shives. “She set the expectations for how faculty should prepare students for their careers in health care. I am honored to win an award that bears her name.”

Jen Wilson, M.A., Dr. Otto Bauer Distinguished Service Award

Jen Wilson, M.A., came to Clarkson College in 2016 as the Assistant Registrar and in 2019 became an Academic Advisor. In 2022, she became the Academic and Student Support Coordinator where she helps students connect with academic resources as they progress through their course of study. She also teaches in the General Education program at the College.

In her eight years at the College, Wilson has held multiple roles, but her dedication to students has remained the same. It is this dedication that led to her nomination by her peers.

“It’s such an honor and a little overwhelming to win this award,” she says. “I truly do love and appreciate our students, and I work hard every day to make sure they know that.”