Accreditation
BryanLGH College of Health Sciences Baccalaureate Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Acrediting Commission. National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc., 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006, phone: 800-669-1656 Ext. 153.
The Adult Cardiac Sonography and Vascular Sonography programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
The School of Nurse Anesthesia is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs (COA). American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 222 S. Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068, Phone (847) 692-7050, www.aana.com.
The College does not grant licensure or ensure an individual's eligibility to obtain licensure after graduation. It is each student's responsibility to know and understand the requirements for licensure and/or registry.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program are eligible to file an application to take the National Council Licensing Examination. Licensing entitles the individual to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the state in which the examination was written, and to apply for a license in other states.
Based on the Nebraska Uniform Licensing Law 71-147, the Department of Health-Bureau of Examining Boards may deny licensure to applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony; who may be addicted to alcohol or a controlled substance or narcotic drug; or who engage in grossly immoral or dishonorable conduct.
Cardiovascular Technology Programs
Graduates of the Adult Cardiac Sonography and Vascular Sonography programs meet published requirements by the Association of Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) to apply for the registry exams. After successfully writing two exams, the graduate is credentialed as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Vascular Technologist RVT), respectively. ARDMS policy stipulates that candidates must complete both the physics and the specialty area examination components within five years of each other.
ARDMS may deny, revoke or otherwise take action with regard to the application or certification of an applicant or registrant in the case of the conviction of plea of guilty, or plea of nolo contendere to a crime (felony and/or misdemeanor) which is directly related to public health or the provision of diagnostic medical sonography or vascular technology services.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Graduates of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program meet published requirements by the Association of Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) to apply for the registry exams. After successfully writing the exams, the graduate is credentialed as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS). ARDMS policy stipulates that the candidates must complete both the physics and the speciality area examination components within five years of each other.
ARDMS may deny, revoke or otherwise take action with regard to the application or certification of an applicant or registrant in the case of the conviction of plea of guilty, or plea of nolo contendere to a crime (felony and/or misdemeanor) which is directly related to public health or the provision of diagnostic medical sonography.
