Your calling is caring for others.
Ours is caring for you.
At Columbia Southern University, our College of Nursing and Health Sciences was founded by nurses for nurses. We know flexibility isn’t a luxury for nurses and health care professionals. It's a necessity. And we know, when you have the resources you need, you can achieve incredible things. Exceptional student support, flexible programs and an accredited online education are the CSU promise.
Online Degree Programs:
The Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Master’s Degree in Nursing Programs, holds pre-accreditation status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC, 20037; phone (202) 909-2487. Holding pre-accreditation status does not guarantee that initial accreditation by NLN CNEA will be received.<br><br>Columbia Southern University’s nursing programs are post-licensure and do not lead to professional licensure or certification. Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth. Direct enrollment certificates are not eligible for Federal Student Aid, VA funding or Military Tuition Assistance. Columbia Southern University’s nursing programs are currently seeking authorization from the Boards of Nursing in the District of Columbia, Utah, and Washington. Currently, CSU is unable to admit students residing in these states/territories until formal approval is granted but is actively working to secure the necessary authorization.<br><br>Applicants must reside and be licensed in the states/territories where Columbia Southern University has the necessary authorization throughout the duration of the program. Students are required to complete all experiential learning experiences only in the states/territories where they hold a valid nursing license, and only in the states where CSU has the necessary authorization.
