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; that may be addicted to alcohol or a controlled substance or narcotic drug; or who engage in grossly immoral or dishonorable conduct.
Any student who has a criminal offense other than a minor traffic violation prior to or during enrollment at Bryan College of Health Sciences is required to report it to and conference with the Dean of Students.
Sonography Programs
Graduates of the Adult Cardiac Sonography, Vascular Sonography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs meet published requirements by the Association of Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). After successfully writing an ultrasound physics and specialty exam(s), 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 or 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.