Accreditation
BryanLGH College of Health Sciences is a Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central Association.
Higher Learning Commission Mark of Affiliation
The College submitted its Candidacy Self-Study Report to the Higher Learning Commission in March 2006 and hosted an on-site visit May 1-3, 2006. The Higher Learning Commission granted Candidacy to the College October 10, 2006. The College is now seeking Initial Accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission and will host and on-site visit March 10-12, 2008.
This Nursing education program is a Candidate for accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
All three Cardiovascular Technology programs offered at BryanLGH College of Health Sciences are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970, Chicago IL 60601-2208, phone (312)553-9355.
The School of Nurse Anesthesia is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs (COA).
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). 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.
Graduates of the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program meet published requirements by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists (RCIS) after successfully completing program requirements.
