The heart of the matter
Receiving their first stethoscope is a significant milestone in the life of every Creighton nursing and paramedicine student. An indispensable instrument, it’s also a powerful symbol of the commitment, compassion and values so deeply instilled in Creighton-educated nurses, EMS professionals and paramedics.
Their first stethoscope inspires students on the journey toward becoming life-changing professionals.
A stethoscope for every student
Starting in 2026, the College of Nursing will give all students a Creighton-branded stethoscope during their sophomore year, with accelerated students receiving theirs at the program’s start. Each stethoscope costs $150, and giving hundreds of them to each new class of students means the College of Nursing must raise $50,000 annually.
Every little bit counts. Whether you help one student or several, you will make a difference. And these stethoscopes will serve as more than a tool. Each student recipient also receives the assurance that they have the support of Creighton alumni and friends like you.
“Supporting the students through this program gives me such joy. When I was a student, it would have meant the world to me and my friends to receive such a gift right as we entered the clinical realm. Our future fellow Creighton nurses will feel the same way about receiving our gifts.”
— Dede Meyer Johnson, BSN’74, stethoscope program donor
College of Nursing
The College of Nursing serves more than 700 undergraduates and 250 master’s and doctoral students.
99% of BSN graduates are employed, attending graduate or professional school, or participating in a postgraduate service program within six months of graduation.
Creighton BSN graduates meet or exceed the national average for first-time pass rates on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). For the past 5 years, the NCLEX pass rate was 93%.
Annual pass rates on the certification examination for nurse practitioner-track graduates are 100 percent for first-time test-takers.
The College of Nursing provides health assessments and health education to 9,000 Omaha public and parochial school students and staff.
The College of Nursing is ranked #31 in Best BSN Nursing Programs in the Nation by US News & World Report.
What is Giving Day?
It’s the day you make a difference for Creighton University.
The day you can support our most immediate areas of need.
The day thousands of donors like you come together to make a huge collective impact, one gift at a time.
P.S. — Your gift will also support Creighton's historic Forward Blue fundraising campaign!