Clarkson College has not always been a college. Instead, we began in 1888 as a school of nursing—the first in the state of Nebraska. Over the last 125 years, we've established a new campus, expanded our program offerings and adopted a new name. All the while, we've maintained a commitment to preparing our students to be the best in various realms of health care. This commitment to excellence has and always will remain a defining quality of Clarkson College.

About

At Clarkson College, you don't just study health care—you prepare to be the best in it. All around you are professionally trained faculty, practicing clinicians and classmates who share the belief that they, too, can better the lives of others. With eight fields and twenty majors to choose from, you have a broad range of options for making a difference—quite possibly even before you graduate.

Academics

Clarkson College welcomes undergraduate and graduate students, transfer and international students, and adults who are returning to college to continue their studies or advance their health care careers. Here, you'll find everything you need to get started.

Admissions

The Student Financial Services department helps provide opportunities for talented, dedicated and deserving students to attend Clarkson College. Whether you're seeking scholarships and grants, loans, payment plans, or a combination, we'll help you find the answer most suitable for you.

Tuition & Financial Aid

College is a time of self-discovery, personal growth and—most certainly—fun. We're thrilled your main objective is to pursue a future in health care, but we also want you to look back on your college education and recollect all of things you experienced—lectures and textbooks aside. There are numerous ways for you to get involved at Clarkson College. Here's a peek at some of them.

Student Life

Every day, Clarkson College alumni are changing lives in ways that are both practical and profound. As the proud alma mater of these astounding health care professionals, Clarkson College strives to keep our alumni connected to not only the College but also with one another. Here, you will find all the ways you can stay connected.

Alumni

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Jessica Niemann, PTA, M.Ed.

Director of Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

Contact Info

NiemannJessica@clarksoncollege.edu

402.552.2868

Jessica Niemann is the Director and an Instructor for the Clarkson College Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. She is a proud alumna of Clarkson College and graduated with her Associate’s degree in PTA in 1999 and Bachelor of Science in Health Care Services degree in 2016. She received her Master's degree in Education for Curriculum and Instruction at Concordia University in 2019.

Before joining the PTA program as an instructor in summer 2015, Ms. Niemann worked at Creighton University Medical Center in the outpatient and inpatient physical therapy settings as a PTA for 15 years. She also served as the Education Coordinator of the physical therapy department during the latter eight years. She is a current member as well as a Certified Physical Therapy Clinical Educator through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and a member of the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association (NPTA).

Ms. Niemann is originally from western Nebraska. Outside of the College, she enjoys being with her husband and two daughters playing games, going hiking, swimming, baking cookies, or going for walks.

Words of Wisdom

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Gandhi

Courses

PTA 213 - Professional Leadership Seminar
PTA 235 - Therapeutic Exercise III Lab
PTA 213 - Professional Leadership Seminar
PTA 235 - Therapeutic Exercise III Lab

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