Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare

The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing is a hospital-based nursing school operated by Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Delaware. It offers a professional nursing diploma rather than a standalone associate or bachelor’s degree. The two-year nursing curriculum follows prerequisite college coursework and combines classroom learning with clinical experience in Beebe inpatient and outpatient services and other regional care settings. Graduates become eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN, subject to licensing requirements. The diploma program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and Delaware lists it as an approved nursing education program. This distinction matters when comparing credentials: students may pair the diploma with college coursework through partner pathways to earn an associate or bachelor’s degree, but should confirm which institution awards each credential.

Program structure and degree pathways

The school’s core program prepares students for registered nursing practice through a two-year sequence in nursing after prerequisites. The first year includes foundations, adult nursing and early clinical experiences; later study includes special populations, advanced concepts and additional clinical practice across acute, critical, community, transitional and rehabilitative care. Students complete prerequisites at a college near home before beginning the nursing sequence. Beebe has articulation plans with Wilmington University and other local colleges for BSN completion. A University of Delaware Flex Pathway can combine UD coursework with the nursing diploma and clinical training, with an associate degree awarded through UD. The diploma itself is not a bachelor’s degree, and students should request a written transfer and degree map from each partner before enrolling. The school posts its current curriculum and pathway information.

Tuition, financial aid and scholarships

For 2026–27, annual tuition is $6,800 for both the first and senior years. The school estimates required school fees at $2,210 in the first year and $1,110 in the senior year; it separately lists books, uniforms, supplies and living expenses. First-year students should account for a $1,200 technology fee in addition to tuition and materials. Housing and meals are not included, though meals may be purchased in the hospital cafeteria. Ask for a current itemized estimate because fees and required materials can change.

The school participates in federal Pell Grants and Direct Loans for eligible students; FAFSA is required, and continued aid depends on satisfactory academic progress. Beebe and community donors also provide scholarships. In 2026, Beebe described awards including a $1,000 Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing Scholarship, awards for students intending to serve Sussex County after graduation, need-based awards, and scholarships tied to academic performance, residency or specialty interests. Other examples include awards for Sussex County residents with financial need and a B average, or students planning to work at Beebe. These awards have distinct criteria and are not guaranteed for every student. Ask the financial-aid office which funds will be offered for your entering cohort, what costs they cover, and whether an award is renewable. See the school’s 2026–27 financial information and the current Beebe nursing scholarship announcement.

Admissions and clinical readiness

Applicants submit the school application, a nonrefundable $30 fee, official transcripts and a signed Student Nurse Core Requirements form. High school seniors are encouraged to apply early in senior year; other applicants are advised to apply by January 1 before the prerequisite year, although applications may be submitted throughout the year. Applicants with at least 14 college credits must take the ATI TEAS; the school states that a proficient score of 63% or higher is required for the relevant placement process, and it currently allows one attempt to reach that level. Placement also considers prerequisites, application timing and available seats. The program requires students to meet physical and performance standards for nursing care, so review those requirements before applying. Applicants can use the school admissions page to submit an application or begin the University of Delaware dual application, and can call (302) 645-3251 with questions.

Location and visiting

The school is at 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958, on Beebe Healthcare’s Lewes campus. The school’s phone is (302) 645-3251. Beebe’s main hospital campus is at the same address; clinical practice may also use other regional care facilities. The school does not publish a general daily visitor schedule, so contact the office before traveling. Prospective students and families can attend an open house or view the virtual tour posted on the school’s home page.

Student feedback and questions to ask

The public review sample is very small. A handful of Niche comments include serious criticisms from former students about clinical grading, preparation for electronic medical records and the pressure of clinical expectations; these are individual accounts and do not establish current practice. Because the course is clinically intensive, ask the school how instructors explain evaluation standards, how students receive feedback before a clinical pass or fail decision, what remediation is available, and who handles appeals. The school publishes intended program outcomes, including NCLEX preparation and graduation targets; these are goals, not proof of recent results. Request the latest cohort’s actual NCLEX pass rates, completion or attrition figures, clinical placement details and graduate employment data, and compare them with the published outcomes. The student comments on Niche can help prospective students prepare specific questions.

This school is a focused route for students committed to nursing who want a diploma program integrated with a regional healthcare provider. It is less like a broad college experience: there is no general menu of majors or residential campus life. Compare the total cost of prerequisites plus the nursing sequence, the exact credential each partner awards, your clinical schedule and transportation needs, and the written rules for progression before accepting a place.