Applicant Newsletter
Open Seats One of the benefits of NursingCAS is to provide notifications to applicants about programs that have available space. Did you know that more than 14,000 seats go unfilled annually? Review the listing below to determine if you would like to apply to one of these programs.
- Bellarmine University
- Harding University
- South Dakota State University
- Union College
- Roseman University of Health Sciences
Deadline Extensions Programs often extend their deadlines in order to allow applicants more time to complete the admissions process. Review the list below to see if any programs you are interested in have extended their deadline.
- Texas A&M Health Science Center
New Programs New programs are added to NursingCAS frequently so in order to help you discover and learn about new offerings please review the updated list below.
- Milwaukee School of Engineering
Open Seats
Bellarmine University Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program still has a few open seats. We offer a true 12-month, fast-paced intensive nursing program with over 750 hours of clinical experience. Get a great job quickly thanks to our high NCLEX pass rates, eager employers and outstanding reputation. Small class sizes and specialty clinicals in critical care, trauma, ER, mother-baby, pediatrics, community public health, psychiatric mental health and nursing leadership/management set Bellarmine nurses apart. Limited FREE summer housing available on our beautiful campus in the heart of Louisville, perennially ranked one of America’s most livable cities. Apply now through your NursingCAS profile. For more information, visit our website or contact Julie Armstrong-Binnix for advising at julieab@bellarmine.edu or 502-272-8364.
Harding University has available seats in its graduate programs for fall admission. The application deadline is March 1, 2016.
Harding offers a Christian based education with both full time and part time tracks. One of the unique things about our program is that it is an online hybrid program. All didactic work is done through our online learning platform with students coming to campus one week out of the semester for intensive workshops, skills learning and validations, class lectures, and special speakers. Online work consists of textual readings, video lectures, asynchronous discussion boards, synchronous virtual discussions, and varying assignments and projects. All clinical work is done wherever you live through population-focused clinical preceptors that our faculty guide you in choosing.
We require you to have one full year of working experience before entering any clinical courses. Other requirements of our program include a minimum 3.0 GPA; a letter grade of “C” or better in statistics, research, and health assessment; and completion of application materials.
For application information and admission requirements, please refer to our website and select “Graduate Program” on the left hand side of the page. This will show the most updated information about the admission requirements and application process. The application process typically opens in October prior to classes starting in August.
If you have any other questions or need more information, don’t hesitate to contact Molly Rummel email or call mrummel@harding.edu, 501-279-4859.
The SDSU 12-month Accelerated BSN in Sioux Falls, SD beginning August 2016 has available seats. The SDSU College of Nursing was named 2nd on Best Value List and was recently ranked the second most affordable BSN program in nation. Tuition is approximately $26,000 for residents and $31,000 for non-residents for the entire program.
SDSU College of Nursing Dean, Dr. Nancy Fahrenwald, was recently named the 13th Most Influential Deans of Nursing in the nation by Mometrix. SDSU is ranked among the Top 100 Best Nursing Programs and is consistently ranked as a Top 200 University by US News and World Report. SDSU has a strong history of grant funding focused on student success from federal and foundation sources including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Bush Foundation’s Community Innovation Grant aimed at attracting and retaining Native Americans.
SDSU College of Nursing had a 100% job placement for our 2014 classes. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), nearly all counties in South Dakota are in need of healthcare workers. Healthcare facilities across the state, including hospitals and clinics, are offering incentives for nurses to come to work.
For more information on applying to the SDSU Accelerated BSN in Sioux Falls, SD, please contact me at 605-367-8400 or Camilla.veire@sdstate.edu.
Union College’s BSN program for Fall 2016 has available seats. The deadline is February 1, 2016. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree prepares you for leadership in managing complex patient care. It equips compassionate individuals to participate as members of the health care team. At Union College, you will gain not only the essentials of nursing, but also a rich liberal arts experience-the perfect combination for an exceptional nurse who never stops learning.
And if you want to specialize, Union College’s BSN degree is a great start for those interested in pursuing graduate degrees as nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, nursing professors and nursing administrators. Seats are still available for our upcoming fall semester, the deadline is February 1, 2016.
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Roseman University of Health Sciences has available space in the following program offerings:
- 18-month BSN Program Henderson, NV- (Cohort begins August 2016, 48 spots available)
- 18-Month BSN Program South Jordan Utah- (Cohort begins August 2016, 48 spots available)
- 9-month RN-BSN Program-Online- (Cohorts begin in May, September, January)
Roseman University of Health Sciences has two campuses that offer nursing programs. Our home campus is located outside the Las Vegas Valley in Henderson, NV. Our sister campus it located just 20 minutes south of Salt Lake City, UT. Roseman University offers an 18-month Bachelor of Science in Nursing program designed to prepare students for entry level registered nurse positions in a variety of health care environments. In addition to our 18-month BSN program, we also offer a 9 month RN-BSN program entirely online. Graduates will use critical thinking skills for effective problem solving, decision making, and independent judgment to provide culturally competent and developmentally appropriate care in the practice of nursing and to function as a member of a health care team
For more information about our program visit our site. For an advising session please contact Erik Dillon at 702-968-2075 or send unofficial transcripts to bsnadmissions@roseman.edu
Deadline Extensions
Texas A&M Health Science Center
Texas A&M Health Science Center has extended the deadline for its RN to BSN (June 2016 Start) program to February 15, 2016. Email questions to CONadmissions@tamhsc.edu.
New Programs
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Introducing the MSOE MSN
A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Health Care Systems Management from the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), with its unique blend of nursing, business, and engineering concepts will equip graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively in the health care environment. MSOE’s MSN program is based on the fact that nurses at mid-management and executive levels and nurse entrepreneurs must have the capacity to manage financial resources, manage human capital, analyze large data sets, understand complex organizational systems, and ensure quality and safety, all through the lens of nursing practice. For more information, please visit our program’s page on NursingCAS.