Announcements
National Nurses Month: What Does Nursing Mean To You?
In honor of National Nurses Month, we want to hear from you! Share with us what nursing means to you to be featured in next month’s newsletter and on our social media. Complete this form to send in your responses.
2025-2026 Academic Update Window Opens May 25
The 2025-2026 Spring/Summer Academic Update (AU) window will open on Monday, May 25 and closes on August 21 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Please review and complete the three-step process to submit an AU request by the designated deadline above.
The AU allows applicants to update final grades for previously entered planned/in-progress coursework (i.e. Spring 2026) or enter newly-planned coursework (i.e. Fall 2026) since NursingCAS verification. Applicants are eligible for AU if at least one of their programs is in ‘Verified’ status by the AU request deadline. Application status can be viewed under the Check Status tab in NursingCAS. Upon submission of the AU request, NursingCAS will verify the applicant’s new grades, calculate an updated GPA, and send this information to their programs. While an AU is optional, some programs require this information for admissions consideration.
Students are encouraged to submit their request for new transcripts to their Registrar’s Office ASAP to allow plenty of processing/mailing time.
Questions? Please contact the NursingCAS Customer Service Team at support@nursingcas.myliaison.com.
Blog: You’ve Decided to Apply for Nursing School. Now What?
Applying to nursing school is a big decision and can seem overwhelming at the beginning. April’s NursingCAS blog post detailed a few steps you can take to stay on track and submit a successful application.
Read the blog here and check back every month for tips, resources, and guidance for prospective nursing students.
Recordings Available: Pathway to Purpose: Nursing School Admissions 101
AACN celebrated National Nurses Week with a two-day webinar event, Pathway to Purpose: Nursing School Admissions 101. If you missed the event or want to re-watch the sessions, recordings are now available.
The Nursing School Application Process – What Students Need to Know
The Nursing School Experience
Share Your Nursing School Experience to be Featured on Our Social Media
Want to help inspire other nursing school applicants to take the next step in their nursing journey? Send us your experiences with nursing school and advice for other students for a chance to be featured on our social media! Complete this form to share your nursing school achievements, goals, and advice.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn to see what your fellow students are saying!
Resource Spotlight
NursingCAS Events Calendar
Looking for an information session to learn more about a school? The NursingCAS school events calendar is updated frequently with new webinars and information sessions hosted by schools across the country.
Application Tips
Know Your Program’s Requirements
It is important to be aware of the requirements of your selected programs before starting your application. Keeping track of these requirements from the beginning will ensure that your application is complete by the time you are ready to submit.
Open Seats
Anderson University - South Carolina
Are you ready to advance your nursing career? Anderson University is excited to announce open seats in our online RN to BSN program! Anderson University is a premier private Christian institution known for its rigorous education, grounded in faith and innovation. Our nursing programs integrate faith, service, and teaching, ensuring you thrive as a nursing student.
RN to BSN: Our Fast Track Nursing (RN to BSN) program is tailored for working nurses seeking a faster route to career advancement. With 28 credit hours and a senior capstone project, you can complete your degree in as little as 8 months. Seats remaining!
Start Dates: Spring (January & March), Summer (May & June), Fall (August & October)
Summer 2026 June Deadline: June 1st, 2026
Sign up for an information session to learn more! For additional information or to schedule a virtual appointment with an enrollment counselor, please email admissioncounselor@andersonuniversity.edu or call 864-353-7013.
Bellarmine University
2026 FALL open seats still available on NCAS. Rolling admissions. Applicants must already hold a BSN (or be in-progress to graduate) to apply.
- Family Nurse Practitioner- MSN (2-yr online)
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- MSN (2-yr online)
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- MSN (2-yr online)
All Kentucky and Southern IN residents will be provided with preceptors and clinical sites. Tuition discounts offered for employees of our partner affiliates. Out-of-state residents may choose their clinical locations.
Our trained nurses and advanced providers are known and respected regionally and nationally. Bellarmine, located in Louisville, KY, boasts supportive faculty that will prepare you individually for a career making an impact in the lives of your patients! Many faculty not only teach but also practice in the community setting. This work provides Bellarmine students with the most current methods of patient care and creates a collaborative setting between students and faculty. This also ensures you will be better prepared to be a compassionate and capable provider. All graduate programs are online, but our southern hospitality makes you feel like you're right here with us on our beautiful Kentucky campus! Experience our Forbes Magazine ranked top 10 NP program for yourself.
Find out more by registering for an upcoming info session, visiting our website, or scheduling an appointment. We offer other graduate degree programs, including DNP, MSN Education/Administration, and post-MSN certificates in the above NP tracks.
Creighton University
Creighton University College of Nursing has a national reputation for providing excellent nursing education, a commitment to service, and being at the forefront of the ever-changing field of nursing. Whether you are interested in career advancement, diversifying your skills, or simply taking the next step in your education, Creighton can help you get there. We offer programs at the baccalaureate (BSN) and doctoral (DNP) degree levels. We also offer a variety of post-graduate APRN certificates.
We are now accepting applications for a Spring 2027 start date for the following programs:
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN):
- Priority scholarship deadline- September 1
- Secondary deadline- October 1
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): BSN to DNP and MSN to DNP
- Deadline- October 1
If you have any questions or we can provide additional information about any of our nursing programs, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at nursing@creighton.edu.
Edgewood College
Applications are now open for the January 2027 start of the in-person Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at Edgewood University!
Designed for students who already hold a non-nursing bachelor's degree, this 12-month, on-campus program allows you to fast-track your path into a meaningful career as a registered nurse.
At Edgewood University, you'll benefit from:
- A hands-on, immersive learning experience with 600 clinical hours
- One of the nation's lowest 7:1 clinical student-to-faculty ratios
- Instruction and mentorship from dedicated clinical faculty
- Access to 100+ clinical partners, including leading healthcare systems in Madison
Our graduates are well-prepared for success, with a 99.1% NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate (2023) and strong outcomes in employment and advanced education.
Spots are limited for this competitive program, so we encourage you to apply early and begin your journey toward a rewarding career in nursing.
If you have questions or would like to learn more, visit our website or email ABrinks@edgewood.edu.
Apply today and take the first step toward starting in January 2027!
Kettering College
Building on a tradition of excellence and innovation, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at Kettering College is designed to prepare nurses for leadership roles in the rapidly changing healthcare environment.
Students choosing this degree are interested in advancing their nursing careers toward leadership and management to improve healthcare outcomes. The MSN curriculum is based on the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Nurse Leader Core Competency Model, and includes content in leadership, health promotion, organizational behavior, human resources, emotional intelligence, education, financial management, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and mentoring.
The 39-credit program is scheduled for completion over 2 years (6 semesters) with courses offered online and practicum experiences arranged with facilities close to the student's geographic area. Graduates are academically prepared for certification when the graduate meets eligibility requirements for work experience.
Apply through NursingCAS by the July 1 deadline for August admission and by the December 1 deadline for January admission.
Questions? Contact Mary Kay Cobb, Graduate Admissions Counselor, at mary.cobb@kc.edu.
Oregon Health & Science University
The OHSU School of Nursing is Oregon's only academic health center, with six locations across Oregon, as well as hybrid and online options. We offer multiple nationally ranked bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Learn more at https://son.ohsu.edu/admissions!
The following programs are still accepting applications:
Master's programs
- Master's in Health System and Organizational Leadership | Apply by June 1
Doctoral programs
- D.N.P. in Executive Leadership | Apply by July 1
- Post Master's D.N.P. | Apply by July 1
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | Apply by Sept. 1
Questions? Drop in for virtual office hours, schedule an advising appointment, email proginfo@ohsu.edu or call 503-494-7725. We look forward to talking with you!
Regis College
Regis College is accepting applications to the full-time Direct Entry Master's in Nursing for Non-Nurses program. The program starts in the Fall only, with clinicals starting that same semester.
We require seven prerequisites (Chemistry I and II, Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Microbiology, Statistics, and Human Development) which can be fulfilled through undergraduate course work or after at other institutions. You may apply and be accepted without all prerequisites having been completed; however, all prerequisites must be completed by the start of the program in September. We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2026.
We are currently accepting applications on a rolling admissions basis.
Please contact David Dinwiddie at david.dinwiddie@regiscollege.edu with any questions.
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Looking to to become a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Anesthetist, Roseman University College of Nursing has you covered. We are excited to announce that Roseman University is accepting applications for seats in the following nursing programs:
- Doctorate of Nurse Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner (Summer 2026 start date)
- Doctorate of Nurse Practice-Nurse Anesthesia (Summer 2027 start date)
Visit our website to learn more about how you can start your academic journey to become an NP or CRNA with our graduate programs. For more information, contact Roseman University of Health Sciences at (702) 968-2054 or via email at dnpadmissions@roseman.edu.
University of Missouri - Columbia
The University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing is a land grant university centrally located in mid-Missouri with a long history of serving rural and underserved populations. We accept students from across the country to our online DNP, MS(N) or post-graduate certificate programs. We are CCNE accredited, require limited on-campus visits, and charge in-state tuition to all students making completion of your degree affordable and convenient.
Our deadlines are September 30th (all degrees; rolling LDR & NE) and February 15th (all degrees; rolling LDR & NE) every year.
For more information on becoming a MIZZOU Nurse, visit our website or contact Dr. Miriam Butler (butlermd@missouri.edu) or Esther Ellis 573-884-4705 (ellise@missouri.edu) or Leslie McPeak 573-882-0200 (mcpeakl@missouri.edu).
- Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult-Gerontology
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
- Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Grad certs fall start only)
- Leadership & Innovations in Healthcare (MS or DNP) (Rolling applications. No Deadline)
- MS Nurse Educator (Rolling applications. No Deadline)
- MS Leadership in Nursing and Healthcare Systems (Rolling applications. No Deadline)
Hear more about our program from one of our students: Christine Harris, Nursing Leadership and Innovations in Health Care DNP
University of Texas Medical Branch
The University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing is proud to be the 1st school of nursing in Texas! Educating nurses since 1890, UTMB offers undergraduate and graduate degrees designed to meet the needs of each nursing professional. To view more information on programs offered, including admission requirements and application openings, please visit our website at nursing.utmb.edu.
Undergraduate
- Accelerated BSN - on-campus (fall, spring, or summer entry)
- RN-BSN - online (fall entry only)
Graduate
MSN - online (fall entry only)
- Family NP
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
- Neonatal NP
- Executive Nurse Leader
- Clinical Nurse Leader
- Nurse Educator
DNP (fall entry only)
- BSN-DNP Family NP, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP, or Dual Track - online
- BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia - on-campus
- MSN-DNP - online
PhD - online (fall entry only)
- BSN-PhD
- MSN-PhD
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Office of Admissions and Student Affairs at son.studentaffairs@utmb.edu or (409) 772-8271. To view available open house dates and to register, please visit nursing.utmb.edu/openhouse.
William Jewell College
January 2027 Accelerated Track - Seeking a non-traditional path to a nursing career? Jewell has a 12-month Accelerated Nursing Track, designed with real-world experience in mind.
Why Choose Jewell?
- 100% NCLEX pass rate for the past 3 years
- Trusted by top hospitals across Kansas City
- Graduates hired in specialty areas right out of school - OB, Peds, ICU, CCU.
Start planning for your future. Jewell is where your nursing journey begins.
Contact:
Gina Mumpower-Turner, M.Ed
Assistant Director, Transfer Admissions
Office: 816.415.5047
Text: 816.608.8161
Email: GINA mumpower-turnerg@william.jewell.edu
Deadline extensions
No Deadline Extensions to share this month – check the 2025-2026 NursingCAS application for a full list of program deadlines!
New Programs
Oregon Health & Science University
The OHSU School of Nursing is excited to announce a new doctoral program! The DNP in Executive Leadership is now available to start this fall. This hybrid program can be completed in just 18 months. Join a program that prepares you to work in top executive roles.
Questions? Drop in for virtual office hours, schedule an advising appointment, email proginfo@ohsu.edu or call 503-494-7725. We look forward to talking with you!