The NursingCAS Applicant Newsletter is a monthly newsletter intended to keep you informed about programs with available space, deadline extensions, and new programs added to NursingCAS. The newsletter features:
- Open Seats: One of the benefits of NursingCAS is to provide notifications to applicants about programs that have available space. Review the listing below to determine if you would like to apply to one of these programs.
- 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.
- New Programs: New programs are added to NursingCAS on a continual basis. Discover and learn about new program offerings available to you by reviewing the listings below.
Applicants can also view the NursingCAS Events Calendar, where NursingCAS schools provide prospective students with information on events like upcoming webinars and information sessions throughout the application cycle.
Register Now: Preparing and Strengthening Your NursingCAS Application Webinar
NursingCAS is hosting our Preparing and Strengthening Your NursingCAS Application webinar on Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET. Register to attend this webinar and stay well-informed on applicant best practices.
Webinar content includes:
- Detailed overview of the NursingCAS application
- Guidance on requesting transcripts and submitting coursework entry
- Answers to FAQs (application statuses, references, etc.)
- Tips to avoid common mistakes
- Recommendations to ensure quick application processing times
- Resources available for NursingCAS applicants
The event is open to current and future NursingCAS applicants and will be led by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and NursingCAS. The webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants following the event.
 OPEN SEATS
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
Ready to become a nurse? Apply now to start classes this September to earn your BSN from one of the top nursing schools in the region. Be sure to explore our BJC Full Ride Scholars program that covers 100% of qualifying tuition and fees for the Accelerated or Upper Division BSN programs AND provides the opportunity to launch your career at BJC HealthCare! Join the 252 scholars who were awarded in the last 3 years!
Explore our BSN Program Options:
- Accelerated BSN An intensive 12-month (3-term) program designed for motivated students who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another field.
- Upper Division BSN A 20-month (5-term) program for students who have completed their first two years of college and are ready to focus on nursing.
- Weekend/Evening Option BSN A flexible, 36-month (9-term) part-time program ideal for students balancing school with work or family responsibilities.
Visit our website to learn about the prerequisites and about our St. Louis location on the bustling Washington University School of Medicine campus, which is also home to two of the top hospitals in the country: Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Our graduates are highly sought after for jobs at top hospitals based on their hands-on learning and skill development, including dozens of high-fidelity simulations and virtual reality practice in preparation for clinicals.
Questions? Contact our enrollment team at admissions@barnesjewishcollege.edu
Concordia University Wisconsin
Concordia University Wisconsin still has open seats for the following programs.
Graduate Programs:
Undergraduate Programs:
- Online RN to BSN Completion program for the summer (May or June) and fall (Aug or Oct) semesters! This program requires you to have your RN through an associate degree program and you must be working as an RN. Classes are online in an eight-week format with an option to attend year round, allowing you the flexibility you need to complete your BSN.
Apply today in NursingCAS! Learn more about these programs by visiting Concordia’s School of Nursing. If you have questions, register for an upcoming virtual info session, which can be found on the NursingCAS School Events Calendar.
Have questions or want to send your unofficial undergraduate transcripts to be evaluated? Connect with our admissions counselor, Karena Monson at karena.monson@cuw.edu or via phone at (262) 243-4313 to request additional information.
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), master’s (MSN) and doctoral (DNP) degree levels. We also offer a variety of post-graduate APRN certificates. We are now accepting applications for a Fall 2025 start date for the following programs:
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN):
- Deadline – May 1
- For more information about the ABSN program, please visit our website.
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): BSN to DNP and MSN to DNP
- Deadline – May 1
- For more information about the DNP program, please visit our website.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN):
- Deadline – May 1
- For more information about the MSN program, please visit our website.
We are now accepting applications for a Spring 2026 start date for the following Nursing Post-Graduate Certificate programs:
- Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Nursing Education Certificate
- Deadline – May 1
- For more information about the Post-Graduate Certificate programs, please visit our website.
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.
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 healthcare 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.
Nightingale College
Take your career and life to the next level with a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Nightingale College. We are now enrolling MSN-level learners for the Fall semester in the following tracks:
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN PMHNP) – Learners will gain advanced knowledge and skills in:
- Assessment (including differential diagnosing)
- Intervention (including prescribing)
- Nursing management
- Focusing on the psychiatric-mental health patient-provider relationship and patient-centered care across the lifespan.
- NOTE: This program is available to residents of AK, CO, FL, ID, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, NV, OH, SD, UT, VA, and WY.
Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN FNP) – Learners will gain advanced knowledge and skills in:
- Assessment (including differential diagnosing)
- Intervention (including prescribing)
- Nursing management within the constructs of patient-provider relationships and patient-centered care across the lifespan.
- NOTE: This program is available to residents of AK, CO, FL, ID, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, NV, OH, SD, UT, VA, and WY.
Nursing Education (MSN Ed) – Learners will develop advanced knowledge and skills in:
- Instructional nursing
- Working and educating in diverse settings such as hospitals, community agencies, schools, industry and businesses, and academic nursing programs.
- NOTE: This program is offered in all U.S. states.
All programs emphasize patient-centered care and provide advanced skills tailored to specific areas of nursing practice. Each track equips learners with tools to enhance their careers and contribute to the healthcare field as practitioners or educators.
Please note: The Fall semester application deadline is July 20, 2025. Classes will begin on September 2, 2025.
To get started on your journey in any of these programs, contact us to speak to an advisor today by emailing graduateprograms@nightingale.edu with your name, email, and phone number.
Northeastern University
Are you ready to take the next step in nursing? Looking for a program designed through industry-driven research and partnerships with top hospitals worldwide? Do you want to be challenged to provide equitable, culturally competent care to patients locally and globally?
At Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University, we are actively accepting applications for our second-degree bachelor’s, graduate, and doctorate nursing programs.
We welcome you to explore our programs and attend an upcoming virtual information session led by industry experts:
- DNP – Post BSN & MS | April 24, 12:00 – 1:00pm ET
- MSN – Nurse Practitioner & Nursing Leadership | April 29, 6:00 – 7:00pm ET
- Direct Entry MSN | April 30, 10:00 – 11:00am ET
- DNP Post MS – Charlotte, NC | May 21; 12:15 – 1:00pm ET
- DNP Nurse Anesthesia | June 18; 3:00 – 4:00pm ET
With a rich history in nursing education, Northeastern prepares students for leadership roles in healthcare. Our expert faculty bring real-world experience to the classroom, providing an education that stands apart.
Want to learn more? Contact our Nursing Program Recruitment Director, Michael May, at m.may@northeastern.edu.
Your future in nursing starts here!
Oregon Health & Science University
Are you hoping to further your nursing career this Fall? OHSU School of Nursing has multiple options for you to earn your degree from Oregon’s only academic health center!
Continue your education with flexible, online programs! Various options available based on your prior experience:
Have questions? Learn how to apply, and contact the Office of Admissions by email at proginfo@ohsu.edu, by phone at (503) 494-7725, or join an Admissions Counselor at virtual office hours.
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 2025 on a rolling admission basis.
Union University
Be prepared to change lives through the professional practice of nursing at Union University, where knowledge and faith unite. We offer an accelerated BSN if you want a career change or a variety of graduate programs to further your education. We also offer a fast-track program for registered nurses desiring a bachelor’s degree.
Undergraduate Degrees
Accelerated BSN
15-months in-person full-time program for 3 Tennessee locations:
- Jackson- Apply by June 30 for fall start
- Germantown and Hendersonville- Apply by June 30 for fall start or Nov 30 for spring start
RN – BSN
Complete the RN-BSN online in 18 months (excluding general education requirements). Apply by July 1 for fall start or Nov 1 for spring start.
For more information and details on these undergraduate degrees, please contact Melissa Harden at 731-661-6542 or mharden@uu.edu.
Graduate Degrees
Graduate applications open each year in August with a variety of deadlines and admissions criteria for each program.
MSN (Master of Science in Nursing)
Tracks include:
- Administration
- Education
- Nurse Practitioner (FNP & P-MH)
- MSN/MBA dual degree
DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
Available tracks include:
- Executive Leadership (BSN-DNP and Post-Master’s DNP)
- Nurse Anesthesia (BSN-DNP)
- For Licensed CRNAs (CRNA-DNP and Post-Master’s DNP)
- Nurse Practitioner (Family and Psychiatric Mental Health – BSN-DNP and Post-Master’s DNP)
*MBA dual degree option with Post-Master’s DNP
*BSN-DNP options are 36 months, full-time only. Post-master’s options are available, either full-time (five semesters) and part-time (eight semesters)
Post-graduate certificates: Administration, Education and Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Endorsements: Education, Administration
For more information and details on these graduate degrees, please contact Amy Joyner at 731-661-5028 or ajoyner@uu.edu.
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Founded in 1903, the Scott & White School of Nursing offers one of the oldest and most respected nursing education programs in Texas. Graduates of the program are highly sought after by employers who know that UMHB nurses complete a rigorous program that stresses compassionate care of patients’ physical, psychological, and spiritual needs.
The mission of the Scott & White School of Nursing is to prepare excellent professional nurses who contribute to the health and welfare of individuals, families, and communities in diverse health care environments.
Applications open through July 31st: https://www.umhb.edu/health-sciences/nursing/apply
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Choose a world-class nursing education at a leader in healthcare research and innovation.
Why Choose UMSN?
- We find your clinicals
- No coursework entry required
- No RN experience required
- Interdisciplinary & global experiences available
Transcripts and references are not required to submit the NursingCAS fee. These have one week after the posted deadlines to arrive at NursingCAS. Comprehensive admissions requirements are available on the UMSN Admissions and Aid webpage. Admissions decisions are released on a semi-rolling basis.
Fall 2025 NursingCAS Deadlines:
- May 1, 2025: Leadership, Analytics, & Innovation MSN Deadline (online only program)
Visit the UMSN Academics page and select your degree level to view offerings by state.
Visit the UMSN Concentrations & UMSN Certificates pages for ways to add value to your degree after acceptance.
We are here to help! Contact the Recruiting & Admissions team at UMSN-GradAdmissions@med.umich.edu if you have any questions.
Go Blue!
University of Missouri – Columbia
The University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing is a land-grant university 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), and 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 30 (all degrees) and February 15 (all degrees) every year. Graduate Certificate programs only admit for Fall. For more information on becoming a MIZZOU Nurse, For more information on becoming a MIZZOU Nurse, visit our website or contact Dr. Miriam Butler at butlermd@missouri.edu, Esther Ellis at ellise@missouri.edu, or Leslie McPeak by email at mcpeakl@missouri.edu or by phone at (573) 882-0200.
- Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult-Gerontology
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
- Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Leadership & Innovations in Healthcare (MS or DNP)
- Graduate Certificate Care Management Online
- MS Nurse Educator
- MS Leadership in Nursing and Healthcare Systems
Hear more about our program from one of our students, Christine Harris, who received her Nursing Leadership and Innovations in Health Care DNP.
University of Missouri – St. Louis
Unlock new opportunities with your Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Our graduate programs empower you to succeed in a fast-growing industry, unlocking a variety of career opportunities in nursing.
Designed for working professionals, we offer part-time post-baccalaureate and post-master’s DNP, PGC, and PhD programs to help you reach your full potential! We offer six specialty nurse practitioner tracks as part of our DNP and post-graduate certificate programs.
- Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Women’s’ Health Nurse Practitioner
Visit our website to learn more about the programs and our location in St. Louis.
We still have seats open for Fall term admission. Apply now!
University of Mount Union
Learn more about the University of Mount Union’s MSN program during a virtual information session! Our MSN program was built with the flexibility and convenience working professionals desire and offers three different programs to meet your career goals.
This virtual information session, on April 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., will provide you with the opportunity to speak with our program directors and learn more about the curriculum and admission process.
This virtual information session will be less than an hour and provide you with the opportunity to speak with our program director and learn more about the curriculum and admission process. If you are not able to attend the event but would like to receive a recording, please register here: https://admission.mountunion.edu/register/?id=caad215e-c6a3-4689-9e16-e10db8a1d200
University of Providence
The University of Providence’s online RN-BSN program has been recognized as the top online RN-BSN program in Montana for 2025 by RegisteredNursing.org. This marks RegisteredNursing.org’s ninth annual ranking, evaluating programs on several key factors, including academic support, licensure preparation, and career advancement opportunities.
“Being chosen number one in Montana reaffirms our commitment to excellence in nursing education and validates the hard work of our faculty and students. Ultimately, this ranking is not just an achievement for UP—it’s a celebration of our students and their success. We are proud to be a trusted choice for nurses seeking career advancement, and this recognition only strengthens our resolve to continue delivering an exceptional, student-centered learning experience,” said Shelly Granger, UP Associate Professor of Nursing and RN to BSN and ABSN Program Director.
UP’s online RN-BSN program is a 12-month program designed to provide a pathway for currently practicing RNs with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Designed to meet the needs of working nurses, the online RN-BSN program utilizes 100% online learning, asynchronous courses, and a cohort learning model to prepare RNs for future opportunities in registered nursing and beyond. Nurses who enroll in UP’s online RN-BSN program learn highly transferrable skills in leadership, patient-centered care, and administration – skills they can apply immediately into their nursing practice.
UP also offers several other nursing programs. Click here to view the full list.
 DEADLINE EXTENSIONS
Oregon Health & Science University
Exciting update for the OHSU School of Nursing! The application deadline for the Klamath Falls and Monmouth bachelor’s in nursing programs has been extended until May 1.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This means applications to start in Fall 2025 will be reviewed as they are received, so we recommend submitting your application early. Some additional announcements:
- For the Klamath Falls campus, your deadline to complete the 28 prerequisite credits is extended to the end of Winter 2025.
- For the Monmouth campus, admitted students may be eligible for a $4,000 annual scholarship.
Learn more about OHSU’s 3-year nursing program.
Questions? Reach out to the Office of Admissions by email at proginfo@ohsu.edu or by phone at (503) 494-7725.
 NEW PROGRAMS
Baldwin Wallace University
Baldwin Wallace University is now a member of NursingCAS! The Accelerated BSN program is open for applications through May 30, 2025.
Why Baldwin Wallace University?
- Outstanding NCLEX-RN Pass Rate, On Time Completion, and Employment Rate
- Exceptional Clinical Experiences
- Comprehensive Program Cost (no hidden fees)
- Supportive Educational Environment
Learn more at https://www.bw.edu/academics/nursing/
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The NursingCAS Applicant Newsletter is a monthly newsletter intended to keep you informed about programs with available space, deadline extensions, and new programs added to NursingCAS. The newsletter features:
