 Open Seats
Abilene Christian University
Abilene Christian University is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2020 term of our online BSN to DNP and DNP programs. Our BSN to DNP pathway program is designed for students who currently have their BSN and are looking to move quickly into a DNP program. Our DNP program is designed to help students develop their clinical and leadership skills through two distinct tracks — Executive Nursing Leadership and Advanced Practice Nurse. Visit acu.edu/online to learn more about these CCNE-accredited programs.
Ready to enroll? Please call 855-219-7300 or complete this form.
Barry University
Barry University is a Catholic institution situated in sunny Miami Shores, Florida. The university is home to a diverse body of students from a variety of geographic, ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds, and is committed to the highest academic standards in undergraduate and graduate education. Our nursing programs are accredited both nationally and regionally (CCNE, SACS).
South Florida Prospective Nursing Students: You are invited to an Open House on February 6, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please visit https://www.barry.edu/future-students/undergraduate/admissions/events.html and register for the event. The Open House will take place on the Barry University main campus in Miami Shores.
We are currently accepting applications for our 6-semester Traditional Option BSN, starting in August 2020.
If accepted to the Traditional Option, you will also have the opportunity to apply for admission to the Baptist Scholar’s Program. A selected group of students complete their studies at Baptist Hospital in Kendall and may be provided with an opportunity for employment within the Baptist Healthcare system upon completion of the program. Tuition for these highly-qualified and motivated students is substantially reduced. You’ll save over $30,000 in tuition costs and experience clinical learning at one of the most highly-rated healthcare systems in Florida.
Ready to start your nursing career?
Please contact our specialist nursing advisor, Ms. Nichole Sando, at nsando@barry.edu or telephone 305 981 5135.
Please see the Barry University BSN Program NursingCAS page for more information about the program and our university in general or go to www.barry.edu/nursing.
Bellarmine University
The highly acclaimed Bellarmine University Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program still has a few open seats for May 2020. We offer a 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 clinical experiences in critical care, trauma, ER, mother-baby, pediatrics, community public health, psychiatric mental health and nursing leadership/management set Bellarmine nurses apart.
We offer FREE summer housing on our beautiful campus in the heart of Louisville, perennially ranked one of America’s most livable cities. Apply now through your NursingCAS profile. Get more information now at our Accel BSN FAQ page or contact Julie Armstrong-Binnix for advising at julieab@bellarmine.edu or 502-272-8364.
Belmont University
Belmont University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and offers on-campus programs for advanced nursing practice. Since 2004 (16 years) 100% of our MSN and DNP graduates have passed the national certification exam for FNPs on their first attempt, well above the national average pass rate of 84%.
http://www.belmont.edu/nursing/index.html
Goshen College
Goshen College has open seats in our DNP program for the next start, August 24, 2020. Applicants to the program are required to have a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and be licensed as an RN in the state where they will conduct their final DNP project. Our post-MSN DNP program is online with two required residencies. The first residency takes place at the end of September/early October. The second residency is at the end of the program. We have two options: full time completed in 6 semesters; part-time completed in 9 semesters.
For more information, visit our website: https://www.goshen.edu/graduate/doctor-nursing-practice-dnp/ or contact the program director, Ruth Stoltzfus, PhD, at ruthas@goshen.edu.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Harding University
Open Seats for Fall 2020 Admission for the Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN) Program. Deadline to apply is March 2, 2020.
Nursing offers a Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN). The curriculum is offered in a primarily online format where students gain the required knowledge via weekly online lectures, learning assignments and proctored testing. To validate student competencies and provide training for advanced practice skills, students are required to attend on campus intensives for 3-5 days each semester. We are committed to providing a holistic, caring, patient-centered approach to health care, taught by faculty who want to see you succeed academically, personally and spiritually. With a 100% certification pass rate and employment rate since the program’s start, we are confident that our program will prepare you to be a leader in your field. Faculty are easily reached for questions and concerns.
Contact Dr. Dona Clarin dclarin@harding.edu or 501-279-4859 or visit https://harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/nursing/graduate-program for more information.
Holy Family University
Holy Family University is proud to offer a variety of DNP Program tracks designed to prepare nurses for advanced practice roles as clinical scholars. As a graduate, you will build on your education and experience to influence change and lead the future of nursing. Our nursing faculty bring clinical expertise, academic rigor, and a passion for nursing into the curriculum. Using a cohort model, courses are designed in eight week sessions suited for the professional nurse.
Entry Points
Cohort opportunities may be available at your work location in PA, NJ or DE for the above DNP tracks providing discounted tuition with a group of 10 to 12.
Contact rapiddegree@holyfamily.edu for more information or call 267-341-3327.
Johns Hopkins University
Excellence. Community. Diversity. These are more than words at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. They are part of the blood that flows through the heart of the school, its students, faculty, and staff. As a top-ranked graduate nursing program, we take our positions as leaders in research, education, and practice and our roles as global citizens seriously. Our faculty and students come from different backgrounds, locations, and cultures to bring their own experiences into their learning and practice. We hope you’ll consider becoming a Hopkins nurse.
Still Accepting Summer and Fall 2020 Applications for the Following Programs:
Summer 2020 Start Term
- DNP Executive Track*
- DNP Executive Track/Master of Business Administration (MBA) Dual Degree*
Fall 2020 Start Term
- DNP Adult-Gerontological Acute Care NP*
- DNP Adult-Gerontological Primary Care NP*
- DNP Family Primary Care NP*
- DNP Pediatric Primary Care NP*
- DNP Pediatric Dual Acute/Primary Care NP*
- DNP Adult-Gerontological Health CNS*
- DNP Adult-Gerontological Critical Care CNS*
- DNP Pediatric Critical Care CNS*
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Health Systems Management*
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Health Systems Management/Master of Business Administration (MBA) Dual Degree*
- Post-Master’s Nurse Educator Certificate*
- Post-Master’s Pediatric Acute Care NP Certificate*
- Post-Master’s Health Systems Management*
*online options
Questions? Contact the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Office of Admissions at 410-955-7548 or jhuson@jhu.edu.
https://nursing.jhu.edu/index.html
King University
King University has open seats for Fall 2020 in our pre-licensure BSN program. Students are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as they meet eligibility requirements. Please contact Dr. Amy Edmison, BSN Program Coordinator for additional information at aedmison@king.edu.
- King University has small class sizes
- The Nursing program of study is only four semesters
- Clinical experiences are completed in acute care hospital and community settings and include simulation labs
For more information about King University: www.king.edu
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Ready to jump-start your Nursing career this summer? With one of the most affordable Accelerated BSN programs in the country, Mercy College offers all required nursing coursework over 5 terms of intensive study, allowing students to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in only 12 months. The program is designed for students with a previous baccalaureate degree in a non-nursing major or at least 68 hours of college credit.
If you meet our admissions requirements, we’ll see you in May! Classes start May 4, 2020. Apply now! https://www.mchs.edu/Admissions/Admissions-Process/Applying-to-Mercy-College
For more information, contact Grace Dunn at gdunn@mercydesmoines.org or 515-643-6634.
MGH Institute of Health Professions
At MGH Institute of Health Professions (Boston, MA), we prepare practitioners to lead the next generation of interprofessional, compassionate care. We are currently accepting applications for two programs:
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (May 2020 entry) – Rolling Admission
- Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (Fall 2020 entry) – March 1st Deadline
Our intensive curriculum builds upon the skills and knowledge that you have accomplished in other degrees and careers and prepares you to become a nurse or nurse practitioner. Our programs are designed specifically for college graduates with no prior nursing experience. Throughout the 16-month curriculum in the ABSN program, and the 32 month curriculum of the DEN program, you will learn the essential skills and knowledge to deliver outstanding patient care as well as to advance in the profession of nursing. There is a 1:6 clinical faculty-to-student ratio, giving students personalized attention from excellent clinicians in prime clinical settings. We hope you consider applying to MGH Institute of Health Professions and become a member of an interprofessional health care team preparing to improve the quality of healthcare and patient outcomes.
Submit your application today! Please visit our website for specific application information and requirements:
Please contact the Office of Admissions (admissions@mghihp.edu) with any questions. We look forward to receiving your NursingCAS application!
Missouri State University
The RN to BSN program at Missouri State University is accepting applications.
Our RN to BSN program is CCNE accredited and is designed for students who have an unencumbered RN license and would like a BSN degree. We offer a January, June, and August start. All nursing classes are 8-weeks long and are delivered asynchronously in an online format, so you can complete your courses whenever you are available. Your plan of study is flexible and can be changed at any time to meet your needs. Average time of completion is 3 semesters. You can complete your degree from anywhere in the U.S. with in-state tuition. You will be guided through the process by an advisor who specializes in the RN to BSN program.
Please visit https://www.missouristate.edu/nursing/completion/online.htm or call 417-836-5310 with any questions.
North Park University
ONLINE DNP DEGREE at NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY CHICAGO.
North Park is accepting applications for admission into the DNP program for Fall 2020. Deadline to submit complete applications is June 15, 2020. For questions about this online, post-master’s program, or the admission process, please contact Viviana Belisle, Assistant Director of Admissions for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at North Park University: vbelisle@northpark.edu or call her at (773) 244-5508 or (872)-772-9103.
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Roseman University of Health Sciences is currently accepting applications for our BSN and MSN-FNP programs beginning in the year 2020!
Our 18-month BSN program operates in Henderson, NV and the Salt Lake Valley of Utah. With two campus locations, students are able to obtain a plethora of clinical based experiences within various settings. Our collaborative learning environment affords students the opportunity to fully engage in the nursing experience. Conducting full clinical shifts, Roseman students will complete approximately 696 clinical hours. Other highlights include:
- 92.47% NCLEX Pass rates
- 96% Completion rate
- 95% Job placement rates
In addition to our undergraduate program, Roseman offers a 23-month MSN-FNP program online with limited residencies. The MSN-FNP program offers students the ability to work full time and complete clinical hours in their current state, with prior approval. Whether you’re looking to jump start your career as a BSN or advance your current skills through an MSN-FNP, Roseman University College of Nursing is here to help. Come run with us!!!
For more information, inquire at http://gonursing.roseman.edu/
Schreiner University
Schreiner University Nursing Program is currently accepting applications and interviewing for Fall 2020.
Located in the Heart of the Texas Hill Country, Schreiner nursing students have access to six robust premium clinical sites including access to a Level 1 Trauma Center. Our state of the art lab simulator prepares students for real life experiences in a safe learning environment. Students have the opportunity to participate in Texas Student Nurse’s Association and Nursing Honor Society. Our nursing program offers small classes to ensure proper dialogue with nursing faculty.
Schreiner University’s 2019 BSN NCLEX-RN Pass Rate was 100% on the first-attempt and 97% in 2018. The national average of first-attempt pass rates is 88.56%. NCLEX pass rates are monitored by the Texas State Board of Nursing and are viewed as a measure of how well nurses are prepared to provide safe, quality care for health care consumers. CCNE Accredited since 2013.
Prospective students may apply to the Schreiner Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program starting January 1st, 2020. Deadline for submission of application and other required paperwork to the Schreiner University BSN program is April 20th for consideration of admission in the Fall 2020 semester. Applicants may contact the office of the Nursing Department at 830-792-7481 if they require assistance or visit the Schreiner University Nursing Webpage.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Thomas Edison State University
Do you want to change the world? Become a nurse.
Thomas Edison State University offers an Accelerated 2nd degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. This 12 month program is for individuals with a previous non-nursing bachelor’s degree and a calling to help others. If you would like to know more about our program, please visit https://www.tesu.edu/nursing/programs/2nd-degree-bsn. Please remember a completed application will consist of your TEAS scores, prerequisite courses, a current resume, a personal statement, and all official transcripts.
We are currently accepting applications for the April 2020 cohort. The deadline for applications and completion of prerequisite courses is February 1, 2020.
Union College – Nebraska
Union College, the #1 nursing program in Nebraska, is currently accepting applications for our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for August 2020 – Apply today!
Union College’s nursing program is one of the best and here’s why:
- 100% NCLEX-RN (national licensure exam) pass rate for three of the past four graduating cohorts – December 2018, May 2018 & December 2017 – with a 95% for the May 2019 cohort!
- No waiting list – the nursing curriculum is only five semesters long and clinical rotations begin the first semester of the nursing program.
- Clinicals are held in all the major hospital systems in Lincoln and in the local community.
- Small class sizes of 30 students in a lecture and an average of 6 students in a clinical group ensure that you will get individualized attention and your professor will know you by your first name.
- Every student in each clinical course utilizes the state-of-the-art Simulation Center multiple times each semester.
- Our faith-based program prepares students to care for patients holistically – mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
- The Global Health Nursing elective course creates an opportunity to travel to a developing country over Spring Break to provide care.
- We have LPN to BSN and RN to BSN tracks available if you’re already a nurse and want to finish your BSN.
If you’ve been searching for a nursing program with a tradition of excellence, small class sizes, and professors committed to your success, you’ve found it! Apply today!
Visit our website for more information: www.ucollege.edu/nursing
Questions? Please feel free to contact Yary Jimenez, Health Sciences Enrollment Counselor, at nursing@ucollege.edu or 402-486-2674.
University of Miami
The deadline to apply to the Accelerated BSN program for the Summer 2020 term is coming up! As long as you submit your application via NursingCAS by the end of the day on Saturday, February 1st, we will give you a 2 week buffer to ensure all of your transcripts and letters of recommendation are received so your application is considered “complete.” If your items come in during the 2 week buffer, you will be considered for admission for the Summer 2020 term.
Questions? Feel free to reach us at either 305-284-4325 or sonhs@miami.edu.
University of Missouri – Columbia
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SINCLAIR SCHOOL OF NURSING ONLINE DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE
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 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. With a rolling application process. you’ll know after your interview if you’re accepted so you can begin planning your future. Priority deadline January 31, 2020, final deadline April 1, 2020 for June start. For more information on becoming a MIZZOU Nurse, visit our website or contact Dr. Miriam Butler (butlermd@missouri.edu) or Leslie McPeak 573-882-0200 (mcpeakl@missouri.edu).
- Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
- Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Leadership & Innovations in Healthcare
Hear more about our program from one of our students: Christine Harris, Nursing Leadership and Innovations in Health Care DNP
Ursuline College
Ursuline’s DNP program is structured as an on-going, year-round program with courses offered during the fall, spring and summer semesters. Students progress at their own pace through the completion of course work and competency-based online learning modules. Each student designs an individualized curriculum plan with an academic advisor. Courses are offered online through an enhanced learning management platform with ready access to support. Direct faculty involvement is ongoing and accessible for each learning module. Students collaborate with faculty online, in person, or via conference calls to meet individual needs.
Seats are still available for fall 2020! Apply today at www.ursuline.edu/apply. No application fee required. For more information, please contact Melanie Steele at msteele@ursuline.edu.
William Jewell College
William Jewell College still has open seats in many of our Nursing programs!
Accelerated Track Nursing: We still have seats in our 12-month, May 2020 Accelerated Track BSN program. We will continue to accept applications for that program until the cohort is full or until March 1st, 2020. We also still have open seats in our 16-month, January 2021 Accelerated Track BSN program. The deadline for that program is August 1st, 2020. If you are interested in either of these programs, you can check out our website here for more information: https://www.jewell.edu/join/nursing-accelerated-track.If you have questions about the Accelerated Track Nursing program, please contact Rebecca Broadbent, the Admission Counselor for Accelerated Track Nursing, at 816-415-7678 or broadbentr@william.jewell.edu.
Transfer Nursing: We still have open seats for our Fall 2020 Transfer Nursing (BSN) program! If you are interested in this program, please take a look at our website for more information: https://www.jewell.edu/programs/nursing/transfer-nursing or contact Traci Parker-Gray, the Admission Counselor for Transfer and International Students, at 816-415-7507 or parker-grayt@william.jewell.edu.
 Deadline Extensions
MGH Institute of Health Professions
At MGH Institute of Health Professions (Boston, MA), we prepare practitioners to lead the next generation of interprofessional, compassionate care. We have extended the deadline for the following program:
- Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (Fall 2020 entry) – Deadline Extended until March 1, 2020 for all specialty tracks
Our intensive curriculum builds upon the skills and knowledge that you have accomplished in other degrees and careers and prepares you to become a nurse or nurse practitioner. Our programs are designed specifically for college graduates with no prior nursing experience. Throughout the 32 month curriculum of the DEN program, you will learn the essential skills and knowledge to deliver outstanding patient care as well as to advance the profession of nursing. There is a 1:6 clinical faculty-to-student ratio, giving students personalized attention from excellent clinicians in prime clinical settings. We hope you consider applying to MGH Institute of Health Professions and become a member of an interprofessional health care team preparing to improve the quality of healthcare and patient outcomes.
Submit your application today! Please visit our website for specific application information and requirements:
DEN Program: https://www.mghihp.edu/overview/direct-entry-ms-nursing
Please contact the Office of Admissions (admissions@mghihp.edu) with any questions. We look forward to receiving your NursingCAS application!
 New Programs
Cal State East Bay, MSN Program
We are now accepting applications for Fall 2020. Cal State East Bay’s Hybrid Master of Science in Nursing program prepares you for advance practice as health educators, consultants, and administrative leaders. Throughout the program, you’ll broaden your knowledge and skills so that you can serve as an effective leader in various educational and health care settings. The online courses are designed to give working nurses the greatest access to education with flexible delivery.
The MSN Program provides two practice concentrations: Nursing Education & Nursing Leadership and Administration
The Hybrid MS in Nursing degree online program is open to applicants with a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited US institution and are licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in California.
Fall application for 2020 is now open through May 1, 2020. For more information on the MSN program, application procedure, or upcoming information sessions, please visit: http://www.csueastbay.edu/nursing/msn-programs/prospective-students-grad/index.html
For questions or assistance, please contact: msnursing@csueastbay.edu
Holy Family University
Holy Family University is proud to offer a variety of DNP Program tracks designed to prepare nurses for advanced practice roles as clinical scholars. As a graduate, you will build on your education and experience to influence change and lead the future of nursing. Our nursing faculty bring clinical expertise, academic rigor, and a passion for nursing into the curriculum. Using a cohort model, courses are designed in eight week sessions suited for the professional nurse.
Entry Points
Cohort opportunities may be available at your work location in PA, NJ or DE for the above DNP tracks providing discounted tuition with a group of 10 to 12.
Contact rapiddegree@holyfamily.edu for more information or call 267-341-3327.
Oregon Health & Science University
OHSU School of Nursing is now accepting applications for our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner statewide distance program! Join an exciting program that prepares practice ready graduates, has a low student to faculty ratio and graduates NPs that are in high demand across the state of Oregon! Applications close March 15th. For more information please visit our website.
Are you ready to apply? Apply Now!
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