Applicant Newsletter

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 will feature:

• 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.

Reminder: 2022-2023 Cycle Close

The 2022-2023 NursingCAS application cycle will close on January 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time. That is the last date you will be able to submit your application. That is also the last date for deadlines on the current application and the last day for applicants in the “Undelivered” status to resubmit their application. We recommend that applicants save and print a PDF copy of their current application for record keeping purposes even though you will be able to carry your data and transcripts over to the next application cycle using the Re-Applicant feature.

The 2023 – 2024 NursingCAS Application Cycle opened on August 10, 2023.

The 2023 – 2024 NursingCAS application cycle opened on August 10. Applicants are able to create a new account or log back into an existing account using the “Re-Applicant” feature. The Re-Applicant Feature allows you to carry over your data and transcripts from your previous NursingCAS application to the 2023 – 2024 application. The “Re-Applicant” feature is available to all users who had an active NursingCAS account during the previous application cycle regardless of whether your application was verified or even submitted to a program during that time. 

Reminder: 2023-2024 Academic Update Window

The 2023-2024 Fall Academic Update I window opened on Friday, December 15, 2023, and will close on Friday, February 16, 2024.

• 2023-2024 cycle: December 15, 2023 – February 16, 2024. 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. Fall 2023) or enter newly planned coursework (i.e. Spring 2024) 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 nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org.

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OPEN SEATS

Baldwin Wallace University

Baldwin Wallace University is accepting applications for the Fall 2024 cohort of the Accelerated BSN (ABSN).

The ABSN is designed for students who have earned a bachelor’s degree outside of nursing and are interested in earning their BSN in just 15 months! Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the ABSN features:

• Clinical opportunities through renowned health facilities, such as University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic
• State-of-the-art lab spaces with simulated and standardized patient care experiences
• Individualized faculty mentoring and collaborative learning in the classroom

If you are interested in beginning a successful career in nursing, we would highly encourage you to apply! Questions on the application process can be directed to Lauryn Rosinski at lrosinsk@bw.edu or by phone at (440) 826-2915.

Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing

Don’t wait for Fall to start your path towards a nursing degree! Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing is now accepting applications for Summer 2024.

You can get your BSN in twelve, twenty, or thirty-six months with this fully-accredited, comprehensive St. Louis-based program. Goldfarb is affiliated with the nationally recognized Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Our 2023 graduates achieved NCLEX scores of 96.6.%! Highlights include: clinical preceptorships at nationally ranked hospitals, individualized faculty mentoring, opportunities to learn and collaborate in our brand-new, state-of-the-art labs, and more!

Candidates can still have in-progress prerequisite coursework when applying. Learn more about our programs here.

Contact an Admissions Advisor by emailing admissions@barnesjewishcollege.edu.

Concordia University Wisconsin

RN to BSN Completion Program

Concordia University Wisconsin is still accepting Spring 2024 applications for our RN to BSN Completion program!

This is a fully-online BSN Completion program for RNs who have their ADN and wish to complete their BSN. CUW transfers in a maximum of 84 credits towards the 120 credit BSN program. The last Spring 2024 eight-week start term begins on March 11, 2024. Submit your application through NursingCAS by January 31, 2024. If you are submitting an application after this date, select the Summer 2024 application cycle in NursingCAS, and we’ll get you started either in March, May, or June. Concordia accepts applicants for the RN to BSN Completion program year-round, as classes start every eight weeks, with two start options every Spring, Summer, and Fall semester!

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program

Are you a MSN-prepared Advance Practice Nurse? Are you ready to take your practice to the next level in nursing leadership? Consider applying for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Concordia University Wisconsin. This program is designed for NPs, CNLs, CRNAs, and Midwives that want to finish up their terminal degree. Our two-year degree will round out your leadership skills. If you have a passion to dive into potential changes that will impact care in a broader clinic or system-wide, this program will help you do that! Apply early for Fall 2024, as the DNP program only has an annual start option!

Did you know? There is funding through the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) for Wisconsin residents to help offset the cost of your MSN in Nursing Education. DNP education can also qualify for this special funding. Concordia University Wisconsin is one of a select group of approved colleges/universities in WI for the HEAB funding, and we are accepting applications now for the MSN Nurse Educator and DNP program for Fall 2024! Apply early! 

Connect with Concordia’s School of Nursing Admissions Counselor, Heidi Sternig to learn more about these program and start options. Email Heidi at Heidi.Sternig@cuw.edu or call (262) 243-4313.

Davenport University

Nursing remains one of the highest-growth occupations today, and Davenport University is accepting applications for our Fall 2024 BSN-PL program. Don’t miss the February 9, 2024, application deadline!

Unlike some nursing schools, acceptance into Davenport University’s BSN-PL program guarantees you a seat in the nursing program. This guarantee is made without prerequisite requirements or waiting lists.

Davenport’s nursing program is accredited by CCNE, the gold standard of accreditation. CCNE accreditation means you can be assured of the quality and integrity of our program. We feel confident our nursing program will lead to a career as a nurse within six months of graduation, and we back this up with the Davenport Employment Guarantee.

Our BSN-PL program prepares you for licensing exams and builds a solid foundation for your future in nursing. You’ll begin your clinical courses during the sophomore year, for a total of three complete years of real-life experience, so you graduate feeling confident in your ability to provide excellent patient care.

What’s more, every new student enrolled in qualified nursing programs at our Great Lakes Bay, Lansing, or Warren campuses is eligible to receive an $8,000 scholarship per academic year.

Ready to learn more? Contact our admissions team at admissions@davenport.edu

Davenport University offers the following nursing programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Pre-licensure (BSN)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Completion
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Florida International University

Florida International University is accepting applications for Fall 2024!

FIU Nursing’s Accelerated Option BSN program at the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences is uniquely designed for people who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field. The AO BSN is comprised of four (4) semesters of full-time coursework. Students are admitted into the AO BSN program once a year in the Fall semester. Please register to attend an information session to learn more about our program.

The deadline to apply to the AO BSN program is February 15, 2024.

FIU Nursing’s Generic BSN program at the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a five (5) semester, full-time, upper-level program comprised of didactic coursework and clinical practice enriched with simulation education activities in our S.T.A.R. Center and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. Students are admitted into the Generic BSN program twice a year in the Spring and Fall semesters. Please register to attend an information session to learn more about our program.

The deadline to apply to the Generic BSN program is March 15, 2024.

For any questions, call us at (305) 348-7703 or email sscnhs@fiu.edu

Howard University

Howard University College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences is accepting applications for our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Programs.

DNP tracks for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with a master’s degree:

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Generic

MSN tracks for post-bachelor’s and post-master’s certificates:

• Family Nurse Practitioner

The Fall 2024 application deadline is May 1, 2024, for all programs.

Full-time and Part-time plans of study are available for our online programs.

For admission inquiries, email Dr. Caron Strong at caron.strong@howard.edu and visit our website.

Oregon Health & Science University

The OHSU School of Nursing RN to BS Completion program is accepting applications to start in Spring 2024. The RN to BS online program is designed for Registered Nurses who have an associate degree in nursing and want to earn a bachelor’s in nursing. Complete this online program in as little as nine months. View the admissions requirements for this program here. Enroll before January 31 to join the spring cohort! Learn how to apply on our website.

The OHSU School of Nursing Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing (3-year program) is accepting applications to start in Fall 2024. The three-year program is available at the five OHSU campuses: Ashland, Klamath Falls, La Grande, Monmouth, and Portland. View the admissions requirements for this program here. Apply before February 15! Learn more on our website.

Questions? Email proginfo@ohsu.edu or call (503) 494-7725.

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 do 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 must be completed by the start of the program in September.

Our deadline for applications to the Fall 2024 cohort is February 1 with rolling admissions on a space-available basis beyond this deadline.

Please contact Brian Dixon at brian.dixon@regiscollege.edu with any questions.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s Fall 2024 application cycle is open now through July 31. The priority deadline is March 1, 2024. Any applications received after March 1 will be reviewed on a monthly basis.

The Spring 2025 application is also open, with a priority deadline of October 1, 2024 and a final deadline of November 30, 2024.

For more information, please visit the nursing school website.

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 30 (all degrees) and January 31 (all degrees) every year. The Graduate Certificate program only admits for Fall. 

Visit our website to learn more about the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing’s Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), MS(N) and Post-Graduate Certificate options.

• 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, Nursing Leadership and Innovations in Health Care DNP

For more information on becoming a MIZZOU Nurse, visit our website or contact Dr. Miriam Butler (butlermd@missouri.edu), Esther Ellis (ellise@missouri.edu), or Leslie McPeak (573) 882-0200 (mcpeakl@missouri.edu).

Yale University

Join the Yale School of Nursing (YSN) community this Fall and fast-track your nursing career.

Why choose YSN?

• A 100-year tradition of excellence directly responsible for many milestones: the first university-based model for nurse training, the first direct graduate entry nursing program (GEPN), the birthplace of the American hospice movement, the first professorship in psychiatric nursing, and more.
• A state-of-the-art education including over 10,000 square feet of newly renovated simulation space and cutting edge virtual reality technology.
• A world-class faculty of active clinicians who maintain active practices and bring a real-world approach to the classroom and lab.
• A school-wide commitment to health equity, social justice, and training nurses who will actively work to reduce health disparities among vulnerable populations.
• An emphasis on hands-on clinical training via strong relationships with renowned healthcare institutions, offering practical experience in diverse clinical settings. Unlike many nursing schools, YSN identifies and secures clinical opportunities for students rather than requiring them to find their own clinical placements.

Fall 2024 NursingCAS Deadlines

• March 1
  Graduate Entry Prespecialty in Nursing (GEPN)
  Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  Post-Master’s Certificate (PMC)
• May 1
  Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Clinical
  Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Healthcare Leadership, Systems, and Policy

Financial aid is still available, but programs may close as space fills – apply early for your best opportunity to be admitted and receive scholarships.

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DEADLINE EXTENSIONS

Check next month’s Applicant Newsletter for additional deadline extensions!

NEW PROGRAMS

In today’s fast-paced society, there is greater demand for mental health support across the lifespan. That’s why Davenport University offers the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentration. This new program will allow you to improve lives through a holistic mental health approach. With your degree, you’ll be well-positioned for a career spent enriching the lives of others in a variety of settings, including behavioral health/addiction clinics, psychiatric mental health facilities, and private practices.

This two-year program offers flexibility through both full-time and part-time curriculums and 100% online course delivery. Clinicals can even be completed in your geographical area.

At Davenport, as an aspiring Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you can rest assured that you’re becoming well-equipped to provide safe, competent care for patients with mental health concerns.

Applicants are reviewed monthly on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t delay. Apply Now!

The OHSU School of Nursing Health Systems and Organizational Leadership (HSOL) program has re-opened and is accepting applications to start in Fall 2024! If you have your bachelor’s in nursing and are looking for a program to expand your leadership potential and further your career in nursing, this online program is for you. The HSOL program prepares nurses for management and leadership roles in a variety of organizational settings.

Learn how to apply and review the admissions requirements on our website. Apply through NursingCAS and join us from wherever you are in the world!

Questions? Please reach out to the Admissions Office by email at proginfo@ohsu.edu or by phone at (503) 494-7725.

Roseman University College of Nursing offers a variety of nursing programs, including the Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral level. We are currently accepting applications for the following degree programs that start in 2024:

• Accelerated 17-month Hybrid BSN Program (June 2024)
• Accelerated 17-month in-person BSN Program (August 2024)
• 23-month MSN-FNP Program (July 2024)

Moreover, we are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for our newly added Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Program:

• 36-month Doctor of Nurse Practice-Nurse Anesthesia Program

Contact us for additional information.

Get more out of 2024 with Roseman University-Nursing!