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: 2023-2024 Academic Update Window Open through August 23

The 2023-2024 Spring/Summer Academic Update (AU) window opened on Friday, May 24 and will close on Friday, August 23:

• 2023-2024 cycle: May 24, 2024 – August 23, 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. Spring 2024) or enter newly-planned coursework (i.e. Fall 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.

The 2024-2025 NursingCAS Application Cycle will open on August 8, 2024.

The 2024-2025 NursingCAS Application Cycle will open on August 8, 2024 and includes programs that begin in the following semesters: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Spring 2026.

The last date to submit to the 2023-2024 Cycle is January 31, 2025. You will need to submit your application for the current cycle by 11:59 PM EST on January 31, 2025 for it to be considered by your program of interest (note you must abide by your selected program’s deadline).

Once the 2024-2025 NursingCAS application cycle opens on August 8, you will be 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 2024-2025 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. Additional details are available on this webpage.

To simplify the transition to the new cycle, please reference the New Application Cycle FAQs page.

OPEN SEATS

Concordia University Wisconsin

Concordia University Wisconsin still has openings for the RN to BSN Completion program for Fall 2024! Classes start August 26, but it’s not too late to still apply! This is an ideal program for RNs with their associate’s degree in nursing who are looking to complete their bachelor’s online! Classes are every eight weeks and offered year-round.

Additionally, the Accelerated Second Degree BSN program has an annual cohort start in January 2025. Apply now to make sure you get a spot before they fill! This 15-month hybrid program is ideal for someone with a non-nursing degree, who had a 2.75 undergraduate GPA, and has microbiology, chemistry, A&P I & II all with grades of a B or better and College Algebra (or other math equivalent) with a C or better. Interested students must also complete a CNA course & American Heart Assoc. BLS class. 

Learn more about these opportunities by connecting with Heidi Sternig, Admissions Counselor at heidi.sternig@cuw.edu or by phone at (262) 243-4313.

Davenport University

Fall 2024 seats are available in Davenport University’s nursing programs! We are still accepting applications for our BSN and MSN programs, including for our newest concentration: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The August 16 application deadline is fast approaching, so apply now!

Nursing remains listed among the highest-growth occupations today. With undergraduate programs in Lansing, Warren, Midland, and Grand Rapids, as with our master’s-level programs offered online, Davenport University is sure to offer you the right program at a place that is convenient for you.

Emory & Henry College

The Emory & Henry College School of Nursing would like to invite you to apply for remaining open seats in the RN-BSN program for Fall 2024. 

Today’s health professionals need critical thinking and communication skills. The RN-BSN (registered nurse to bachelor of science) nursing program at Emory & Henry College in Southwest Virginia will equip you to understand the cultural, economic, political, and social concerns impacting patients and their healthcare. Upon completion of the program, you will be prepared to actively engage and contribute to the nursing profession through lifelong learning, leadership, scholarship, and service. 

Please contact Natalie Blankenship at nlblankenship@emoryhenry.edu if you have any questions or would like further information!

Harding University

Apply now! The application is open for Harding University’s Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner program. Scholarships are available for eligible admitted students!

• Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner: Available to registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in nursing or higher, this program prepares family nurse practitioners for outpatient settings across the lifespan. The program consists of online courses with on-campus intensives three times throughout the entire program. Part-time and full-time tracks are available. Now admitting in Fall, Spring, & Summer! Please contact our office for deadline information.

For more information on the FNP program, please visit our FNP program page or email fnp@harding.edu. 

James Madison University

James Madison University still has seats open for the Spring 2025 cohort in the following nursing programs. The application cycle opened June 1, and the Spring semester begins on January 20, 2025. The application deadline is December 1, 2024.

• MSN Nurse Administrator
• MSN Clinical Nurse Leader
• MSN-DNP program 

The BSN-DNP Advanced Practice program also has open seats for the Spring 2025 cohort. The application deadline is October 1, 2024.

McMurry University

McMurry Nursing at Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing is accepting Fall term applications for its BSN and MSN programs. All qualified applicants will be accepted. Our program boasts a rich history of graduating high-quality nurses and producing top NCLEX pass rates – graduates from 2023 achieved 96%.

At McMurry University Nursing, we believe in making your educational journey as smooth as possible. That’s why there’s no waiting – you can start earning your degree immediately. Plus, we’ve eliminated the stress of an entrance exam. Admissions are granted two times per year, making it easier for you to plan your academic journey.

Working with Hendrick Health system in Abilene, Texas, our students can qualify for up to $28,000 over their last four semesters to cover tuition, fees, and books if they accept a guaranteed nursing role at Hendrick Health for four years after graduation.

For more information, please get in touch with Macy McMillan at (325) 793-6743 or via email at mcmillan.macy@phssn.edu.

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 coursework 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. We are currently accepting applications on a rolling admission basis for Fall 2024.

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

Touro University California

The Touro University California School of Nursing offers exciting opportunities for you to advance your career in Nursing. If you currently hold an Associate’s degree in Nursing, you can advance to a Master of Science in Nursing and become eligible to sit for the Clinical Nurse Leader exam in as little as 18 months! If you currently hold a Bachelor’s in Nursing, you can do it in as a little at 12 Months!

• BSN/MSN: Spring (January) 2025
• FNP Certificate: Summer (May) 2024 and Spring (January) 2025
• PMHNP Certificate: Fall (July) 2024 and Spring (January) 2025

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 February 15 (all degrees) every year. The Graduate Certificate program only admits for Fall.

• 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, Nurse Leadership and Innovations in Health Care DNP.

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 at (573) 882-0200 or mcpeakl@missouri.edu.

DEADLINE EXTENSIONS

College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University

The College of Saint Benedict, in partnership with Saint John’s University, has extended the deadline for the Fall 2024 graduate programs. Applications remain open for the following programs:

• MSN – Leadership for Education and Practice
• DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner
• DNP – Leadership (Post BSN or Post Masters) 

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) have a distinguished, 40-year tradition of preparing strong, professional nurse leaders for contemporary nursing practice. Our graduate nursing programs are designed to prepare registered nurses for advanced roles in health care. Each of our programs offers the academic rigor and preparedness we’re known for, in a hybrid format that fits your life. It’s your time – apply today!

Davenport University

Davenport University has extended the deadline for our Fall 2024 nursing programs. Applications are due August 16, 2024. Apply now.

Nursing remains listed among the highest-growth occupations today. With undergraduate programs in Lansing, Warren, Midland, and Grand Rapids and master’s-level programs offered online, we’re sure to offer you the right program at a place that’s convenient for you.

Manchester University, Fort Wayne

Great news! We have extended our application deadline for the Fall 2024 start Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program! Submit your application by July 1.

Manchester University’s Accelerated BSN Second Degree is for future nurses who already have a bachelor’s degree in another field and would like to pursue a path toward becoming a registered nurse. This full-time, 16-month program can get you on the fast track to a new, meaningful, and rewarding career. When you graduate from Manchester’s nursing program, you will be equipped as a highly-skilled and caring professional with an appreciation for the greater good and the know-how to ensure positive patient, family and community health outcomes.

Want to hear from a recent student? Eri Tamada says nursing has been a dream since she was little. Moving from California to Indiana to enroll in Manchester’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program was a bold move, and “making history” as the program’s inaugural class helps drive her to her goal. Hear what else she has to say by checking out this video!

Not sure if you’ve met the prerequisite requirements? Send questions and transcripts to the Manchester University Fort Wayne’s Office of Graduate Admissions gradadmissions@manchester.edu. For transcripts, indicate that you are interested in the ABSN program, and we will get back to you about what, if anything, you might be missing! Learn more about our admission requirements, curriculum, tuition, etc. by visiting our webpage or call us at (260) 470-2703.

Oregon Health & Science University

The application deadlines for multiple OHSU School of Nursing programs have been extended until August 1. Learn how to apply for the opportunity to start in September!

• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• RN to BS

Have questions? Email proginfo@ohsu.edu or schedule an advising appointment with an Admissions Counselor.

Rosalind Franklin University

The Master of Science in nursing for Entry into Nursing Practice (MENP) program at Rosalind Franklin University is a 24-month program to prepare students for both fundamental nursing concepts and the multifaceted evolving skills to join, and ultimately lead, the nursing profession. The MENP program still has seats open for this Fall and will be extending the deadline to apply until July 15, 2024!

RFU MENP Program Highlights

• RFU boasts one of only a few Empathy Labs in the country where – through both physical and virtual interactions – students learn the skills to provide and advocate for empathetic, patient-centered care.
• Supportive faculty comprised of renowned clinical instructors and Magnet hospital clinical partners.
• Extensive hands-on experience with a variety of patient populations through a network of clinical sites – and RFU’s Interprofessional Community Clinic – prepares graduates for real-world nursing practice.

If you have questions or we can provide additional information, please email Liana Baldwin, Graduate Nursing Admissions Recruiter, at liana.baldwin@rosalindfranklin.edu. We also invite you to join us for a Discover MSN for Entry into Nursing Practice virtual session.

NEW PROGRAMS