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 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

Great news for anyone eager for a rewarding nursing career: if you are ready, so are we! Summer term enrollment is open until April 21! Apply soon and you could be preparing for graduation at this time next year (Accelerated BSN) or in December of next year (Upper Division BSN)! We have three great options designed around your needs:

• Accelerated BSN is an intensive one-year (3-term) option for highly motivated students who already have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing.
• Upper Division BSN is a 20-month (5-term) option for students who have completed their first two years of education at an accredited institution and are ready to transfer to an exciting, focused nursing program.
• Weekend/Evening Option BSN is a part-time 36-month (9-term) option that enables students to pursue their dream career while they continue to work or care for family.

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

California State University East Bay

The Cal State East Bay Master of Science in Nursing Program seeks to prepare nurses from our diverse, multicultural community to be effective leaders in clinical and academic settings. The curriculum expands upon baccalaureate nursing practice and prepares nurses with broad knowledge and advanced skills needed for a higher level of nursing practice and leadership. The program allows for pathways to teaching and organizational leadership as well as to doctoral education focused on practice or research. The program provides graduate nursing education in an accessible and flexible delivery approach of online courses. The program is designed to be completed in 4 semesters (full-time) and can also be completed on a part-time basis.

For more information on the MSN program, application procedures, or upcoming information sessions, please visit our website.

For questions or assistance, please contact msnursing@csueastbay.edu.

Concordia University Wisconsin

Concordia University Wisconsin has open seats for the online RN to BSN Completion program for the Summer (May or June) and Fall (August or October) semesters! Apply and submit your NursingCAS application today! This program requires you to have your RN through an associate’s degree program and you must be working as an RN. Classes are online in an 8-week format with an option to attend year-round, allowing you the flexibility you need to complete your BSN.

There are also open seats for the following online and certificate programs for Fall 2025:

• MSN-FNP
• MSN-AGPCNP
• Certificate After Graduate Education (CAGE)
  • FNP
  • AGPCNP
• Psych Mental Health NP
• Post BSN to DNP
• Post MSN to DNP

Submit your NursingCAS application by July 1 for these Fall (August 25) programs! Learn more about these graduate options by visiting Concordia’s School of Nursing website.

Have questions? You can also 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):

• Priority Deadline – April 1
• Secondary 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.

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.

Harding University

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

• Master of Science in Nursing –Family Nurse Practitioner: Available to registered nurses with a Bachelor’s of Science in nursing and higher degrees, 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, and Summer. Please contact our office for deadline information.
• Master of Science in Nursing –Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing: Harding offers the first prelicensure program in Arkansas, preparing students to become advanced entry-level professional nurses who graduate with a Master of Science in nursing. The master’s entry into professional nursing will include a focus on health care administration and leadership. The five-semester program is offered year-round. Completed applications are reviewed upon submission.

Two tracks are available for the MEPN program:

1. Traditional track for those with bachelor’s degree in any field.*
2. Early entry track for those with 90 undergraduate credit hours.*

*Both MEPN tracks require Arkansas nursing prerequisites

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

Howard University

Experience The Mecca!

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-bachelors and post-masters certificates: Family Nurse Practitioner

The Fall 2025 application deadline is May 1, 2025, 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.

Kettering College

Are you looking for an opportunity to broaden your impact as a leader and ready to take the next step in your nursing career? If so, check out the Master of Science in Nursing degree at Kettering College. The program is currently accepting applications for the August 2025 cohort (deadline July 1).

The MSN program is focused in nursing leadership and is designed to prepare nurses for leadership roles in the rapidly changing healthcare environment – from the bedside to the boardroom. The 39-credit program is scheduled for completion over two years (six semesters) with courses offered online and practicum experiences arranged with healthcare facilities close to the student’s geographic area. Courses are designed for working professionals, and core content includes leadership, health promotion, organizational behavior, human resources, financial management, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional identity, mentoring, and more.

Graduates are academically prepared for the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader certification offered by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL). Cohorts begin in August and January of each academic year.

Apply through NursingCAS by the July 1 deadline for August admission.

Questions? Contact Mary Kay Cobb, Graduate Admissions Counselor, at mary.cobb@kc.edu. 

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda University School of Nursing, established in 1905, holds a rich history as the first in a group of schools that later formed the university in 1961. The first graduating class in 1907 included seven students, highlighting the school’s long-standing commitment to education. With a mission centered around holistic care, compassion, and excellence, the program fosters both personal and professional growth. Rooted in a legacy of Christian service, Loma Linda’s nursing philosophy emphasizes whole-person care, promoting healing, empowerment, and transformation, while nurturing spiritual growth. The school’s motto, “Inspire. Transform. Serve.” reflects our commitment to shaping compassionate and capable healthcare professionals.

We are hosting two special information sessions focusing on graduate applications for Fall 2025. Click the links below to RSVP or for additional information:

• March 31 at 12:00 p.m. PT – Graduate Program and NursingCAS Application Session
• April 1 at 6:00 p.m. PT– Graduate Program and NursingCAS Application Session

We will also being host additional program information sessions throughout the months of March, April, and May. For additional information about these upcoming events and to RSVP, please visit the link here.

For those interested in our Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) DNP program for next year, Fall 2026, a special information session and application prep will be held May 15. You can RSVP for this event here.

We have extended the Fall 2025 Graduate Application Deadline to April 15, 2025. This is just the deadline to submit your application. Your documents can be submitted afterwards. If you can submit your NursingCAS application by the new deadline, you will qualify for a secondary LLU application fee waiver. The secondary LLU application is emailed to you once your NursingCAS application is submitted.

If you have any additional questions, please email us at graduatenursing@llu.edu or call us at (909) 558-4923.

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.

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:

• Become a bachelor’s-prepared RN with our RN to B.S. program. Admissions offered year-round. View admissions requirements and apply by May 14 to start this summer.
• Prepare to teach the next generation of nurses through our Master’s in Nursing Education program. View admissions requirements and apply by May 31. 
• Prepare for a management role with our Master’s in Health Systems and Organizational Leadership program. View admissions requirements and apply by June 1.
• Join our Post-Master’s D.N.P. program and practice at the top of your field. View admissions requirements and apply by June 1.
• Earn a dual certification in both primary and acute care in our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner D.N.P. program. View admissions requirements and apply by Sept. 1 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis).
• Jump back into education with a convenient hybrid format in our Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner D.N.P. program. View admissions requirements and apply by April 30 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis).

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.

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

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 has seats open for this Summer and Fall with scholarships available!

• Summer applicants will receive priority consideration for scholarship opportunities!

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 would like additional information, please email Liana Zachery, 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 or visit us on campus for one of our shadow days!

Roseman University of Health Sciences

Save Lives in 2025!

Whether you want to earn your BSN or advance your nursing career to become a Nurse Practitioner, Roseman University College of Nursing has you covered. We are excited to announce that Roseman University is still accepting applications for seats in the following nursing programs:

• Accelerated BSN Program (17 months to complete, Summer & Fall start dates)
• Doctorate of Nurse Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner (Summer 2025 start date)

Visit our website to learn more about how you can start your academic journey to become a nurse or advance your nursing career with our graduate programs. For more information, you can contact Roseman University of Health Sciences by phone at (702) 968-6642.

SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!

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 are CCNE-accredited, require limited on-campus visits, and charge in-state tuition to all students, making completion of your degree affordable and convenient.

We accept students from across the country to our online DNP, MS(N), and post-graduate certificate programs. Our deadlines are September 30 (all degrees) and February 15 (all degrees) every year. Graduate Certificate programs only admit 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, who received her Nursing Leadership and Innovations in Health Care DNP.

For more information on becoming a MIZZOU Nurse, visit our website. You can also 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.

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

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia is a 36-month, 114-credit hour, full-time program that prepares Registered Nurses for entry into Nurse Anesthesia practice.

Missouri State University – Anesthesia

Missouri State University – Anesthesia is now a member of NursingCAS!

The Missouri State University School of Anesthesia provides the scientific foundation and clinical training that prepares anesthesia providers as certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) at the clinical doctorate level. Learn more about the DNAP program on our website.

University of Sioux Falls

The USF School of Nursing has joined NursingCAS for Accelerated BSN applications – apply now!