Applicant Newsletter
Open Seats One of the benefits of NursingCAS is to provide notifications to applicants about programs that have available space. Did you know that more than 14,000 seats go unfilled annually? Review the listing below to determine if you would like to apply to one of these programs.
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- University of Dubuque
- University of Saint Francis – Indiana
- Nebraska Methodist College
- Regis University
- Jefferson College of Health Sciences
- South Dakota State University
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 frequently so in order to help you discover and learn about new offerings please review the updated list below.
Open Seats
Virginia Commonwealth University
If you were thinking of applying but needed more time, VCU School of Nursing is pleased to announce there is space available to admit additional qualified students in the fall 2017 DNP program. The new application deadline is June 5, 2017.
Building on the strength of the Magnet-designated VCU Health and the School of Nursing’s Langston Center for Quality, Safety and Innovation, this program is strongly positioned to prepare students to improve the quality of health care delivery and patient outcomes. The Institute of Medicine’s 2011 report “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health” noted that nurses have a critical role in transforming our increasingly complex health care system and called for increased education to provide nurses with key knowledge and skills to expand their influence. In order to meet this charge, graduates of the DNP program at VCU will be prepared to improve health care delivery by critically appraising scientific evidence to inform practice, sharing clinical expertise in collaborative and dynamic environments, leading inter-professional teams, providing systems leadership for sustainable best practices in clinical settings and influencing health policy.
Call (804-828-5171) or email (VCU_Nurse@vcu.edu) with questions about applying.
The University of Dubuque traditional BSN program has open seats are available for Fall 2017, the deadline for fall applications has been extended to July 31, 2017. Please call (563) 589-3500 for any questions. Please visit our website for more information.
Come join us along the beautiful Mississippi in the Tri-state Area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin! We look forward to hearing from you!
University of Saint Francis – Indiana
The University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana will be accepting application for the Fall 2018 CRNA class from May 1 to August 15, 2017. Please see the website for more information including contact information.
Regis University’s Master of Science, Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner for Rural and Underserved Communities has seats available for the Fall 2017 semester! This unique low-residency program specifically designed to meet the needs of rural students and to prepare new graduates to work in rural and underserved areas.
Regis University’s Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) for Rural and Underserved Communities will focus on the unique needs of rural and vulnerable populations from the perspective of rural nursing theories and content while incorporating the Regis University mission and Jesuit values. If you hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and feel passionate about caring for the health care needs of families in rural and underserved areas, Regis University’s FNP program is for you. Synchronized online learning with technology allows you to be a part of the class in real-time from a distance! Five on-campus intensives are required throughout the program on the main Northwest Denver, Colorado campus.
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Jefferson College of Health Sciences’ is still accepting applications for this Fall for our Masters of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Administration programs!
Please contact Sarah Boswell at srboswell@jchs.edu for more information!
The South Dakota State University Accelerated BSN in Aberdeen, South Dakota is accepting applications for its upcoming class that begins in January 2018 on the Northern State University campus.
- Contact Sara Olson, Academic Advisor for details on how to apply. Sara.olson@northern.edu or 605-626-2427.
- Visit our website for details.
Deadline Extensions
The University of Dubuque traditional BSN program has open seats are available for Fall 2017, the deadline for fall applications has been extended to 7/31/17. Please call (563) 589-3500 for any questions. Please visit our website for more information.
Come join us along the beautiful Mississippi in the Tri-state Area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin! We look forward to hearing from you!
The University of Cincinnati is pleased to announce the application deadline for all BSN-DNP programs (except CRNA) has been extended to June 1, 2017. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Nebraska Methodist College is pleased to announce that we have extended our deadline for the Doctor of Nurse Practice- Public Nurse Policy Program to Thursday, June 1, 2017. Now is the time to influence change as the nation navigates healthcare policy and population health initiatives. Regional and national population-based healthcare reform starts in your community. Be the change agent to improve public health programs, develop new programs and coordinate care.
A nurse in the DNP – Public Health Policy program is an expert in evidence-based practice — serving as a teacher, mentor, consultant and researcher. She influences management and systems improvement and is prepared with the knowledge and real-world experience necessary to affect public health policy locally, regionally and nationally.
The DNP – Public Health Policy program at Nebraska Methodist College is completed online via via synchronous and asynchronous online learning including one on-campus intensive weekend. Clinical practice requirements are completed in a preceptor experience. A full-time student can graduate in 24 months; a part-time student can finish in three to four years.
For more information, please contact Laurel Zentner at Laurel.Zentner@methodistcollege.edu or 402-354-7170.
