Ascension Via Christi – Wichita State University School of Nursing

Choose an Ascension Via Christi – Wichita State University School of Nursing undergraduate or graduate degree program that fits your career goals.

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Practicum Requirements About Interprofessional Education

Attention Prospective Student Applicant

Before admission to the nursing program, we encourage you to visit the Kansas State Board of Nursing Practice Act (KS-NPA) website to download and review the Kansas Nurse Practice Act statute status 65-1120 on page 223.

Kansas Nursing Practice Act (KS-NPA) Website

Undergraduate Programs

Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program - Wichita campus

Guaranteed Placement Program for High School Seniors BSN Program - Wichita campus

Wichita State University Pathway to Nursing Program at K-State

RN-to-BSN Completion Program

Graduate Programs

Nurse Executive- Leadership and Administration - Master's (Online)

Nursing Education - Master's (Online)

Adult - Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Postbaccalaureate

Family Nurse Practitioner - Postbaccalaureate (Hybrid - courses and content online and in person)

Psychiatric / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Postbaccalaureate

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Post masters (Online)

Dual Certification Post Graduate education for practicing APRNs avaliable in FNP, PMHNP, or AG-ACNP (Contact the Ascension Via Christi – Wichita State University School of Nursing for more information)

Nursing is in High Demand

Given the rapidly aging population and the increasing need for health services, the demand for all levels of nursing continues to grow. Wichita State offers several undergraduate and graduate degrees to help meet this need.

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Nursing in the News

School of Nursing

Ascension Via Christi names School of Nursing at Wichita State University

Aug. 28, 2025 — Wichita State University is pleased to announce the naming of the Ascension Via Christi Wichita State University School of Nursing, reflecting a decades-long partnership between the university and one of the state’s leading health care providers.

College of Health Professions

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas gift $2.5 million to support Wichita Biomedical Campus, nursing scholarships

Feb. 10, 2025 — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is investing $2.5 million in Wichita State University, with $1.8 million earmarked as the lead gift to the Wichita Biomedical Campus. The remaining $700,000 will create two endowed Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas nursing scholarships in the WSU College of Health Professions.

Scholarships

Three high school seniors selected as 2025 Harry Gore Memorial Scholarship recipients

Jan. 31, 2025 — Wichita State University has selected the 2025 recipients of the Harry Gore Memorial Scholarships. Each student will receive a $64,000 scholarship to attend Wichita State in August 2025.

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Wichita State announces Licensed Mental Health Technician pathway

Sept. 26, 2024 — Wichita State University’s School of Nursing has launched a new Licensed Mental Health Technician (LMHT) pathway. This pioneering program, the first of its kind in the state, will address the growing need for mental health care professions in Kansas.

Licensed Mental Health Technician Pathway

The Licensed Mental Health Technician pathway at Wichita State prepares students for entry-level positions to care for patients who are challenged with mental or behavioral health issues.

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