School of Nursing

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Choose a Wichita State School of Nursing undergraduate or graduate degree program that fits your career goals.

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Undergraduate Programs

Traditional - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Guaranteed Placement Program for high school seniors (BSN)

RN-to-BSN Completion Program

Wichita State University Pathway to Nursing Program at K-State

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Graduate Programs

Nursing Leadership and Administration - Master's

Nursing Education - Master's (Online only)

Adult - Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Postbaccalaureate

Family Nurse Practitioner - Postbaccalaureate

Psychiatric / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Postbaccalaureate

Individual / Family Focus - Post Master Doctorate (Online only)

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

Shirley Hazen
College of Health Professions

WSU School of Nursing receives endowed RN to BSN scholarship

March 23, 2022 – The School of Nursing at Wichita State University has received a $35,000 endowed scholarship gift from retired faculty member Shirley Hazen through the Shirley E. Hazen RN-BSN Endowed Nursing Scholarship.

Megan Schmidt, 34, obtains nursing degree with the support of her family.
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Meet a Shocker: Megan Schmidt

December 6, 2021 — From being a mom of five to becoming a labor and delivery nurse. How does Megan Schmidt do it all? Schmidt is one of more than 1,100 students eligible for fall 2021 graduation.

Debra Pile
College of Health Professions

Wichita State's School of Nursing names new chair and associate dean of nursing practice

Oct. 14, 2021 – The College of Health Professions (CHP) at Wichita State University is pleased to announce Dr. Debra Pile as the chair for the School of Nursing and associate dean for Nursing Practice.

Kathy Phan, a native Wichitan, wanted to find a university that was affordable for her, Wichita State provided that proximity to her family.
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Meet a Shocker: Kathy Phan

May 6, 2021 -- Kathy Phan, a native Wichitan, wanted to find a university that was affordable for her, Wichita State provided that proximity to her family. During her time at Wichita State, she’s been involved in several organizations including Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority Inc., Asian Student Conference and an ambassador for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.


 
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School of Nursing Newsletters

Wichita State University’s School of Nursing is proud of the accomplishments and activities of our students, faculty, staff and alumni. These stories demonstrate how we fulfill our mission of improving the health of our community by inspiring change in health care through innovation and excellence.

 

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