Nursing - Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Major

Major Nursing - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Wichita State's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) prepares you for entry-level professional nursing positions in a variety of health care settings and provides a foundation for graduate study in nursing. The program combines CCNE accreditation, experienced instructors, exclusive scholarships — and applied learning in Kansas' health care hub.

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Applied learning at Wichita State

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

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Admission to the program

To qualify as a candidate for admission to the BSN program, students must meet the following requirements:

Be enrolled in, or admitted to, WSU
Have completed prerequisite requirements
Have an overall minimum 2.75 GPA, and a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the specified science courses
Submit application materials by Jan. 15 for fall or Aug. 15 for spring

Admission requirements

Inside the Program

Nursing students receive an interactive experience with state-of-the-art simulation mannequins in a realistic and safe environment.

State-of-the-art simulation technology prepares students for real-world nursing

Our students gain hands-on, interactive experience using state-of-the-art simulation mannequins in a realistic and supportive environment.

These high-fidelity mannequins replicate a wide range of symptoms and scenarios, including childbirth, seizures, blood pressure fluctuations and bleeding — giving students the chance to practice critical skills before stepping into clinical settings.

Virtual Reality (VR) experiences immerse students in realistic healthcare environments and complex patient scenarios, strengthening clinical decision-making, communication, patient assessment skills and confidence.

Research shows that combining simulation with classroom learning and clinical practice helps better prepare future nurses and enhances patient safety.

Curriculum

A minimum total of 120 credit hours is required for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and includes 60 credit hours of major (professional) courses.

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Degree Maps

BSN in Nursing — Traditional Program (’26-’27)BSN in Nursing — Traditional Program (’25-’26)BSN in Nursing — Traditional Program (’23-’24)

Careers

A nursing degree from Wichita State will give you the knowledge and practical skills for high-paying, high-demand nursing careers in diverse health care settings such as hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities, schools and government.

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Wichita State and Kansas State Pathway to Nursing Program

The Wichita State and Kansas State Pathway to Nursing Program is a unique dual degree program that gives students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the College of Health and Human Sciences at Kansas State and a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) from the College of Health Professions at Wichita State University.