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

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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

Access and Affordability

Wichita State awards $80K Smith Scholarship to Valley Center and Nebraska students

April 7, 2026 — Wichita State University has selected two recipients for the Richard D. Smith Scholarship, the university's largest scholarship award. Sallie Longwell of Valley Center, Kansas, and Caroline Love of Norfolk, Nebraska, will receive more than $80,000 over four years.

College of Health Professions

Meet a Shocker: Karlee Scovell

Dec. 9, 2025 — Karlee Scovell came to Wichita State from Overland Park, Kansas. The nursing student will soon be working as an RN in the emergency room at Wesley Medical Center.

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.

Economic Prosperity

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.

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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