The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares generalist nurses for professional nursing practice. This program is offered on our Kansas City or Salina campuses.
Undergraduate Nursing Programs
Prepare to be a generalist nurse. Earn both an Associate’s in Nursing and a Bachelor’s in Nursing through the Community College Nursing Partnership (CCNP) program, in a hybrid format at 8 community colleges.
The RN to BSN program helps registered nurses refresh their skills, learn new ones and expand their career options by earning an online bachelor of science in nursing.
Graduate & Advanced Nursing Programs
The Master of Science in Nursing program empowers anyone who already has a bachelor’s degree to become a registered nurse.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree prepares graduates for the highest level of nursing practice. Specialties include FNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, NM, Executive Leadership, and DNP completion program.
The post-graduate Certificates prepare practicing nurse practitioners in specialty areas like FNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, NM, and Executive Leadership.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program prepares graduates to function as nurse scientists in college and university settings, health systems, and industry.
Accreditation & Recognition
The KU School of Nursing is nationally accredited and state approved. See accreditation details.
Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Approved by the Kansas State Board of NursingKU School of Nursing Student Affairs
Student Affairs
The Student Affairs team is ready to help you become a KU nursing student and succeed while you’re here.
They can:
- Counsel you about the best program to fit your needs
- Advise you which courses to take
- Review your transcripts
- Help you every step of the admissions process
Have a specific question? Email them at soninfo@kumc.edu or call 913-588-1619.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Our Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) school code is 001948.
Learn about the BSN tuition and fees by clicking the links below. These links will take you to the University of Kansas Medical Center’s Registrar’s site.
Scholarships
In academic year 2024-2025, the KU School of Nursing awards over $1.6 million in scholarships annually across all our programs, awarding scholarships to:
- 151 BSN students
- 6 MS students
- 66 DNP students
- 17 PhD students
Explore our Campuses and Academic Partnerships
With campuses in Kansas City and Salina and a partnership with eight community colleges across the state, KU School of Nursing educates nurses for Kansas communities.
Clinical Education
Strengthen your clinical judgement, decision making, delegation and teamwork skills during your clinical education. Our INACSL-certified program ensures you are ready to practice when you graduate.
You’ll participate in valuable interprofessional simulation experiences in the Zamierowski Institute for Experiential Learning (ZIEL) and in the School of Nursing simulation laboratory.
Explore KU’s Clinical Nursing Education and meet the simulation faculty.
New Curriculum for Every Program
The KU School of Nursing revised all program curriculum for newly admitted students starting in Fall 2026. All programs align with AACN Essentials and focus on student competency.
Why does this matter to you? The new curriculum empowers you to demonstrate what you know — what you are competent in doing — throughout every classroom, simulation, and clinical learning experience.
This new holistic approach to teaching ensures you can actually do the things we teach as you move through the program and graduate ready to practice with confidence.
International Educational Experiences
Expand your education with an international educational experience. Get hands-on training in other countries.
Student Spotlight
Salina bachelor of science in nursing students Carlo Valencia from Yigo, Guam, and Raegan Fairfax from Sedalia, Missouri, participated in an International Education Experience in Peru.