Community College Nursing Partnership
Prepare to be a generalist nurse. Earn your Associate’s in Nursing and your KU Bachelor’s in Nursing through the Community College Nursing Partnership Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Program at a Glance
- Time to complete: 2 years with full-time study
- Entry options: Fall or spring
- Format: Online program, full-time or part-time study
- Clinical/Simulation Hours: 45 hours
- Credit hours: 120 total
- 55-63 prerequisite credits (dependent on Community College)
- 30 nursing credits completed online through KU
- 31 credits awarded for ADN coursework
Application Deadlines
- KU Fall Semester application opens February 1 and closes July 1
- KU Spring Semester application opens July 2 and closes December 1
Meet our Community College Partners
The Community College Nursing Partnership program is offered to students at:
Program Benefits
- Start Anytime - Flexible enrollment options
- 2 Degrees - Earn ADN & BSN without leaving your community
- Online Convenience - KU courses are 100% online
- Financial Aid & Scholarships Available
How does the CCNP Program Work?
You can earn both your community college ADN and KU BSN without ever leaving your community.
Once you are admitted to your ADN program and have your prerequisite courses complete, you can start KU courses anytime. It’s all up to you.
You can begin both programs together and graduate with two degrees at the same time, or you can start your KU BSN later and move at a pace that works for you. Life Happens - We’re Flexible.
Your community college and KU are committed to supporting local students and strengthening healthcare across Kansas. Together, we’re dedicated to preparing nurses who will make a difference in their communities.
Find out if you meet the admissions requirements.
KU BSN Curriculum
KU’s innovative, new curriculum unites BSN students from every pathway in dynamic online courses, creating a rich learning environment with diverse perspectives.
Students from our Kansas City campus, our Salina campus, RN to BSN students, and CCNP students learn together, gaining diverse perspectives and shared experiences.
See our Online Catalog for course details.
Sample Degree Plan
| Course Number | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 300 | Knowledge for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 559 | Person-Centered Care: Nursing Practice Across the Spheres of Care | 3 |
| NURS 450 | Informatics, Safety, and Quality in Health Care Teams | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| NURS 688 | Nurse as Leader | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| NURS 550 | Evidence-Informed Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 551 | Population Health, Health Policy, and Nursing Advocacy | 3 |
| NURS 589 | Applied Practice: Transitioning to the Baccalaureate Nurse Role | 3 |
| NURS 689 | Practice Readiness | 3 |
Portfolio Review
Credit for the BSN degree is earned through a combination of:
- Liberal arts prerequisites
- KU nursing courses (see list above)
- A portfolio review of community college nursing courses.
Portfolio is the method we use to award university level credit (300-400 level courses) for the academic knowledge you acquire through your community college nursing program.
All nursing CCNP students are awarded 31 credit hours via the portfolio review process. Students are billed just $15.00 per portfolio course, which equates to a total of $165.00, a significant tuition savings and value. This fee is assessed upon completion of the program.
Learn more about the CCNP tuition and fees.
Transferring Credits?
Meet a CCNP student
Meet Aubrey Dealy, a 2025 graduate. Aubrey details her experience as a CCNP student at Hutchinson Community College.
“I personally feel like being in the KU program gives me a step up, because I am being taught leadership skills and other important aspects of nursing care that you don’t get just from the ADN program.”
Accreditation & Recognition
Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing"Most hospitals are looking to hire new graduates who have BSNs as opposed to regular associate's degree in nursing. This program helps me by giving me a BSN right out of the gate."- Kelly Richardson, student of Kansas City Community College and the KU School of Nursing