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US News Best Colleges - BSN 2024Nursing is a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding profession.

At the University of Saint Mary, our CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will prepare you to function safely, efficiently, and competently in the generalized nursing field.

Plus, USM has been ranked as one of the top three nursing programs in Kansas and has an excellent first-time NCLEX pass rate.

Clinical rotations will round out your classroom experience. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree prepares students to value excellence, provide leadership, and foster community within the field of nursing. The department is led by dedicated and professional nursing experts that will provide you the skills necessary to succeed.

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97% (2023)

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Finish in Two Years

120 Total Credits
57 Nursing Credits

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USM offers scholarships up to $16,000 for students transferring into the Saint Mary Nursing program.
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Aspire to Nursing: Direct Entry for Freshmen

USM's Aspire to Nursing program is one of the few KC-area schools offering direct entry into the BSN program for incoming freshmen. 

In the direct-entry path, you’ll have the confidence of knowing that you have a guaranteed seat in USM’s nursing class once you’ve completed your prerequisites, so long as you stay on pace and meet key academic milestones. 

In most other colleges' programs, you need to re-apply to nursing after your sophomore year.

Aspire to Nursing Admission Requirements:

  • ACT composite of at least 24
  • 3.5 High School GPA (including a 3.5 GPA in all science coursework)
  • Maintain a 3.5 overall GPA in USM courses
  • Maintain a 3.5 GPA in USM science courses

Interested in the program? Contact USM admissions at admiss@stmary.edu or 913-682-5151 or email nursing@stmary.edu

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Whitney Watts
Department of Nursing
nursing@stmary.edu
913-758-6294

See recommendations provided by the department of education regarding educational requirements for licensure within a state

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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at the University of Saint Mary is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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The Pre- Licensure Baccalaureate of Nursing program, Masters of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program and the Post-Graduate FNP Certificate Program is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN).

Graduation from a USM nursing program and passage of the NCLEX exam does not guarantee licensure. Learn more

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Have Questions? Contact Us.

Whitney Watts
Department of Nursing
nursing@stmary.edu
913-758-6294

See recommendations provided by the department of education regarding educational requirements for licensure within a state

CCNE Logo

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at the University of Saint Mary is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
KSBN Seal

The Pre- Licensure Baccalaureate of Nursing program, Masters of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program and the Post-Graduate FNP Certificate Program is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN).

Graduation from a USM nursing program and passage of the NCLEX exam does not guarantee licensure. Learn more

Visit Campus

Request Info

View Brochure

Tuition and Cost