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USM Nursing Application Links

If you are an incoming freshman, or if you have 30 or less transfer credits, you will need to apply to the university.

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If you are transferring with more than 31 credits and applying to the nursing program, you need to apply through the NursingCAS service.


Deadlines

The  for Fall 2025 is now open.


IMPORTANT: Submit your application and all required materials to NursingCAS 4-6 weeks before the deadline to allow time for your application to become verified by the deadline you are aiming to meet.

Until your application is verified and your ATI TEAS score has been sent to the Nursing Department your application cannot be reviewed for admission. .


Admissions Requirements

Questions? Contact USM Nursing at nursing@stmary.edu or 913-758-6176.

All prerequisites must be successfully completed (grade 鈥淐鈥 or better) prior to the start of the program.

  • Nutrition
  • Chemistry w/lab
  • Microbiology w/lab
  • Human Anatomy with Lab AND Human Physiology with Lab OR Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab AND Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (8-10)
  • Introductory Statistics
  • Introduction to Psychology OR Introduction to Sociology
  • 3 credit hours in additional psychology/human development (can come from the following courses: Human Growth and Development, Lifespan Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Healthy Psychology, Social Psychology, or Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence)

NOTE: All courses (prerequisite and non-prerequisite) must be worth at least 3 semester credit hours. If you have taken courses on a quarter credit system, contact the Nursing Department for further advising.

  • The Division of Nursing will accept one "C" in nursing support courses. Students who have repeated nursing support courses but were successful, with a grade of "C" or better, will be considered for admission after meeting with the nursing faculty.
    • Multiple repeats on nursing support courses will not be considered for admission.
  • The Division of Nursing will accept grades of "C" in general education courses. Students who have repeated general education courses but were successful will be considered for admission after meeting with the nursing faculty.
  • Applicants applying to the traditional track (2 years) must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in all previous college coursework.
    • Probational admission will be considered with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in all previous college coursework.
  • Applicants applying to the traditional track (2 years) must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for science and mathematics coursework (statistics, nutrition, chemistry with lab, microbiology with lab, anatomy and physiology I and II with lab).
    • Probational admission will be considered with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale for science and mathematics coursework (statistics, nutrition, chemistry with lab, microbiology with lab, anatomy and physiology I and II with lab).

  • Minimum ATI TEAS score of 70% -  OR ATI TEAS transcript sent to nursing@stmary.edu
  • Students who score between 65-69% may be admitted with additional requirements to assist in their success.
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  • Two academic and/or professional NursingCAS Reference Evaluations (college professors, direct supervisors, etc.)
  • Personal references (family friends, coworkers, etc.) and high school teachers are NOT considered academic or professional references

  • Personal Statement - minimum 500 words (topic in "Documents" section of NursingCAS application)


Apply Through NursingCAS

About NursingCAS

 is a service of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. NursingCAS allows applicants to use a single online application and one set of materials to apply to multiple nursing programs at participating schools.

You are required to pay an application fee. Please visit NursingCAS for more information.

NursingCAS Contact Information

Direct questions regarding the NursingCAS application process to:

(p) 617-612-4880
(e) Nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org


NursingCAS Mailing Address

Direct OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS to*:

NursingCAS
P.O. Box 9201
Watertown, MA 02471

*Do not send transcripts to USM.

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Have Questions? Contact Us.

Dr. Karen Kidder
Division of Nursing
nursing@stmary.edu
913-758-6198

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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at the 花椒直播 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.

Dr. Karen Kidder
Division of Nursing
nursing@stmary.edu
913-758-6198

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 花椒直播 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

Tuition and Cost