Traditional BSN - Nursing Program
Pursue a Degree of Purpose
Nursing is a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding profession.
At the 花椒直播, 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 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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First-Time Pass Rate
97% (2023)
Finish in Two Years
120 Total Credits
57 Nursing Credits
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Applications are Now Open
Generous Scholarships
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鈥檒l have the confidence of knowing that you have a guaranteed seat in USM鈥檚 nursing class once you鈥檝e 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:
- 3.5 high school GPA and a 24 or higher on the ACT
- Or a 3.75 high school GPA with an essay (no ACT required)
- Maintain a 3.5 overall GPA in USM courses
- Maintain a 3.5 GPA in USM science courses
Interested in the program? Contact USM health care admissions representative Randoulph Castor at randoulph.castor@stmary.edu or 913-758-6100.
Clinical Partners
- The University of Kansas Hospitals
- Centerpoint Medical Center
- Advent Health Shawnee Mission
- Research Medical Center
- Twin Oaks Health and Rehab
- Amberwell Hospital
- Leavenworth Health Department
- Lansing Correctional Facility
- Menorah Medical Center
- Overland Park Regional
- Children's Mercy
- Providence Medical Center
- Saint John Hospital
- 花椒直播 Medical Center
- Mosiac
- Ross Hall
- Lansing Care and Rehab
- Cottonwood Springs
- Lee Summit Hospital
- St Lukes Hospital
- Northeast Kansas VA
Additional Links
Have Questions? Contact Us.
Dr. Karen Kidder
Division of Nursing
nursing@stmary.edu
913-758-6198

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.
Have Questions? Contact Us.
Dr. Karen Kidder
Division of Nursing
nursing@stmary.edu
913-758-6198

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.