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Nursing students exam a patient at bedside.

Choose an Ascension Via Christi – Wichita State University School of Nursing undergraduate or graduate degree program that fits your career goals.

Accessibility note: This video "Nursing Program at Wichita State University" has been narrated to include all essential visual information, so separate audio description is not necessary.

Attention Prospective Student Applicant

Before admission to the nursing program, we encourage you to visit the Kansas State Board of Nursing Practice Act (KS-NPA) website to download and review the Kansas Nurse Practice Act statute status 65-1120 on page 223.

Nursing is in High Demand

Given the rapidly aging population and the increasing need for health services, the demand for all levels of nursing continues to grow. Wichita State offers several undergraduate and graduate degrees to help meet this need. 

Nursing in the News

  • Wichita State awards $80K Smith Scholarship to Valley Center and Nebraska students

    — Wichita State University has selected two recipients for the Richard D. Smith Scholarship, the university's largest scholarship award. Sallie Longwell of Valley Center, Kansas, and Caroline Love of Norfolk, Nebraska, will receive more than $80,000 over four years.

  • Meet a Shocker: Karlee Scovell

    — Karlee Scovell came to Wichita State from Overland Park, Kansas. The nursing student will soon be working as an RN in the emergency room at Wesley Medical Center.

  • Meet a Shocker: Brandyn Rathman

    — - Brandyn Rathman, from Sioux City, Iowa, is excited to start his career in the medical field after graduation. He said he believes his experience at Wichita State University will help him help his patients lead healthy lives. Rathman is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2020 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what is next for the grad.

Licensed Mental Health Technician Pathway

The Licensed Mental Health Technician pathway at Wichita State prepares students for entry-level positions to care for patients who are challenged with mental or behavioral health issues.

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