Nursing Schools in Kansas - KS

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Nursing programs in Kansas have felt the nursing shortage crunch. Qualified candidates are being turned away by the hundreds each semester because there is a lack of nursing school faculty to teach.

Online nursing programs in Kansas have become more popular recently for nursing students to avoid waitlists and being turned away from the campus based schools in Kansas. The online programs offered through the schools affiliated with this site are CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) accredited. These online programs offer their clinical components at convenient locations throughout Kansas.

Courses offered include LPN to BSN, RN to BSN and a variety of MSN programs. With more hospitals and healthcare agencies in Kansas seeking registered nurses with a baccalaureate degree in nursing, an online RN to BSN program is a flexible and reasonable stepping stone to advancing one’s career and making more money. Online nursing program’s cost per credit are very competitive with campus based nursing programs in Kansas.

We are dedicated to helping find ways to cure the nursing shortage in Kansas and one of those areas identified is adding to the nursing faculty pool. The University of Phoenix School of Nursing offers an online Master’s in Nursing Health Care Educator program as well as a Nurse Educator Certificate for those possessing a Master’s in nursing or in the process of getting their master’s in another area but desiring an educator component to round themselves out. Graduate nurses with a nurse educator certificate have the opportunity to work as an educator as well as a clinician. The online Nurse Educator Master’s in Nursing is one of the few programs offered in the state of Kansas.

Nursing Job Outlook in Kansas and Salary Information

Nursing jobs in Kansas are frequently requiring applicants to possess a baccalaureate degree in nursing, so RN to BSN programs are becoming a popular option at this time. There are still many jobs for RNs without a BSN. All in all the nursing shortage in Kansas has created a market for nurses that ensures job security and numerous benefits at all levels of nursing employment.

Salary.com reports that the median annual salary for a staff RN in Kansas City, KS is $59,401. This median will obviously vary by location, experience and credentials. The average starting salary in the Kansas City area is around $42,000 annually.

Featured Online Nursing Schools in Kansas

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University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services

The programs at University of Phoenix offer working registered nurses the opportunity to take their nursing careers to the next level. The RN to BSN curriculum is designed to enhance the development and skills of the professional nurse. The Master of Science in Nursing programs are meant for those nurses who want to pursue more advanced positions in today's challenging health care environment. Request free information from University of Phoenix to learn more.

Walden University School of Nursing

Walden University offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a general M.S. degree in Nursing, as well as programs with different areas of specialization. You may choose to specialize in Education, Informatics or Leadership & Management. Register for free, no obligation information from Walden University to learn more.

Jacksonville University - School of Nursing

Jacksonville University offers an Online RN to BSN. The courses are taught by the same faculty teaching the on-campus courses and the material is exactly the same. The School of Nursing is accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The JU School of Nursing is accepting application for their Online RN to BSN program now. Request information today!

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Chamberlain College of Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The BSN program is accredited by both the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

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Kaplan University School of Nursing

The online RN to BSN program at Kaplan focuses on health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, information and health care technologies. The curriculum is centered around increased leadership. The MSN programs consist of a specialization in Nurse Administration or Nursing Education. Request free information from the Kaplan University School of Nursing to learn more.

Featured Campus Based Nursing Schools in Kansas

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services

University of Phoenix has a campus in Wichita, Kansas. The programs are designed to develop and enhance the knowledge and skills of registered nurses as well as prepare them for advanced positions in health care. Request free information from University of Phoenix School today.

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Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Programs Approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing

Brown Mackie College - Featured Program

The Brown Mackie College ADN program is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing and graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN national licensure exam.

Programs Offered: Diploma in Practical Nursing or Associate's Degree in Nursing

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Brown Mackie – K.C. – ADN Nursing Program 9705 Lenexa Dr. Lenexa, Ks 66215 (913) 768-1900	Barton County Community College – ADN Nursing Program 245 NE 30 Rd. Great Bend, Ks 67530 (620) 792-9357	Brown Mackie – Salina – ADN Nursing Program 2106 S. 9th St. Salina, Ks 67401	Butler Community College – ADN Nursing Program 901 S. Haverhill Rd. El Dorado, Ks 67042 (316) 322-3140
Cloud County Community College –ADN Nursing Program PO Box 507 Beloit, Ks 67420 1-800-729-5101	Colby Community College – ADN Nursing Program 1255 S. Range Colby, Ks 67701 (785) 462-3984	Dodge City Community College – ADN Nursing Education & Allied Health 2501 N. 14th Ave. Dodge City, Ks 67801 (620) 227-9240	Fort Scott Community College -ADN Nursing Program 2108 S. Horton Ft. Scott, Ks 66701 (620) 768-2909
Garden City Community College – ADN Nursing Program 801 Campus Drive Garden City, Ks 67801 (620) 276-9560	Hesston College - ADN Department of Nursing PO Box 3000 Hesston, Ks 67062 (620) 327-8140	Hutchinson Community College - ADN Nursing Program 815 N. Walnut – Davis Hall Hutchinson, Ks 67501 (620) 665-4930	Johnson County Community College - ADN Nursing Program 12345 College Blvd. Overland Park, Ks 66210 (913) 469-8500
Kansas City Community College - ADN Nursing Program 7250 State Ave. Kansas City, Ks 66112 (913) 288-7626	Labette Community College – ADN Nursing Program 200 S. 14th Parsons, Ks 67357 (620) 820-1263	Manhattan Area Technical College – ADN Nursing Program 3136 Dickens Ave. Manhattan, Ks 66503 (785) 587-2800	National American University-ADN 10310 Mastin Overland Park, Ks 66212
Neosho County Community College – ADN Mary Grimes School of Nursing 226 Beech Ottawa, Ks 66067 (785) 242-2067	Neosho County Community College – ADN Mary Grimes School of Nursing 800 W. 14th Chanute, Ks 66720 (620) 431-2820	Pratt Community College – ADN Nursing Program 348 NE SR 61 Pratt, Ks 67124 (620) 450-2233	North Central Kansas Technical College - ADN Nursing Program 2205 Wheatland Ave. Hays, Ks 67601 (785) 623-6155
Seward County Community College – ADN Nursing Program PO Box 1137 Liberal, Ks 67905-1137 (620) 626-3026

Baccalaureatte Nursing Degree Programs Approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing

Baker University School of Nursing - Featured Program

The BSN program is offered at Baker University's campus in Baldwin City/Topeka, KS. The BSN program is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.

Program Offered: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing - BSN

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Baker University - BSN School of Nursing 1505 SW 8th St. Topeka, Ks 66604 (785) 354-5850	Bethel College - BSN Department of Nursing 300 E. 27th North Newton, Ks 67117 (316) 284-5308	Emporia State University - BSN Newman Division of Nursing 1127 Chestnut Emporia, Ks 66801 (620) 343-6800 x 5641	Fort Hays State University - BSN Nursing Program 600 Park St. Hays, Ks 67601 (785) 628-4255
Kansas Wesleyan University - BSN Nursing Program 100 E. Claflin Salina, Ks 67401 (785) 827-5541	MidAmerica Nazarene University - BSN Division of Nursing 2030 E. College Way Olathe, Ks 66062 (913) 791-3383	Newman University - BSN School of Nursing 3100 McCormick Wichita, Ks 67213 (316) 942-4291	Pittsburg State University - BSN Department of Nursing McPherson Hall, 1701 S. Broadway Pittsburg, Ks 66762 (620) 235-4431
Southwestern College - BSN Department of Nursing 100 College St. Winfield, Ks 67156 (620) 229-6207	University of Kansas - BSN School of Nursing 3901 Rainbow Blvd. Kansas City, Ks 66160	University of Saint Mary - BSN Nursing Program 4100 S. 14th St. Leavenworth, Ks 66048 (913) 682-5151	Washburn University - BSN Nursing Program 1700 SW College Topeka, Ks 66621
Wichita State University - BSN School of Nursing 1845 Fairmount Wichita, Ks 67260-0041 (316) 978-3610

(source: Kansas State Board of Nursing)