Nursing

Nurses build close relationships with the patients they see every day because they are hands-on professionals who provide personalized care.

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Nursing at a Glance

Registered Nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families.

Pre-Admission Coursework:  Check Sheet (PDF), Accessible Check Sheet (PDF)

References: Typically, programs require two to three letters and are flexible as to who can write them (instructors, supervisors, coaches, mentors, spiritual leaders...) 

Shadowing Experience or Introductory Course: Not usually required 

Healthcare Experience: Highly recommended and should include patient contact 

Community Service/Leadership Experience: Recommended 

Research Experience: Not required 

Pre-Admission Standardized Tests: KU doesn't require any pre-admission exams, but some programs utilize the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) or the (Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) 

Student Organizations: Pre-Nursing Club, International Pre-Health Sciences Organization, Delta Epsilon Mu (co-ed healthcare fraternity), University of Kansas Women in Medicine, Future Leaders in Healthcare 

Application Deadline: November 1 – typically, students apply during fall of sophomore year 

Resume Required: Yes 

Centralized Application Service: NursingCAS – KU Nursing does not use NursingCAS. Apply through the KU Nursing website. 

Early Decision Option: No 

Interview Required: No 

Rolling Admissions: No