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BSN Nursing Program Application

Dear Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in applying to the upper division major in our baccalaureate nursing program. The faculty and staff of the Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing are proud of the quality of our nursing programs, which is reflected in our exceedingly high student outcomes. Pittsburg State University's pre-licensure BSN pass rate on the national board examination (NCLEX) is consistently higher than the State of Kansas average and our attrition rate is the lowest of BSN programs in Kansas. 

It is the responsibility of the applicant to be sure all items on the check sheet are completed by the deadline. Applications received after the deadline will be considered if spaces become available.  

Sincerely,

Amy Hite, EdD(c), DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Director & University Professor
Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing

BSN application procedure

Pre-Nursing Advisement: Fall 2025 BSN Applicants

Questions
For questions about our program, or the application process please call 620-235-4431 or e-mail the school administrative associate at angardner@pittstate

BSN application procedure

The BSN application procedure is for all applicants without RN license.

Deadline
Deadline for application and transcript submission for Fall is December 15.

All applicants – complete these steps
Follow these steps, then start the BSN program application or start the BSN program application simultaneously when you complete step 1.

Step 1. Have you previously attended a school of nursing and left or been dismissed?

If yes, please obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the dean or director of your previous nursing program and have it sent to Amy Hite at ahite@pittstate.edu.

Your application will not be considered until approved by the director and the faculty of the School of Nursing.

Step 2. Complete the application for admission to Pitt State

Unless you are currently enrolled or have already applied at Pittsburg State University, you have to apply for admission and be accepted to Pitt State. Start application for admission or contact the Admissions Office (620) 235-4250.

Step 3. Start BSN nursing application

Step 4. Application fee

Your application is not valid until we receive $55 application fee Pay online. Alternatively, mail your check or money order payable to PSU:

Pittsburg State University
Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing
1701 S. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762

Step 5. Send official transcripts

Official transcripts from each college or university attended can be mailed directly to Pittsburg State University, Office of the Registrar, 1701 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762 or emailed to registrar@pittstate.edu.Transcripts must be received by January 20th.

If you are a transfer student and have not had an appointment with our in-house academic advisor, please contact Joanna Rhodes, MSN, RN at 620-235-4431 to review transcripts and application.

Step 6. Purchase background check

All applicants are required to purchase a background check through CastleBranch. This is a National Background Check in your permanent state of residence. Download instructions

Only non-Kansas residents are required to purchase an additional background check through the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI). Download form

Step 7. Register to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills

All applicants are required to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS). For full admission status, the School of Nursing standard score of 65.0% must be met. The ATI TEAS is taken at the applicant’s cost and one retake is allowed.

Each ATI TEAS test costs $70.00, and will be paid for electronically directly to ATI on test day when you register.

You will need to bring a valid credit or debit card with you to your scheduled test date as well as a photo ID to be admitted to the testing site.

The use of calculators IS allowed on the new ATI TEAS test. Computer monitoring software is enabled. All ATI TEAS testing will be done on the PSU Campus, McPherson Hall, RM 135 in a proctored environment. Arrive for testing 15 to 20 minutes early for check in. Do not be late. Anyone arriving after the scheduled testing time will need to reschedule for another test date.

Test dates Fall 2024:

Tuesday October 15th  9:00am -1:30pm
Friday October 18th 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday October 23rd 9:00am - 1:30pm
Monday October 28th 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Thursday October 31st  9:00am - 1:30pm
Friday November 8th  12:00pm – 4:30pm
Thursday November 14th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesday November 20th 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monday November 25th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday December 3rd 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday December 13th 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday December 17th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday December 19th 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

ATI TEAS preparation is highly recommended. The ATI TEAS Study manual, 7th Edition, can be purchased on Amazon. For additional information about the TEAS, click here https://www.atitesting.com/teas

Schedule a TEAS date

For additional questions, please contact our office at 620-235-4431. 

Step 8. If you are NOT a United States Citizen

A student who is born outside of the United States is required to submit proof that he or she has taken and passed the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language-Internet Based Test). Minimum scores for the TOEFL iBT are as follows: Writing-20; Speaking-20; Reading-19; Listening-20, for a total of 79. Each area must meet the minimum requirement.

For additional questions, contact the international office at 620-235-4680 or visit https://www.pittstate.edu/international/

Step 9. Apply for General Scholarships

Nursing students have a multitude of scholarship opportunities. Unlock these opportunities by submitting your application for general scholarships, which opens on October 1st.

Navigate to scholarships page

Start BSN Nursing application

Questions
For questions about our program, or the application process please call 620-235-4431 or e-mail the school administrative associate at angardner@pittstate

This concludes the BSN Nursing application procedure.