Rigorous courses of study, state-of-the-art facilities, subject matter experts in the classroom, academic partnerships with regional hospitals, hands-on learning, and excellent career preparation — current students and recent grads alike sang the praises of MNU’s School of Nursing in the 2025 Niche rankings of Best Colleges in America. MNU was ranked the top nursing school in Kansas and #2 in the KC metro area.
This 12-month program propels you to your goal quickly. It’s focused and intense in a student-centered, experiential learning environment that promotes respect, clinical judgment, and critical thinking skills that align with best-practice guidelines. We will cheer you on in every step of your journey to become a nurse!
MNU nursing graduates are highly sought by hospitals and healthcare organizations.
At MNU, we combine faculty expertise and state-of-the-art laboratories with your personal motivation to provide you with an unmatched opportunity for coursework and clinical completion in just 12 months. You’ll be prepared to successfully take the NCLEX-RN® exam and accomplish your ultimate goal of becoming a qualified registered nurse.
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A degree from MNU is a competitively priced, affordable option designed for students with a busy schedule. We’re here to help you find the best options to assist you as you work toward earning your degree.
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This program is eligible for the RISE Opportunity Scholarship. MNU has committed over 2 million dollars to support adult students who wish to complete an advanced degree. Apply now or connect with admissions to learn more: pgadmissions@mnu.edu or 913.971.3800
Your degree is an investment in your future. We have a variety of different payment options available, so you can choose the option or combination of options, that best fits your situation. The total cost will be calculated based on your program and can be divided into multiple payments.
The Federal Direct Student Loan Program is an additional payment option. MNU School Code: 007032. Information and applications may be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Services Office at 913.971.3298 or finaid@mnu.edu.
MNU appreciates the service and protection that the Military provides for us all. We offer a Military Financial Aid Program that can help active military, veterans and their spouses reposition themselves in the working world.
Students should apply directly to MNU. A Nursing CAS application is not required. You may submit your application while some of your prerequisites for the ABSN program are still in progress.
Students should apply directly to MNU. Prospective students will need to provide:
Please see our Academic Catalog above above for more information.
Please see our Academic Catalog above for more information.
There is no time limit within which your prerequisite courses need to have been taken.
Please see our Application Process section above for more information
Please see our Application Process section above for more information
Your chosen references will be emailed a form through the MNU application, so you will not need to obtain written documents yourself. With the references, you will want to enter the name, occupation and email address of the individuals you are using as references.
Please make sure that the email address you use is correct, and one that your references will check regularly, to ensure they receive the recommendation form in a timely fashion.
Here are some sample occupation titles, “Manager”, “Professor”, or “Supervisor”. An email will go to the people you identify, with log-in information. Each will enter their ratings, and they may also upload a letter of recommendation.
All official transcripts need to be sent to the Admissions Office for the college of Professional and Graduate Studies. You may also submit unofficial transcripts to MNU for a preliminary unofficial review to determine whether you have missing prerequisites to complete.
No. The selection committee uses the personal statement in lieu of an interview.
Once your application is complete, it may take a couple of months (depending on where we are in the application cycle) before your application is reviewed by the committee. Once your application is reviewed by the committee, you will be notified by the admissions team via text and email regarding your acceptance status.
At times, students have not been able to start the program at the time when classes start for the cohort of students. You can contact the Admissions Department to request a delayed program start date. The details are outlined in our Admission Deferral Policy. If this applies to you, please review the detailed policy and process for deferring your start in our program.
We offer monthly informational meetings both in-person, and in an online virtual webinar format, to provide additional information about the ABSN program and application process. Contact us for additional information on upcoming opportunities to get your questions answered at 913.971.3800.
The mission of MidAmerica Nazarene University’s School of Nursing Virtual Patient Center is to create a safe, student-centered experiential learning environment that promotes respect, clinical judgment and critical thinking skills that align with best-practice guidelines.
The vision of MidAmerica Nazarene Universities’ Virtual Patient Center is to create a realistic, innovative healthcare environment where students engage in active learning, reflection, and personal growth to inspire and prepare professional nurses for optimal patient care.
The University accreditation is through the Higher Learning Commission.
96% of MNU’s 2018 Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates passed the NCLEX-RN® exam on the first attempt—higher than state and national averages. For the last 10 years, our nursing graduates have exceeded the national pass rate; and, for the last 12 years, they have exceeded the Kansas average pass rate.
To read more about requirements for a Kansas registered professional nursing license.
Find the nursing program that’s right for you. Talk to your MNU team to customize your journey.
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