Department of Nursing
The Fort Hays State University Department of Nursing has courses and programs designed to meet your diverse learning and career needs in a student-centered learning environment. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs, post-graduate certificate programs, and a doctoral degree program.
Our excellent programs are approved by the state of Kansas. The Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), at Fort Hays State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at Fort Hays State University is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
Undergraduate Nursing Programs
Traditional On Campus BSN Program
Online RN to BSN Program
- Students may reside in any
State (except TN, UT, WY, AL, WA)
Online Graduate Nursing Programs
Online Masters in Nursing Education
Students may reside in any State (except TN, UT, WY, AL, WA) and have a current RN license in the state of their clinical rotations
Online Masters in Nursing Administration
Students may reside in any State (except TN, UT, WY, AL, WA) and have a current RN license in the state of their clinical rotations
Online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Requires a student to graduate from an accredited
school with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree - Requires a student to reside in the State of Kansas
and have a current Kansas RN license - Requires minimal on-campus days each year
Online APRN to Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Requires a student to graduate from an accredited school with a Master's of Science in Nursing Degree in an Advanced Practice role as a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Midwife, or Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Students may reside in any State (except TN, UT, WY, AL, WA) and have a current RN license from that state. Must also hold a current APRN license
- Requires 2 or fewer on campus days each year
The RN to BSN program, MSN programs, and DNP program are online. These programs do not meet the requirements for International students who require on-campus courses.
Nursing at FHSU
The Department of Nursing programs incorporate the latest technology in a student-friendly environment. As a student in our department, you will:
- Interact with a core of well-qualified faculty who are eager to share rich clinical and nursing experiences with you in courses with small class sizes.
- Pursue a degree in one of our programs of excellence and get prepared for an exciting and rewarding career.
- Make use of student resources.
- Network and make friends through student and professional organizations.
We are excited that you have chosen to advance your career and ready to aid you in your quest. Please contact us to learn more about Nursing at FHSU.
The Department of Nursing has scheduled a review and on-site evaluation of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The dates of this review and on-site evaluation are from October 30 to November 1, 2017. CCNE allows an opportunity for program constituents and other interested parties to submit, in writing, comments concerning a program's qualifications for accreditation. Written third-party comments will be received by CCNE until 21 days before the scheduled on-site evaluation. Written third-party comments must be received by CCNE by October 9, 2017. All comments are to be directed to:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Attn: Third-Party Comments
655 K St., NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001