Newman University announces information detailing accredited online RN-to-BSN programs available in Kansas, presented as a guide addressing what the university identifies as a gap in current, reliable information for registered nurses pursuing bachelor's degrees. The guide, compiled with 2026 data, provides side-by-side comparisons of costs, accreditation status, completion timelines, and flexibility features across eight major Kansas programs. Newman University states the guide corrects outdated and inaccurate details found in existing ranking sites. Working RNs can now access verified information on Newman University's tuition rates, Kansas State Board of Nursing approval, and program structures to make informed decisions about degree completion, while the guide aims to provide similar verified details for other programs.
More information is available at https://newmanu.edu/academics/rn-to-bsn
The guide responds to growing workforce demand in Kansas. According to Newman University, 54 percent of registered nurses now begin their careers with bachelor's degrees. Entry-level BSN-prepared nurses earn an average of $71,634 annually, according to ZipRecruiter. Hospitals across Kansas increasingly prefer candidates holding BSN credentials, creating strong incentive for associate-degree RNs to complete their bachelor's education while continuing to work. The guide equips nurses with current program details necessary to evaluate options that align with their career-advancement goals and scheduling constraints.
Newman University highlights its RN-to-BSN program as standing out in the Kansas landscape through a combination of speed, affordability, and regulatory clarity. The program holds accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and explicit approval from the Kansas State Board of Nursing, ensuring graduates meet both national and state standards. Designed as a fully online program for working registered nurses, the curriculum can be completed in 12 months and requires 32 professional nursing credits at a Career Advantage tuition rate of $250 per credit, bringing base professional-course costs to approximately $8,000. Newman University states that this pricing structure positions it competitively against both public and private alternatives in the state.
Admission to Newman's program requires an active, unencumbered Kansas RN license. The university accepts applications with deadlines of August 1 for fall cohorts and January 1 for spring cohorts. The program structure accommodates both full-time and part-time pacing, allowing nurses to balance coursework with employment and personal responsibilities. Curriculum components include ethics, quality and safety, evidence-based practice, public and community health, nursing leadership, and a capstone experience, all delivered in an asynchronous online format.
Kansas offers multiple accredited online RN-to-BSN pathways, each with distinct strengths in cost, completion speed, transfer policies, and scheduling flexibility. The guide, as described by Newman University, provides comparative analysis of programs at Baker University, Fort Hays State University, Wichita State University, Washburn University, Pittsburg State University, the University of Kansas, and Rasmussen University, alongside Newman. By presenting current tuition rates, credit requirements, application deadlines, and practicum or fieldwork expectations, the guide enables nurses to evaluate programs based on their individual circumstances rather than relying on generic institutional rankings or outdated third-party lists.
Registered nurses interested in reviewing the complete guide or learning more about Newman University's program can access detailed tuition, curriculum, and application information directly through the university. Newman University states that the guide was verified against current university catalogs, tuition pages, and Kansas State Board of Nursing resources to ensure accuracy for nurses making significant career-advancement decisions in 2026.
For more details, visit https://newmanu.edu/