MSN-Nursing Program Application
Dear Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in applying for admission to the MSN-Nursing with Educational Leadership and Organizational Leadership Emphasis offered by the Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing at Pittsburg State University. We are proud of the quality of our nursing programs. The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, and doctor of nursing practice degree at Pittsburg State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001; 202-463-6930; https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE.
We wish you well with your future academic and professional nursing goals.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Giefer, PhD, APRN, FNP
Director & University Professor
Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing
MSN-Nursing application procedure
QuestionsFor more information or questions about the program please contact Elizabeth Middendorf, Administrative Associate, at
MSN-Nursing application procedure
This application is ONLY for applicants that have completed BSN nursing program and have been accepted to the graduate school.
Complete the application for admission to Pitt State graduate school
Apply for admission and be accepted to Pitt State Graduate School. Start application for admission or contact the Admissions Office (620) 235-4250.
Step 1. Start MSN-Nursing application
"Save and resume later" option is added to the application. This adds convenience to the process of applying to our nursing program.
Step 2. Application fee
Your application is not valid until we receive $140 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 3. Send official transcripts
Transcripts from each college or university attended are to be mailed directly to Pittsburg State University, Office of the Registrar, 1701 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS. 66762. Transcripts must be received by the deadline.
Step 4. Purchase background check
Applicants are required to purchase a background check through CastleBranch. This is a National Background Check in your permanent state of residence. Download instructions
Step 5. Provide RN employment verification
Your supervisor will provide employment information on a company letterhead with a start date noted. You will need enter the supervisors name and email address in the application.
Additional step. If you not a resident of Kansas
- If you are a permanent resident of any state other than Kansas you are required to have a Kansas Bureau of Investigation Background Check. Complete the attached Kansas Central Repository Certified Record Check Request Form and return it to Kansas Bureau of Investigation, ATTN: Central Repository, 1620 SW Tyler, Topeka, KS 66612-1837 along with a check or money order for $30.00 payable to KBI Record Check Fee Fund. If you have questions about completion of the Certified Record Check Request Form please call 620-235-4431. Download form
Questions
For more information or questions about the program please contact Elizabeth Middendorf Administrative Associate, at (620)235-4431 or Dr. Kristi Frisbee, Interim MSN Nursing Coordinator.
This concludes the MSN-Nursing application procedure.