Attention All Prospective Students:
Nursing Application Deadline has been Extended to May 25, 2012.
Applications for All Nursing Programs Now Being Accepted via NursingCAS
The Nursing Department of Governors State University (GSU) is now receiving all applications for the RN-BSN, MSN, DNP, and Certificate programs through an automated admissions system called NursingCAS. NursingCAS is the national centralized application service for students applying to registered nursing programs across the U.S.
NursingCAS offers you a convenient, state-of-the-art, Web-based application service that allows you to apply to any number of participating programs by completing a single application. The online application was specifically designed for your ease and convenience. With far less paperwork, streamlined processing, and ongoing communication with applicants, NursingCAS offers you the ability to apply to multiple programs across the country.
Where Do I Begin?
First, we recommend you read the following items before you begin the actual application process:
Once you've read these materials, begin the application process by clicking on the
Apply Here button at the NursingCAS website. Or, go to the application portal link at https://portal.nursingcas.org.
Please note: Once accepted into a Nursing program (RN-BSN Completion Program, MSN, DNP, or Certificate), you will be asked to submit additional forms to the GSU Nursing Department. Upon admission, you will also need to send a new set of official transcripts to the GSU Office of Admission.
The charge for using NursingCAS is the following:
- Undergraduate Programs: 1st designation is $45, and $30 for each additional designation
- Graduate Programs: 1st designation is $65, and $35 for each additional designation.
Applicants who have further questions are asked to please contact the NursingCAS Support Team at 617.612.2880 or nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org. Their hours of operation are Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Eastern time, and Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern time. When contacting via e-mail, please include your full name, NursingCAS ID number and detailed question.
Thank you very much. And thank you again for your interest in applying to GSU's Nursing Programs.
Welcome to the Department of Nursing
At GSU, we recognize the important role nurses play in our nation's healthcare system.
When it’s time to take your career to the next level, join our caring community at Governors State University Department of Nursing. Let your experience and expertise become the car
eer assets they should be. Earn your BSN, MSN, or DNP at Governors State University.
The Department of Nursing is ready to help you meet your career goals.
At Governors State University, we prepare nurse leaders who:
- Address the challenges of local, regional, national, and global healthcare reform; and
- Continually draw upon a professional heritage of providing quality, holistic care, creating healing environments, and building caring communities wherever they go.
Whether you want to increase your understanding of patient care or you want to earn the credentials you need for career advancement, the nursing programs at Governors State University offer the most affordable and accessible pathways to success.
GSU's Nursing Programs include:
Learn from the Best
Our nursing faculty include Advanced Practice Nurses, seasoned educators, and doctorally-prepared researchers who provide students with our exceptional educational experience. Our nursing faculty are local, national, and international leaders, educators, and practice experts.
Both the undergraduate and master's in nursing programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Take the First Step
For more information about any of the nursing programs, please e-mail the Academic Advisor for the Department of Nursing at nursingadvisor@govst.edu, or phone 708.534.4040.
