If you're researching nursing schools in Kansas City, Rockhurst University's Saint Luke's College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers one of the region's most established sets of nursing programs. From undergraduate degrees to graduate specializations and post-master's certificates, our nursing school in Kansas City is built on more than 115 years of experience preparing health care professionals for the community.
Explore our nursing programs in Kansas City below to find the degree or certificate that fits your career goals.
Rockhurst University offers nursing degrees in Kansas City and online, from the BSN to the DNP. Our nursing school, ranked a top-3 university in Missouri by Niche, delivers clinical excellence through health care innovation, transformative learning, and specialized career pathways, backed by strong clinical placement support, so you're prepared to succeed as a service-oriented health care professional.
What nursing programs does Rockhurst University offer in Kansas City or online?
RU's Saint Luke's College of Nursing & Health Sciences delivers undergraduate, graduate, and certificate nursing programs like a BSN in Kansas City, a hybrid accelerated BSN (ABSN), an online RN-BSN, online MSN nurse practitioner and leadership tracks, an online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and post-master's and RNFA certificates.
Undergraduate Nursing Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
(On Campus) With a BSN degree from Saint Luke’s College of Nursing & Health Sciences, you get a quality education from a proven program with more than 115 years of experience training community-minded health care professionals. Our history in the city and region enables us to provide clinical placements and networking opportunities to advance your nursing career. Learn more about the BSN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Registered Nurses (RN-BSN)
(Online)For registered nurses looking to take the next step in their education and career, Rockhurst University's fully online RN to BSN program addresses your needs. The RN-BSN provides a quality education that builds on the RN’s prior learning and nursing experience while recognizing the unique challenges of pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Learn more about the RN-BSN
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
(Hybrid) Students who are ready to begin a career as a nurse and have already earned a bachelor’s degree in another field can be a part of the ABSN. Classwork is done online with one 10-day, on-campus residency. Learn more about the ABSN
High School Accelerated BSN
For motivated high school students with a passion for health care and a dream of becoming a nurse, the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program designed in collaboration with Summit Technology Academy and Metropolitan Community College (MCC) offers an exciting opportunity to fast-track your nursing career. Learn more about the High School Accelerated BSN
Graduate Nursing Degrees
Master of Science in Nursing – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN-AGACNP)
(Online) Acute care nurse practitioners specialize in care for adults and older adults. Students can build and advance their skills by caring for patients at their most vulnerable while also progressing in their careers. Learn more about the MSN-AGACNP
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN FNP)
(Online) Students can grow their skills and opportunities as Family Nurse Practitioners with Rockhurst University’s Online MSN-FNP program. FNPs provide primary care to patients across the lifespan, from routine checkups to managing chronic conditions. Learn more about the MSN FNP
MSN FNP/AGACNP Dual Track
(Online)The online MSN dual track lets students combine two specialized nursing disciplines into one degree so they can care for patients of all ages with varied medical needs in both acute and primary settings. Learn more about the MSN FNP/AGACNP Dual Track
MSN FNP/PMHNP Dual Track
(Online) The online MSN FNP/PMHNP dual track prepares you to become both a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in one degree, so you can provide primary care to patients of all ages while also meeting their mental health needs. Learn more about the MSN FNP/PMHNP Dual Track
MSN – Nursing Leadership
(Online) The online Master of Science in Nursing-Leadership (MSN-Leadership) degree program prepares nurses to achieve new professional heights as transformative leaders in a variety of clinical and organizational leadership roles. Learn more about the MSN in Nursing Leadership
MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
(Online) Students can expand their skills and career opportunities as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners with the Online MSN-PMHNP program, preparing to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with mental health needs.
This online PMHNP program is designed for RNs with a BSN who want to become practitioners in mental health. Learn more about the MSN PMHNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
(Online and local residency) The online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses to lead change, translate evidence into practice, and improve outcomes for patients, populations, and healthcare systems. With a practice-focused, student-centered approach, students in our online DNP program develop a scholarly project addressing a meaningful, real-world practice challenge while building expertise in leadership, quality improvement, population health, innovation, and systems thinking. The DNP program is fully online, with residency hours completed in the student's local area. The first DNP cohort begins in January 2027. Learn more about the DNP
Nursing Certificates
Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Certificate
(Hybrid) Designed for registered nurses who qualify for CNOR certification and advanced practice registered nurses to achieve certification for surgical first assistant roles, the Registered Nurse First Assistant certificate program at Rockhurst University’s Saint Luke’s College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a pathway to a career as an in-demand perioperative nursing professional. Learn more about the RNFA Certificate
FNP Post-Master's Certificate
(Online) Active registered nurses with an MSN in another specialty can add the Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate to their credentials and expand their scope of practice. Learn more about the FNP Post-Master's Certificate
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Post-Master's Certificate
(Online) Advanced practice nurse practitioners looking to bolster their clinical competencies can expand their scope of practice through the Online AGACNP Post-Master’s Certificate. This allows professionals to become certified to care for adults and older adults with acute illnesses. Learn more about the AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Post-Master's Certificate
(Online)For registered nurses with an MSN in another specialty, this program broadens skills and opportunities. A post-master's certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner expands competencies and scope of practice, helping individuals better serve patients of all ages with mental health needs. Learn more about the PMHNP Post-Master's Certificate
Sedgwick Hall – Home of Rockhurst Nursing
In 2022, Rockhurst reopened the oldest building on campus, Sedgwick Hall, after a $23 million renovation to transform it into a state-of-the-art health sciences hub. The newly renovated academic hall includes:
- Seelos Simulation Center with interactive medical manikins, fully functioning medical equipment and observation rooms.
- Health assessment and skills practice labs.
- 100-person learning studio and event space.
- Study spaces, debrief rooms, student lounges and more!
This new facility gives students in Rockhurst’s nursing and health sciences programs access to hands-on learning that enhances their education and perfects their skills before they begin clinical work.
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