From the initial date of admission the student must complete the program in a maximum of five years. In addition to its own nursing program, ESU offers a pre-nursing program. Pre-nursing students spend one or two years at ESU and then apply to enter the Newman Division of Nursing or transfer to another institution for the nursing major. The pre-nursing program is designed for students who wish to earn the degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In addition to ESU, Kansas institutions currently granting the degree include The University of Kansas Medical Center, Pittsburg State University, Wichita State University, Fort Hays State University, Washburn University, Newman University, Bethel College, Mid-America Nazarene University, Southwestern College, Baker University, and Kansas Wesleyan.
Most programs require a course in statistics.
Most institutions require the completion of the general education requirements at that institution. Completion of the pre-nursing curriculum is required. This will usually involve 60-64 hours of acceptable college courses, which may include those listed below, dependent upon the requirements of the institution the student wishes to attend. The other courses can be taken as appropriate. 3 hours PY 211 Developmental Psychology 4 hours GB 385 Nutrition 3 hours Speech or Communications 3 hours 3.