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Board approves initial Chamberlain BSN approval and multiple curriculum changes
Summary
The Kansas State Board of Nursing accepted initial approval for Chamberlain University's BSN program (up to 120 students annually with three start dates) and approved several curriculum change requests and capacity increases for nursing programs across the state.
The Kansas State Board of Nursing approved initial program approval and a package of curriculum changes affecting several nursing education programs.
The board accepted the initial site visit report for Chamberlain University’s BSN program with initial approval to admit up to 120 students annually and three start dates (September, January and May). The board also required a follow-up site visit after the first graduation before approving additional enrollments.
Education committee members summarized several curriculum‑change motions that were moved and approved: Rasmussen University received approval to align BSN outcomes with the 2021 AACN essentials and to increase admission capacity at one campus; Fort Hays University and Tyler Community College received multiple program‑outcome and credit‑hour adjustments to align with new curricular standards; Highland Community College received approval to add a fall admission and increase capacity by 15 seats for its LPN‑to‑RN pathway beginning in fall 2026. Donnelly College will receive an on-site evaluation Oct. 13–15 with recommendations to return to the board in December.
Why it matters: The approvals affect enrollment capacity and curriculum alignment with national education standards, which can influence workforce supply in hospitals and clinics across Kansas. Board members emphasized ongoing monitoring and follow‑up site visits when initial approvals are granted.
Board action: The consent agenda (nursing education staff report, site visit schedules and petition summaries) was approved by voice vote. Individual curriculum‑change motions were moved, seconded and carried; in several cases the motions specified implementation timelines (for example, Highland Community College’s fall 2026 admission change). Members did not tie funding decisions to the approvals.
What’s next: Staff will perform the scheduled follow‑up site visits and return findings to the board at future meetings. The Donnelly College on‑site evaluation is scheduled for Oct. 13–15, with recommendations to the December board meeting.
