Nursing (Pre) Transfer Pathway

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Start Your Nursing Journey at Cowley College

Nurses support the physical and emotional health of individuals as part of a comprehensive medical team.

Cowley offers affordable, transferable foundational courses and provides guidance and advising for competitive nursing program admissions. Cowley also offers Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes, allowing students to begin working in healthcare while preparing for LPN or RN programs.

Pre-Nursing (AS) Pathway
Nursing PRE-BSN

Cowley College’s Pre-Nursing Associate of Science pathway prepares students to transfer into accredited nationwide BSN programs. This pathway is a Kansas Systemwide Wide Articulated Degree, ensuring smooth transfer to participating Kansas universities.

Associate of Science Pathway Details

Transferring

Pre-nursing pathway courses at Cowley transfer seamlessly to Kansas LPN, RN, or ADN programs. Cowley College has created the partnerships below to enhance the transfer process.

Cowley + Southwestern College 2+2 BSN Pathway

This seamless pathway allows students to complete two years of Pre-Nursing coursework at Cowley College, followed by two years at Southwestern College to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Five seats in each cohort are reserved for Cowley College students.

Southwestern 2+2 Pathway Details


Butler Community College – RN (ADN) at Winfield

Butler Community College offers its Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) program at Cowley College's Allied Health Center in Winfield, Kansas. Students apply in both fall and spring semesters, with new Winfield students admitted in fall only. Prerequisites include the TEAS test and specific coursework such as Composition I, College Algebra, General Psychology, and required sciences.

Butler’s Nursing Program Details

Questions? We Can Help!

Cowley College Admissions Representatives and advisors are ready to support your journey and help you explore the right program pathway, understand prerequisite requirements, and prepare a strong, competitive application for nursing programs.

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Kansas residents can earn scholarship dollars to cover expenses and learn for free by completing an eligible associate degree or certificate under the Kansas Promise Act Scholarship. Contact the Scholarships Department to find out more about the Kansas Promise Act Scholarship.


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