Application Period

Upcoming start dates:

  • August 2026
    • Application opens: October 1, 2025
    • Application deadline: May 1, 2026

Admission Criteria

  • Graduate from an accredited MSN program.
  • For tracks 1 & 2: Current licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric CNS.

State Authorization

Visit our State Authorization page to determine if our program is offered in your state.

To Apply for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practitioner Program, you will need

  • A completed online graduate application to Washburn University and the School of Nursing (see below).
    • Reference information (2) from current or past employers, faculty, or professional peers.
    • License information
    • Program track selected
    • Resume
    • No application fee!
  • Official transcript of your MSN sent to the School of Nursing.

Transcripts can be sent to:

Washburn University School of Nursing
Office of Admissions
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

or

etranscripts@washburn.edu 

Complete the Online Application

  1. Create an account.
  2. Start new application and select "Graduate".
  3. Complete personal information, enrollment information, and education history portions.
  4. Upload documentation for graduate program requirements (resume, license information, board certification).
  5. Submit contact information for two professional references.
  6. Complete the signature section.
  7. Review application and submit.
  8. Request that official transcripts be sent directly from the school electronically to etranscripts@washburn.edu or by mail to:

Washburn University Admissions
1700 SW College Ave
Topeka, KS 66621

GET IN TOUCH WITH School of Nursing

School of Nursing
Petro Allied Health Center
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621-1117

Phone & Fax
785.670.1525
Fax: 785.670.1032

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