School of Nursing

Undergraduate programs

Launch your career in nursing (BSN) or finish what you've started (BSN-C).

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Major

Nursing (BSN)

Earn a bachelor's degree in nursing and become a registered nurse (RN). Improve lives and provide care.

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Major

Nursing completion (BSN-C)

For registered nurses. Finish your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Available fully online.

Graduate programs

Become a leader at the highest pinnacle of nursing.

Our programs are flexible, so you can work while earning your degree.

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Master's

Nursing (MSN)

Advance your nursing career. Take on greater roles, earn a higher salary and make a bigger impact on patients’ lives.

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Doctorate

Nursing practice (DNP)

Reach the top of your nursing profession. Work in direct patient care or become a leader or administrator.

Graduate certificates

Certificates, which can be completed in less time, help you specialize in an area and enhance your career.

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Certificate

Adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner

Give specialized care to adults who have complex illness and chronic conditions.

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Certificate

Family nurse practitioner

Provide quality care to all patients in a family practice setting.

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Certificate

Nurse educator

Teach future nurses.

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Certificate

Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner

Develop treatment plans for depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions.

Ethics

Mission Statement and School Goals: Here, you'll live by a code of ethics and adopt a culture of caring.

Accreditation

The BSN, MSN, DNP and post-master's certificate programs at Missouri State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation).

Graduate Nurse Practitioner Programs are not regulated in Texas by Section 132.001(1)(B).

Full Approval

Missouri State Board of Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (four-year BSN).

Successful completion of the nursing program does not guarantee licensure. Applicants may be denied licensure in Missouri for one or any combination of causes stated in the Missouri Nursing Practice Act Sect. 335.066, 2 (1-15) RSMo. A copy of the Missouri Nursing Practice Act Sect. 335-066, 2, (1-15) RSMo can be found at https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=335.066.