Careers and Outcomes

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Gain the key credential and make a bigger impact

Increase your salary potential. Move up the job ladder. Expand your expertise.

By completing your BSN, you'll be in a better position to thrive in today's health care field.

Benefits of completing your BSN

Earning a BSN is one the best investments you can make as a nurse. Some of the key reasons are:

Salary increase

The proof is in the paycheck. On average, BSN-prepared nurses earn a higher salary and are the first choice of employers.

A BSN degree equips you with the exceptional combination of acute care and community health experience along with cutting-edge classroom knowledge.

More job security and career growth

Set yourself apart in the job market.

Many hospitals and clinics are now only hiring nurses who have a BSN or higher. Research (.pdf) from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) shows that a BSN degree can help you provide better patient outcomes as well.

If you want to move into leadership or management roles, a BSN can be your steppingstone and help you advance quicker.

You don't have to put your career on hold

Our program is 100% online and designed for the working RN.

Your courses are delivered in flexible, 8-week blocks. It's possible to complete the program in just three semesters.  Five starting dates are available. We can help you design a personalized study plan that fits your schedule.

Most of our students work full-time and earn an RN's salary while pursuing their BSN.

Other places you can work with a BSN

You can work outside of the hospital, too. 

Take on a variety of roles, such as:

  • Teaching
  • Consulting
  • Leadership
  • Management and administration

Employers value Missouri State University's nursing graduates.

A foundation for graduate study

Take the next step in your education.

Having a bachelor's degree (BSN), is a necessity if you want to pursue a graduate degree in nursing.

We have a variety of graduate programs for registered nurses with a BSN.