School of Nursing

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Degrees for nurses and health care leaders

It's your time to make a difference.

Get a quality nursing education at an affordable cost. Train and grow in state-of-the art facilities.

From bachelor’s to doctoral degrees, the best move in your nursing career starts here.

Undergraduate programs

Start or finish your bachelor’s degree in nursing.

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Major
Nursing (BSN)
Earn a bachelor's degree in nursing and become a registered nurse. 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

Grow your talents or become a leader at the highest pinnacle of nursing.

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

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Master's
Nursing
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
Reach the top of your nursing profession. Work in direct patient care or become a leader or administrator.
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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 nursing to others.
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Certificate
Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner
Develop treatment plans for depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions.

Ethics

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.

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