Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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Your success is our focus

Make a difference: Become a nurse

With a 100% job placement rate, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program will prepare you to make an impact wherever you go.

Missouri State BSN

Why Major in Nursing?

Affordability – We offer a more affordable program than traditional nursing school. Scholarships and financial aid are available.

Outstanding facilities and labs – Preview what it's like to be in a professional nursing environment. Assess patient health. Perform IV insertions. Build the hands-on skills that you can't get from an online program.

Interprofessional education – We value a well-rounded, health care education. You'll learn and train with students from other health care fields: anesthesia, social care, therapy and more.

Brighter future – With a BSN degree, you can make more money and have greater flexibility in your career. You can go on to pursue teaching or leadership roles in nursing one day.

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Careers and Outcomes

By the numbers

Missouri State's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has a tradition of excellent outcomes and leads you to a career where your services are strongly needed.
Employment
100%
Job placement rate of Missouri State BSN graduates.
NCLEX pass rate
96%
First-time pass rate for BSN students on the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX). The national average is 89 percent. This exam helps you become a registered nurse (RN).
Annual job growth
194,000+
Projected job openings, each year, for registered nurses over the next decade.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Degree options

Review a sample degree plan that details your path to graduation.
Degree plan
Earn your BSN in the traditional four-year timeline.
Degree plan
Do you already have a bachelor's degree? If so, you can complete your BSN in just 15 months.
Resources
Explore resources that help you transfer to Missouri State and finish your BSN.

Already a registered nurse (RN)?

If you're already an RN, you can earn your bachelor’s degree in our BSN-completion program.

The BSN-C (RN to BSN) is flexible and ideal for working nurses. The program can be completed in as little as one year.

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Frequently asked questions
Find answers to some commonly asked questions about the BSN program.
Alliance Partner
Missouri State University is a founding partner of the Alliance for Healthcare Education, a collaboration that will expand the number of health care professionals in our community and the region.

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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.

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

Approval

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