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.

Upcoming Missouri State Board of Nursing Site Survey

The Missouri State University School of Nursing Pre-Licensure and Accelerated BSN Programs will host an on-site visit with the Missouri State Board of Nursing on July 14-15, 2025.

Members of the public who wish to submit comments regarding the Missouri State University Nursing Program are invited to do so. 

All written comments should be received no later than July 11, 2025.

Undergraduate programs

Start or finish your bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Download undergraduate brochure (.pdf)

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Major
Earn a bachelor's degree in nursing and become a registered nurse. Improve lives and provide care.
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Major
FOR REGISTERED NURSES. Finish your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Available fully online.
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Pathway
Start your path toward a four-year degree in nursing.

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.

Download graduate brochure (.pdf)

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Master's
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
Reach the top of your nursing profession. Work in direct patient care or become a leader or administrator.
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Certificate
Give specialized care to adults who have complex illness and chronic conditions.
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Certificate
Provide quality care to all patients in a family practice setting.
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Certificate
Teach nursing to others.
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Certificate
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).

 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING MISSOURI STATE BOARD OF NURSING ON SITE REVIEW

The Missouri State University School of Nursing Pre-Licensure and Accelerated BSN Programs will host an on-site visit with the Missouri State Board of Nursing on July 14 and July 15, 2025.

As part of its routine evaluation process, the State Board conducts these surveys to assess nursing education programs and ensure they meet established standards for quality and compliance.

Members of the public who wish to submit comments regarding the Missouri State University Nursing Program are welcome to do so. The comments can be submitted electronically to Sarah.McKee@pr.mo.gov or amy.ackerson@pr.mo.gov or  via mail to

Missouri State Board of Nursing

3605 Missouri Boulevard

P.O. Box 656

Jefferson City, MO 65102-0656

nursing@pr.mo.gov

All written comments should be received no later than July 11th, 2025.

We appreciate your support and engagement in this important review process as we continue to provide high-quality nursing education.

Sincerely

Kathryn Patterson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Associate Professor and School Director

Full Approval

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

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