Nursing (completion program for registered nurses) (BSN)

The School of Nursing offers a junior-senior level nursing program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) for registered nurses. Degree candidates must be licensed registered nurse or currently enrolled in an associate degree or diploma nursing program. Admission to the program is by application and selection as stated in the admission policies.

Admission policies

Application must be made to both the University and the School of Nursing.
Unencumbered current licensure in good standing as a registered nurse.
Students preparing to graduate from an ADN/ASN program may apply and be provisionally accepted to the BSN-C program. Provisionally accepted students may begin non-clinical coursework until the receipt of RN licensure.
GPA of 2.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale, based on at least 30 hours of college work. GPAs below 2.50 will be considered on an individual basis.

Additional requirements of the program

Once accepted into the BSN-C program, students will be required to pay a college fee per credit hour. The college fee will be assessed at the time of registration in NRS classes.

Major requirements

Specific General Education requirement:

PSY 121 - Introductory Psychology

Upper division nursing requirements:

One course in statistics from:

Public Affairs Capstone Experience will be fulfilled by completion of:

NRS 443 - Community Health Nursing II

Technical requirements

The Missouri State University BSN-C is an online program. Didactic online content is delivered using asynchronous and synchronous formats. Applicants to the BSN-C program must be computer literate and be comfortable using word processing, spreadsheet management, and presentation graphics software. Students are expected to manage files, navigate the Internet and access resources, and use a computer, camera, video,scanner, and email. Students who have deficiencies in these areas are encouraged to seek training before the start of the program.

The School of Nursing uses the Blackboard course management system for all courses. Students will be required to upload documents and download files. Video conferencing software may be used. Requirements of the program include access to broadband (cable or DSL) connections, a web camera and microphone, and a computer with wireless capabilities to meet the minimal hardware requirements. MSU multimedia content is optimized for Internet Explorer and Firefox.

Readmission policy

Continuing enrollment in Missouri State University should be maintained to be considered a student in the BSN-C program. Students who interrupt their education for a year or more must follow University readmission policies.

Total Credit Hours: 39

University level requirements:

Accelerated graduate program in Nursing

Eligible students in this major may apply to the Master of Science in Nursing program. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more information. Refer to Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate Classes for additional information and procedures for obtaining permission for Mixed Credit.