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Welcome to a Personally Rewarding, High-Demand Field


Now more than ever the professional nurse is recognized for the contributions made around the world as well as local community. As a nurse you play a key role in helping people maintain, enhance, and restore their health. We deliver care with a focus on quality, safety, teamwork, and patient-centeredness. You can become a key player in this rewarding profession and we need your help on the frontlines!

The Baccalaureate prepared nurse:

  • is equipped for employment in any health care setting
  • has endless possibilities for advancing their education
  • may choose from over 100+ specialties and that number is increasing every day!

 

Dedicated Faculty, Focused on Helping Students


  • Faculty who embrace a learning climate of genuine respect
  • Foster innovation and interprofessional collaboration
  • Create a safe haven where students can grow as individuals and learn

 

Nursing, BS Degree


Degree Catalog


Solid Metrics

Academic Year 1st Time NCLEX-RN Pass Rate Retention Percentage Employed Full or Part-Time
2024-2025 May 2024 - 100% TBD TBD
2023-2024 Annual rate - 93.33%
May 2023 - 100%
85.7% 100%
2022-2023 87.80% 90.47% 95%
2021-2022 88.33% 80.35% 87%

 

Nursing, RN to BSN Degree


Degree Catalog

Solid Metrics

Academic Year Retention Employment
2024-2025 TBD TBD
2025-2026 TBD TBD
2026-2027 TBD TBD


The Missouri Southern State Baccalaureate Nursing Program is fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing with the next site visit planned for 2028. 

Missouri State Board of Nursing P.O. Box 656 Jefferson City, MO Telephone:1-573-751-0681

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Rank #10 BSN Program in the State of Missouri source: 2021 Rankings: The Best Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs in Missouri | NursingSchoolsAlmanac.com

Sessions are available for pre-nursing students or individuals interested in additional support through advisement and mentoring Please contact the BSN Adviser Heather Winesburg at Winesburg-H@mssu.edu  or call 417-625-9630.


Public Comments


The MSSU Department of Nursing is taking public comments for the upcoming Missouri State Board of Nursing Focused Site Visit scheduled for December 12th, 2024. The Focused Site Visit is in response to the Department's proposal requesting an additional 20 students' admission each spring from the Missouri State Board of Nursing. 

The BSN and LPN to BSN program currently admits 30 students each Fall. 
Comments may be submitted to Dr. Lisa M Beals, DNP, MSN, RN Department of Nursing Chair at beals-l@mssu.edu or by phone at 417-625-9628.