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Northwest Missouri State University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Completion) Program

Overview

Northwest Missouri State University is partnering with community colleges to provide a more convenient way for the Registered Nurse to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. The program is designed to make it easier for the registered nurse to complete the required coursework. Many classes will be blended, combining online work and on-site meetings designed around busy work schedules.

Why Get a BSN?

Nursing is one of the fastest growing job sectors in the United States, with an expected 587,000 new jobs created between 2006 and 2016 (US Bureau of Labor and Statistics). The Missouri Economic Research and Information Council projects an increase of 24.33% in the number of RNs needed in Northwest Missouri. What does this mean for you? According to the US Department of Labor, "Generally, RNs with at least a bachelor’s degree will have better job prospects than those without a bachelor's."

Admission Requirements

Degree Requirements

The number of hours in the program will vary depending on the student’s previous coursework. The degree requires a minimum of 124 academic semester hours, including at least 40 hours in courses numbered above 300 level and 30 hours of courses taken at Northwest.

Class Schedule

Fall 2009
Nur 01-301 Theories and Models of Nursing 3 hours
Nur 01-371 Pathophysiology 3 hours

Right now the Pathophysiology and Theories and Models of Nursing courses will be offered via blended format with three scheduled meeting dates each on Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The theories class will meet Sept. 10, Oct. 8, and Nov. 12.

 

Contact Information

Janet Vanderpool, RN, MSN,
BSN Program Advisor
Northwest Missouri State University
Phone: 660.359.3948 Ext. 1310
E-mail: jvanderpool@mail.ncmissouri.edu