Why Study Pre-Nursing?
Northwest offers a pre-nursing program to students in preparation for them to transfer to the completion school of their choice as they work toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The course selection for pre-nursing students is flexible and can meet the needs of all institutions the student plans to apply to for completion.
Typically, students are at Northwest for two years completing general education courses and pre-requisite courses for nursing school. Then, they transfer and complete the last two years of the traditional nursing track at the institution of their choice. Northwest students have found great success both at Northwest and their completion school.
Profession-based Experiences
Partnerships faculty have with organizations in the city of Maryville and surrounding communities offer students hands-on experiences that prepare them for successful careers such as:
- job shadowing at SSM Health Hospital
- working as a certified nursing assistant or aid at one of six nursing homes
- working at assisted living facilities
- shadowing nurses at Mosiac Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri
- enrolling in emergency management training at Northwest
With more than 26 labs in the Garrett-Strong Science Building and $3 million invested in state-of-the-art equipment in the Dean L. Hubbard Center for Innovation, students get multiple hands-on experiences to ensure they are prepared for nursing school.
The Northwest Difference
Founded in 1905, Northwest is a traditional campus with more than 7,200 undergraduate and graduate students. Located in the middle of everywhere, Maryville is two hours from Omaha, Nebraska and Kansas City, Missouri and 2 ½ hours from Des Moines, Iowa.
The Bearcat Advantage provides out-of-state students the opportunity to earn in-state tuition rates that can save more than $7,500. With the average undergraduate financial aid award of $3,588 for in-state students and $9,804 for out-of-state students, Northwest offers a quality education at an affordable price.
At Northwest, the American Dream Grant covers 100% of the tuition and fees for Pell-eligible students.
Save more than $6,800 over four years through our textbooks and laptop program.
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Nearly $25 Million in scholarships and grants awarded annually.
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Students organizations, internships and profession-based learning experiences ensure students are Career Ready, Day One.
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Graduation Rate: 90th percentile of Northwest's national peer group.
