Master of Science in Nursing Degree
offered on the campus of Missouri Southern

Program Overview

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Nursing offers a National League for Nursing (NLN) accredited degree program. The master's program of study is 36 hours. Students admitted into nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist roles must complete 43 hours for graduation.

Students are admitted to one of the following functional roles:

• Nurse Practitioner
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Education
• Administration

And on of the following clinical track emphasis areas:

• Nursing Care of Adults (Family)
• Nursing Care of Children
• Nursing Care of Women

The School of Nursing offers students in northwest and southwest Missouri the opportunity to obtain their MSN while attending classes held on the campus of Missouri Western State College (MWSC) in St. Joseph and Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) in Joplin. UMKC faculty in St. Joseph and Joplin coordinate and supervise clinical experiences while Kansas City faculty teach classes using state-of-the-art telecommunication technology. Students attend classes at these outreach sites and obtain their master's degree without coming to Kansas City.

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School Overview

Established in 1979, the UMKC School of Nursing enrolls over 300 students annually. Located in the heart of Kansas City on Hospital Hill, the school offers the finest in educational opportunities for registered nurses wishing to continue their education to become advance practice nurses.

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School Vision

Through creative academic and community partnerships that enhance nursing practice, research and lifelong learning, the UMKC School of Nursing will prepare students to excel as advanced practice nurses in the dynamic health care environment.

The Advantage of an M.S.N. Degree

A M.S.N. degree opens doors of opportunity in new and expanding fields of health care. A master's degree prepares you as an advanced practice nurse to function as a clinician, educator, consultant, research and nursing leader.

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Discover the UMKC School of Nursing

Our School of Nursing offers flexible scheduling on days, evenings and weekends. Our faculty is committed to providing high quality graduate education in an environment promoting interactive learning. For more information call the Student Services Office at 816-235-1710.

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Administration Criteria

• B.S.N. from a NLN accredited college or university-based program or a B.S.N. from a program comparable to UMKC School of Nursing's B.S.N. program.
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must have at least one year clinical experience within the last three years.
• Current Missouri licensure and licensure in the state in which the student performs clinically.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification. (BCLS).
• Upper division or comparable statistics course with a minimum grade of "B". This course may be taken prior to or concurrent with N555 Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research.

A free standing health assessment course prior to enrolling in N504 Health assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice is highly recommended. (Students are required to possess basic physical assessment skills.)

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Admission Procedures

Call the Nursing Student Services Office for an application packet. Admission into the master's program occurs once a year. Students must apply for summer semester if planning to attend full time and summer or fall semester if planning to attend part time. The application deadline is January 15 for the following summer or fall semester. A $25 non-refundable application fee made payable to UMKC is required at the time the application is submitted.

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Course Requirements for MSN:

• Values in Health Care Decision Making (2)
• Policy, Organ. & financing of Health Care (2)
• health & Society (2)
• Professional Role Development (2)
• Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (3)
• Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice (3)
• Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research (3)
• Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
• Advanced Pharmacology (3)
• Research Project or Thesis (6)
• Clinical Courses (4 courses totalling 14 hours)

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Course Requirements for Post MSN:

• Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
• Advanced Pharmacology (3)
• Post Masters I (3)
• Post Masters II (4)
• Post Master Practicum (5)

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Course Requirements for Certificate NP Pursuing MSN:

• Values in Health Care Decision Making (2)
• Policy, Organ. & Financing of Health Care
• Health & Society (2)
• Professional Role Development (2)
• Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (3)
• Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice (3)
• Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research (3)
• Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
• Advanced Pharmacology (3)
• Research Project or Thesis (6)
• Clinical Course: Final Practicum (3) (must do Advanced Placement credit for 11 hours)

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Thesis/Research Option

Students Enrolled in the MSN degree program have the option to select a thesis or a research project to complete degree requirements.

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