How many students are admitted each cohort?
30.
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How often are students accepted into the program?
Once per year in the Fall semester.
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Are there any automatic admission programs for MSSU’s nursing program?
No, all applicants must meet the admission criteria/standards for the program which may be found in Admission Standards.
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How do I schedule an appointment with a MSSU nursing advisor?
To schedule an appointment or talk with a nursing advisor please contact the BSN Advisor at Winesburg-h@mssu.edu or by calling 417-625-9628.
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Can I apply to the nursing program at MSSU if I have never taken a course at MSSU?
Yes, MSSU accepts transfer credits from accredited colleges and universities from across the country. You may visit with MSSU’s admission office at 417-625-MSSU (6778) or 866-818-MSSU (6778). You may also visit the transfer articulation agreement website to see if MSSU has a transfer articulation agreement with your college or university.
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What prerequisite courses are required to apply to MSSU’s nursing program?
Please visit the Admission Standards to view the prerequisite courses.
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If I still have prerequisite courses to complete, am I eligible to apply to MSSU’s nursing program?
Students should apply to the nursing program during their sophomore year or when eligible as determined by the Admission Standards. top
If I have a previous degree, am I eligible to apply to MSSU’s nursing program?
Yes, as long as you meet the MSSU nursing program admission standards.
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Where do students complete their clinical hours while in MSSU’s nursing program?
A wide variety of clinical sites are available for students to complete clinical hours as they progress through the program. Clinical sites are primarily located in the greater Joplin area and include hospitals, clinics, long-term care settings, specialty hospitals, home health agencies, hospice, local public health departments, schools, and the MSSU Simulation Center.
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What courses from other colleges and/or universities transfer to MSSU?
You may visit the MSSU transfer guide to see if MSSU has a transfer articulation agreement with your college or university.
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As of July 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education implemented Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) that requires professional nursing programs to provide:
To effectively inform prospective students, statements about nursing licensure have been added to the Missouri Southern State University Department of Nursing website.
The following information, by state, is complete and accurate to the extent information is available from a variety of sources. Because licensure information continuously evolves, the School cannot guarantee completeness and accuracy. For more information about individual state’s requirements, please visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing website.
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