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:
The BSN program at MSSU prepares students for a rewarding nursing career through hands-on clinical experience and a comprehensive curriculum. Graduates are ready to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a variety of healthcare settings.
| Year | NCLEX-RN 1st attempt |
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 100% student completion rate |
Missouri State Board of Nursing 150% student completion rate |
Employment rate 6 months post-graduation |
| 2025-2026 | 100% | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2024-2025 | 100% | 77.8% | TBD | 100% |
| 2023-2024 | 93.33% | 68% | 85.7% | 95% |
| 2022-2023 | 87.8% | 66% | 90.47% | 87% |
| 2021-2022 | 88.33% | 76% | 80.35% | 95% |
| 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
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
Missouri Southern’s Nursing program has received $347,252 in state funding to help grow opportunities for future nurses and address the nursing shortage in our region.
This funding will:
There’s a nationwide demand for nurses, and MSSU is stepping up to prepare more professionals for the Joplin area and beyond.
