Nursing Program

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Welcome to a Personally Rewarding, High-Demand Field

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:

is equipped for employment in any health care setting
has endless possibilities for advancing their education
may choose from over 100+ specialties and that number is increasing every day!

Dedicated Faculty, Focused on Helping Students

Faculty who embrace a learning climate of genuine respect
Foster innovation and interprofessional collaboration
Create a safe haven where students can grow as individuals and learn

Nursing, BS Degree

Degree Catalog

Solid Metrics

Academic Year	1st Time NCLEX-RN Pass Rate	Retention	Percentage Employed Full or Part-Time
2023-2024	May 2023 - 100%	TBD	100%
2022-2023	87.80%	90.47%	95%
2021-2022	88.33%	80.35%	87%

Nursing, RN to BSN Degree

Degree Catalog

Solid Metrics

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

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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

Sessions are available for pre-nursing students or individuals interested in additional support through advisement and mentoring Please contact the BSN Adviser Heather Winesburg at Winesburg-H@mssu.edu or call 417-625-9630.

MSSU Departement of Nursing Statement

The Missouri Southern Nursing Department is pleased to announce that on August 11th, 2023, the Missouri State Board of Nursing voted to move the program from conditional to full approval status of the pre-licensure BSN programs with no recommendations. The next site visit is expected for Spring 2028.

We are grateful for the tremendous support of the university and community as we worked diligently over the past three years to make the program of high quality and a supportive environment for the students.

Special thanks to all of our faculty, staff, current students, and nursing graduates who have a huge part in this success!

Lions Forward. Lions Together.

Dr. Lisa M Beals, DNP, MSN, RN Nursing Department Chair