The Admissions Committee reviews applications holistically, considering:
Note: All admissions decisions are final and cannot be appealed. Official acceptance comes via email and postal mail. Please use current contact information within your application
Prior to semester start, you must complete:
Graduating with a baccalaureate does not guarantee eligibility for the NCLEX-RN; licensure is governed by the Missouri Nursing Practice Act §335.066 and §335.046-1.
Applicants must:
The program is fully approved by:
Missouri State Board of Nursing
PO Box 656 Jefferson City MO
573-751-0681
The Bachelor’s in Nursing program at Missouri Southern State University at the College of Health Sciences located in Joplin, Missouri 64801-1595 is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Bachelor’s in Nursing program is continuing accreditation. The next accreditation review is Spring 2028.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/acen-programs-05202024/missouri-southern-state-university-b