- Continuous enrollment, readmission, or transfer status
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher (with an associate or diploma degree in nursing)
- Unencumbered RN license in Missouri or a Compact State
- Completion (grade of “C” or better; may repeat one time) of:
- BIOL 121: Anatomy & Physiology I (4 hrs)
- BIOL 221: Anatomy & Physiology II (5 hrs)
- BIOL: General & Medical Microbiology (5 hrs)
- CHEM 125: Chemistry for Allied Health (4 hrs) or CHEM 151: General Chemistry (5 hrs)
- ECON 101: Economics of Social Issues (3 hrs) or SOC 110: Sociology (3 hrs)
- KINE 385: Nutrition for Human Development (3 hrs)
- MATH 130: College Algebra (3 hrs)
- PSY 100: General Psychology (3 hrs)
- Statistics (3 hrs) → PSY 320, MATH 310, GB 321, or SOC 350
Additional Requirements (prior to final practicum)
- Criminal Record Check & Caregiver Background Screening
- Physical Exam & Health Documentation (immunizations, TB test, drug/alcohol screen)
- Current CPR certification (AHA Healthcare Provider)
- Documentation of practicum requirements including but not limited to the above.
Application Review & Notifications
- Applications are processed by the Department of Nursing and reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
- Decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
- Applicants will receive official notification of acceptance by MSSU email. Be sure to use your current MSSU email and contact information when completing the application.