Online RN to BSN Degree

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RN to BSN Degree

About the RN to BSN Program

Missouri Southern State University’s online RN to BSN program is designed for licensed registered nurses who want to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and advance their careers. This flexible, fully online nursing degree builds on prior education and clinical experience to strengthen skills in evidence-based practice, leadership, and community health.

The program is ideal for working nurses seeking career advancement, expanded responsibilities, or preparation for graduate nursing education. With supportive faculty and coursework focused on today’s healthcare needs, students can complete their BSN in a convenient online format designed for working professionals.

Is the RN to BSN Program Right for You?

This program may be a good fit if you:

Are a licensed registered nurse with an associate degree in nursing or nursing diploma
Want to increase your career opportunities and prepare for leadership or specialized nursing roles
Need a flexible, fully online program that fits around your professional and personal commitments
Are interested in developing skills in evidence-based practice, community health, and healthcare leadership
Plan to pursue graduate nursing education or expand your professional qualifications

What You'll Learn in the RN to BSN Program

In Missouri Southern State University’s online RN to BSN program, you’ll build on your nursing experience and develop advanced skills for professional growth and expanded practice roles.

Evidence-based nursing practice and research application
Advanced health assessment and clinical reasoning
Population and community health across diverse settings
Nursing leadership, management, and healthcare systems
Health policy, ethics, and professional nursing standards

Careers with a RN to BSN in Nursing

An RN to BSN opens doors to leadership, specialty, and community health roles. Nurses with a BSN are increasingly preferred by hospitals and healthcare employers.

Common job titles include:

Staff Nurse / Registered Nurse
Charge Nurse / Nurse Manager
Public Health Nurse
Clinical Educator / Case Manager

Graduates of Missouri Southern State University’s RN to BSN program often work in hospitals, clinics, and community health organizations across Missouri and beyond.

Curriculum & Courses

The RN to BSN program includes 120 credit hours of general education, nursing prerequisites, and upper-division nursing courses focused on leadership, evidence-based practice, and population health. The curriculum builds on prior nursing education in a flexible online format for working nurses.

View full curriculum details in the course catalog:

RN to BSN Catalog

Program Format, Location & Schedule

The RN to BSN program is offered 100% online
Coursework can be completed from anywhere, with no on-campus requirement
Designed for working nurses with flexible full-time and part-time study options
Completion time varies based on transfer credits, prior coursework, and course load

Admissions & How to Apply

Applicants must hold an active RN license and meet minimum academic and prerequisite requirements.

To apply, follow these steps:

Apply to Missouri Southern State University
Submit official transcripts and required documentation
Make an appointment with Melanie Markham, RN to BSN advisor/coordinator, to review your plan of study
Review RN to BSN eligibility requirements, including GPA and completed prerequisites

The program offers rolling admissions for fall, spring, and summer entry. Applications are reviewed holistically by the Nursing Admissions Committee, and admission decisions are sent via MSSU email.

Clinical & Health Requirements:

Students must meet clinical and health requirements prior to admission and participation in nursing coursework. This includes a physical examination, required immunizations, and documentation of physical and emotional fitness to meet program standards.

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