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UMSL continues to play a vital role in advancing the mission of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Oct 28
The UMSL College of Nursing is committed to fostering a culture of academic opportunity and an environment in which all qualified students are successful in the classroom and the healthcare workplace. We are proud to facilitate professional advancement through our innovative programs and prepare nurses as clinicians, scientists, and educators.
With a focus on academic excellence and professional development, the college offers a comprehensive range of programs designed to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry.
Our traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) prepares undergraduate students to successfully pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and begin a rewarding nursing career. The traditional BSN option is a full-time on-campus programs.
The Accelerated BSN program provides individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field or high-achieving students who have successfully completed all required general education and prerequisite coursework a fast-track.
Our undergraduate RN to BSN Program leads to the bachelor’s degree in nursing for the professional registered nurse without repetition of fundamental nursing and clinical courses. Curriculum is designed to be completed in five consecutive semesters over a two year period.
Students with graduate degrees in nursing who wish to pursue Nurse Practitioner specialization may complete a Post-Graduate Certificate in: Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
The DNP Program prepares graduates for the highest level of clinical practice, including clinical and translational analysis for improved practice outcomes. The DNP is offered online cooperatively with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Missouri-Columbia and is based on the needs of each campus and their communities of interest.
The PhD program prepares nurses to pursue theoretical inquiry and conduct original research for the purpose of extending knowledge in the field. The PhD in Nursing is an online program with synchronous and asynchronous classes. Some courses are shared with University of Missouri campuses in Columbia and Kansas City.
We’d love to meet you! Schedule a campus visit, join one of nursing’s academic information sessions, tour our state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab, and meet with a College of Nursing academic advisor. If you have questions about our nursing programs or the admission process, please don’t hesitate to contact nursing@umsl.edu or 314-516-6066.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at the University of Missouri-St. Louis are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791. The baccalaureate degree program is approved by the Missouri Board of Nursing; all programs are approved by the Higher Learning commission.
