SCHOOL OF NURSING ONLINE
ABOUT THE BSN-C
READY TO APPLY?
STRENGTHEN YOUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS TO ADVANCE AS A NURSE WITH YOUR BSN
To apply to this program, you first must be admitted to Missouri State University.
Many employers require nurses to continue their education and obtain BSN degrees. Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? Strengthen your critical thinking skills to advance as a nurse with your BSN degree. With a BSN, you will gain knowledge in areas such as advanced health assessment, community healthcare, and leadership. Earn your BSN and prepare yourself for advanced roles in nursing.
1. Apply to Missouri State: To apply visit: missouristate.edu/apply
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING NURSING DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM
ADVANCE YOUR NURSING CAREER
COMPLETE YOUR BSN DEGREE ONLINE
2. Apply to the Missouri State BSN-C program: After being admitted to Missouri State, apply to the BSN-C through the NursingCAS system. You will need your Missouri State student identification number (called an M-number) to apply. nursingcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login.
PREPARE YOUR PATHWAY TO A SMOOTH TRANSITION If you graduated with an Associate of Arts (AA) degree and are a registered nurse, you will have fulfilled MSU’s general education requirements for completing a bachelor’s degree. If you graduated with an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree, and are a registered nurse, you may be required to complete additional general education classes. The School of Nursing provides an individual consultation with each student to individualize their program of study. Our advisors will assist you with formulating a degree pathway.
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WE’RE HERE TO HELP CONTACT US Ashley Paul, MSN, RN Professional Building 200 School of Nursing Missouri State University Springfield, MO | 417-836-5310 ashleypaul@missouristate.edu
BSN-C classes are offered 100% online on a part-time or full-time basis with start dates in the spring and fall semesters. Nursing courses are 3 credit hours and offered in 8-week blocks.
Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer and Institution.
online.missouristate.edu/bsnc
A PATH TO GRADUATION
Your pathway to earning your BSN may be completed in three steps. Use the outline below and the checklist at right to determine your individual plan of study. Your clinical component can be done close to home. Coordinate with the School of Nursing to secure a clinical opportunity where you live.
WHAT WILL IT TAKE FOR YOU TO COMPLETE YOUR BSN-C DEGREE? CHECK OFF WHAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED. SEE WHAT YOU HAVE LEFT TO COMPLETE.
STEP ONE • Complete an AA degree or Core 42; or ASN and MSU General Education requirements.
• Possess an unencumbered RN license.
BSN-C CHECKLIST
STEP TWO Complete the nursing program general requirements.
AA degree (or) Core 42 (or) ASN degree Unencumbered RN license
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
PSY 121
Required General Education Courses SOC 150 PSY 121 Statistics
Introductory Psychology
SOC 150 Introduction to Society STATS
Choose one: AGR 330, MTH 340, PSY 527, IPE 381, or SOC 302
FA L L B LO C K C O U R S E S
SPRING BLOCK COURSES
1ST BLOCK COURSES
1ST BLOCK COURSES
NRS 306 Professional Emergence
NRS 306 Professional Emergence
NRS 353 Research for the RN
NRS 335 Pathophysiology for the RN
IPE 375 Introduction to Interprofessional Health Care 2ND BLOCK COURSES
2ND BLOCK COURSES
NRS 341 Nursing: Individuals and Families
NRS 342 Nursing: Health Assessment
NRS 357 Evidence Based Practice for the RN
NRS 338 Pharmacology for the RN
STEP THREE Complete these final courses consecutively. CLINICAL COURSES
NRS 442 Nursing: Community Health I (Fall, 2nd block) NRS 443 Nursing: Community Health II (Spring, 1st block. This course has a clinical component.) NRS 482 Advanced Leadership and Management for the RN (Spring, 2nd block. This course has a clinical component.)
Nursing Courses NRS Elective NRS Elective NRS 306 Professional Emergence NRS 335 Pathophysiology for the RN NRS 338 Pharmacology for the RN NRS 341 Nursing: Individuals and Families NRS 342 Nursing: Health Assessment NRS 353 Research for the RN NRS 357 Evidence Based Practice for the RN IPE 375 Intro to Interprofessional Health Care NRS 442 Nursing: Community Health I NRS 443 Nursing: Community Health II NRS 482 Advanced Leadership and Management for the RN