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Juliann G. Sebastian, Dean and Professor
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Shirley A. Martin, Dean Emerita
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Margaret Barton-Burke, Mary Ann Lee Endowed Professor of Oncology Nursing, Ph.D.,
University of Rhode Island
Roberta K. Lee, Hubert C. Moog Endowed Professor of Nursing, and Coordinator, DNP Program,
Dr. P.H., University of Texas-Houston
Jean Bachman, Associate Professor,
D.S.N., University of Alabama-Birmingham
Anne Fish, Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ruth L. Jenkins, Associate Professor Emerita
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Wilma Calvert, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Dawn Garzon, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., PNP., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Shelly Hanko, Assistant Professor and Coordinator, MSN Program, Ph.D., FNP,
St. Louis University
Kuei-Hsiang Hsueh, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Arizona
Deborah Kiel, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Richard Yakimo, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., PMH-CNS,
St. Louis University
Dottye Akerson, Teaching Professor
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Sandy Lindquist, Teaching Professor, Associate Dean for the Undergraduate Program
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Nancy Magnuson, Clinical Professor, Vice Provost for Student Affairs, University Health, Wellness, & Counseling, and Acting Associate Dean for Advanced Nursing Education, DNS, FNP,
University of Alabama-Birmingham
Judith Maserang, Teaching Professor,
Ph.D, Saint Louis University
Jean Nelson, Teaching Professor
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Kimberly R. Allen, Associate Teaching Professor, Assistant Dean for Student & Faculty Affairs
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Susann Farberman, Associate Teaching Professor
M.Ed., B.S.N., PNP, Washington University
Susan Kendig, Associate Teaching Professor, JD,
MSN, PNP, University of Missouri-Columbia
Sandy Lindquist, Teaching Professor, Director of the Undergraduate Program
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Diane Saleska, Associate Teaching Professor and Coordinator, Nursing Skills and Simulation Center
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Darlene Sredl, Associate Teaching Professor
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Vicky Becherer, Assistant Teaching Professor,
MSN, Jewish Hospital College of Nursing
Manpreet Budhan, Assistant Teaching Professor
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Julie Campbell, Assistant Teaching Professor
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Sherry Doney, Assistant Teaching Professor
MSN, AP/MH-CNS, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Beth Dudley, Assistant Teaching Professor
MSN, University of Missouri - St. Louis
Martha J. Hirshberg, Assistant Teaching Professor
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Kathy Lee, Assistant Teaching Professor
MSN, Jewish Colleges of Nursing and Allied Health
Vanessa Loyd, Assistant Teaching Professor and Director, Continuing Education and Outreach
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Elizabeth Mantych, Assistant Teaching Professor
MSN, Saint Louis University
Linda Sherman, Assistant Teaching Professor
MSN, Southern Illinois University‑Edwardsville
Wendi Smith, Assistant Teaching Professor
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Lanette Tanaka, Assistant Teaching Professor
MSN, St. Louis University
Jennifer Taylor, Assistant Teaching Professor
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Claudia Valentine, Assistant Teaching Professor
MSN, FNP, University of Texas at Arlington
Yakima Young-Shields, Assistant Teaching Professor
MSN, ANP, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Amanda Finley, Lecturer
MSN, University of Missouri - St. Louis
Gary Frandsen, Lecturer
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Chris Recktenwald, Lecturer
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Chris Spencer, Lecturer and Assistant Coordinator, Nursing Skills and Simulation Center
MSN, University of Missouri - St. Louis

General Information

The College of Nursing offers academic nursing programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Knowledge and skills needed to complete the professional licensure examination to become a registered nurse are available through a basic baccalaureate option. Nurses who have obtained their basic nursing education through associate degree or diploma nursing programs may fulfill the requirements for the B.S.N. completion option without repetition of previous nursing education. The Master of Science in nursing program, offers areas of emphasis in the roles of nurse educator and advanced practice nursing. The Ph.D. program in Nursing is offered in cooperation with the Schools of Nursing at University of Missouri‑ Columbia and Kansas City. Admission to the Ph.D. program is available at the post B.S.N. and M.S.N. levels. The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is offered in cooperation with the Schools of Nursing at the University of Missouri- Columbia and Kansas City and prepares students for the highest level of advanced clinical nursing practice.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
All students with International or Permanent Resident status are required to complete an English as a second language (ESL) assessment with the UMSL ESL office. Based upon this assessment students may be required to complete recommended ESL courses before enrolling in nursing courses.

CONTINUING EDUCATION-EXTENSION AND OUTREACH
Both credit and noncredit continuing education offerings in nursing are presented to provide nurses with new information, techniques, and trends within the nursing profession. Some of these offerings are in outreach sites as part of the college’s commitment to working in collaboration with community partners to provide higher education for nurses.

Undergraduate Studies

The College of Nursing provides course work leading to the Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN). The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. The undergraduate program offers two means for achieving the bachelor’s degree in nursing: studies that are preparatory for completion of the professional nurse licensure examination (pre-licensure track) and advanced placement for the professional registered nurse without repetition of fundamental nursing and clinical courses (RN/BSN track). An accelerated pre-licensure option is available for qualified persons who hold earned degrees in non-nursing fields, or outstanding students who have completed all prescribed general education and science course work. Baccalaureate students meeting admission criteria may participate in the Pierre Laclede Honors College. Students who have been dismissed from another nursing program are not eligible for admission to the pre-licensure BSN program.

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) - Admission to Traditional Four-Year Track or Part-time Evening and Weekend Option (Pre-licensure)

BSN Traditional Admission Criteria

NURSING MAJOR (Pre-clinical)
Students admitted to the nursing major begin by completing all nursing prerequisites and general education coursework. Admission to the nursing major does not guarantee enrollment in clinical nursing courses unless a student is admitted into the Freshmen Guaranteed Clinical Major. Program completion does not guarantee eligibility to take the nursing licensure exam (pursuant to the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, 20 CSR 2200-2.120 (3)(C).

In order to be considered for the nursing major students must meet the following criteria:

Freshmen Guaranteed Clinical Major

First-time freshmen and applicants each with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours:

Note: Students admitted as Freshmen who are guaranteed a space in the clinical major courses must maintain full-time enrollment at UMSL.

General Freshmen Admission Nursing Major (Pre-clinical) Admission Criteria
First-time freshmen and applicants with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours:

Transfer Admission to Nursing Major (Pre-clinical) Criteria
Applicants with 24 or more transferable college credit hours:

Clinical Major Admission Criteria for 4 Year Traditional Track

Spaces for the clinical nursing major are assigned on a competitive and space available basis for each admission period. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

BSN Traditional Application Procedure

To Apply For Nursing Major (Pre-clinical)

First-time freshmen and applicants with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours, send the following:

Applicants with 24 or more transferable college credit hours, send the following:

Completed University application
Official college transcripts

To Apply For Clinical Major in the 4 Year Traditional BSN Track

To be considered for the clinical major, students must file a separate clinical major application available through the College’s website or Office of Student Services and send it directly to the College of Nursing. Students must complete an application for the Clinical Major during their last semester of enrollment in prerequisite coursework and send the following:

Application deadlines for the clinical major

To be admitted to the clinical nursing major all material must be submitted to the College of Nursing, Office of Student services by the following dates: