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Juliann Sebastian, Dean
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Shirley A. Martin, Dean Emeritus
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Roberta K. Lee, Hubert C. Moog
Endowed Professor of Nursing*,
Dr. PH, 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*
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Donna Taliaferro, Associate Professor*
Ph.D., Texas Women’s University-Denton
Kathleen Borcherding, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Wilma Calvert, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Dawn Garzon, Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Kuei-Hsiang Hsueh, Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., University of Arizona
Kimberly Stieglitz, Assistant Professor*
D.N.S., Rush University
Judith Maserang, Clinical Professor*,
Ph.D, Saint Louis University
Dottye Akerson, Clinical Associate Professor
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Cynthia Billman, Clinical Associate Professor
MSN, University of Missouri-Columbia
Susann Farberman, Clinical Associate Professor
M.Ed., PNP, Washington University
Susan Kendig, Clinical Associate Professor
MSN, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Deborah Kiel, Clinical Associate Professor
MSN, Saint Louis University
Sandy Lindquist, Clinical Associate Professor*
Interim Associate Dean
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Ann C. Seckman, Clinical Associate Professor
MSN, Clarkson College
Bussen, Jennifer, Clinical Assistant Professor
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Julie Campbell, Clinical Assistant Professor
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Kathy Lee, Clinical Assistant Professor
MSN, Jewish Colleges of Nursing and Allied Health
Elizabeth Mantych, Clinical Assistant Professor
MSN, Saint Louis University
Jean Nelson, Clinical Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Melodie Rowbotham, Clinical Assistant Professor
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Diane Saleska, Clinical Assistant Professor
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Linda Sherman, Clinical Assistant Professor
MSN, Southern Illinois University‑Edwardsville
Darlene Sredl, Clinical Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Yakima Young-Shields, Clinical Assistant Professor
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Vicky Becherer, Clinical Instructor
MSN, Jewish Hospital College of Nursing
Beth Dudley, Clinical Instructor
BSN, McKendree College
Gary Frandsen, Clinical Instructor
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Chris Recktenwald, Clinical Instructor
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Chris Spencer, Clinical Instructor
BSN, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Jennifer Taylor, Clinical Instructor
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Janet Whitworth, Clinical Instructor
MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Mary Kay Wolf, Clinical Instructor
MSN, Saint Louis University

* Members of Graduate Faculty

General Information
The College of Nursing offers 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 is offered in cooperation with the School of Nursing at University of Missouri‑Kansas City. 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 College of Nursing provides course work leading to the Bachelor of Science in nursing. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Missouri 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 courses (RN/BSN track). An accelerated prelicensure option is available for qualified persons who hold earned degrees in nonnursing 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.

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

Freshmen Honors Program

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

• Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
• High school class rank in upper ¼  of graduating class.
• Minimum ACT of 24.
• Admission to the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

Note: Students admitted to the Honors Nursing Program will be guaranteed a space in the clinical major, providing satisfactory academic progress,

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

• Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 on 4.0 scale
• High school class rank in the upper 1/3 of graduating class
• Minimum ACT of 21

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

• Minimum 2.5 G.P.A. on 4.0 scale on 24 or more transferable credit hours from an accredited college or university.

CLINICAL MAJOR
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:  

• Minimum 2.5 cumulative G.P.A. on 4.0 scale
• Completion of all prerequisites courses
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative G.P.A. in Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology I & II, and Microbiology (first attempt calculated only)
• Required science courses completed within 10 years prior to enrollment

To Apply For Nursing Major (Pre-clinical)

First-time freshmen and applicants with fewer than 24 college credit hours, send the following:
Completed University application
Official high school transcripts or GED score
Official ACT or SAT score
Official college transcripts, if applicable

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

Completed University application
Official college transcripts

To Apply For Clinical Major

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

Completed University application
Completed College of Nursing clinical application
Official college transcripts

Application deadlines: For fall semester clinicals apply by February 1; for spring semester clinicals apply by October 1.

Study plans are samples. A student’s progression through the program may vary.  In addition, admission requirements and curriculum are subject to change.

Degree transfer pathway to accelerated option

• Admission to the university (see Undergraduate Admission and Application Procedure section in this Bulletin.
• Graduate of either an accredited diploma or associate degree program in nursing.
• Evidence of current licensure as a registered nurse with eligibility for licensure in Missouri.
• Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale)* on all previous college-level course work. (excluding nursing coursework)
• Minimum of 30 academic hours of college credit applicable to a degree.
• *Cumulative GPA of 3.0 required of individuals seeking accelerated access to MSN option.
• Admission to the university (see Undergraduate Admission and Application Procedure section in this Bulletin)
• Baccalaureate or higher degree from regionally accredited college or university.  Applicants not  holding a baccalaureate degree must have completed 62 semester hours of general education academic credit before beginning the program, including prescribed course work, as evidenced by official transcript.
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0 on 4.0 scale for students with baccalaureate or higher degree or 3.2 on a 4.0 scale for students not hold a baccalaureate degree.
• Completion of all prerequisites general education and science courses for major in nursing with grade of C or higher.
• Two letters of recommendation that address applicant’s ability to be a self-directed learner.
• Basic computer literacy prior to beginning nursing courses required in nursing major.

Admission as a nursing major does not guarantee enrollment in clinical nursing courses for the traditional BSN track.  You must apply for admission to the clinical nursing major during the last semester of your general education and prerequisite course work.  Spaces in the clinical nursing major are competitive and limited. Admission to the clinical major will be based on:

• Successful completion (minimum grade of C-) of General Education and prerequisite course work.
• Cumulative grade point average.
• Cumulative grade point average in required science courses (Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Microbiology, Chemistry). When calculating your grade point average for these courses we will be using the first grade you earned in each course.

To be admitted to the clinical nursing course all material must be submitted to the Office of Student services by the following date:

• Fall admission – July 1st
• Spring admission – October 1st

Clinical Nursing admission forms may be picked up in the Student Services Office

Students are required to furnish their own transportation to and from campus and clinical agencies. Students must have automobile access for all community experiences through the program. For specific information regarding the B.S.N. degree program, contact Nursing Student Services and Records office at (314) 516-6066 or 1-888-NURSEUM or http://www.umsl.edu/divisions/nursing.

Credit by Transfer and Examination
Credit may be granted for selected general studies. See Admission and Application Procedure section in this Bulletin for credit information.

Degree Requirements
The bachelor of science in nursing degree requires comprehensive course work in general education and nursing.  Basic undergraduate nursing course work includes theory, on-campus laboratory and clinical activities. Clinical experiences require weekday, evening, and/or weekend commitments. Full-time study in the prelicensure baccalaureate track can be completed in four academic years. The prelicensure accelerated track requires full-time study and can be completed in 15 months. RN/BSN course work is offered at selected metropolitan sites, on-campus, and by Internet.  Clinical activities in the RN/BSN Program are community-based and may be completed in the student's home community.

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Undergraduate nursing majors may not take required related area general education or nursing courses on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

Support Course Requirements
Nursing majors must complete all general education requirements of the university as outlined in this Bulletin (see Undergraduate Studies, General Education Requirements).

In addition to meeting the university's general education requirements, the following specific courses must be completed prior to initiation of the nursing major. See a curriculum planning guide for specific courses and proper sequencing.

1) Natural science course work
Biol 1131, Human Physiology and Anatomy I
Biol 1141, Human Physiology and Anatomy II
Biol 1162, General Microbiology
Chem 1052, Chemistry for Health Professions (or equivalent)

2) Behavioral science course work
Psych 1003, General Psychology
Psych 1268, Human Growth and Behavior
Econ 1000, Introduction to American Economy (or equivalent)

3) Humanities
Any Philosophy course

4) Nursing
Nurs 0100, Orientation to Nursing
Nurs 2103, Nutrition and Health (or equivalent)
Nurs 2105, Communication in the Nursing Profession (or equivalent)
Nurs 3799, Quantitative Analysis in the Health Sciences (or equivalent)

Nursing Course Work Requirements

Prelicensure
3101, Nursing and Health *
3106, Assessment of Clients in Health and Illness*
3110, Pathophysiological Bases of Nursing Practice
3111, Pharacotherapeutics in Nursing Practice
3205, Adult Health Nursing I*
3206, Adult Health Nursing II*
3214, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing*
3215, Nursing of Women and Childbearing Families*
3216, Child and Family Health Nursing*
3804, Ethical and Legal Dimensions of Nursing Practice
3807, Nursing Research
3808, Management and Leadership in Nursing
3817, Information Systems Utilized in Health Care
4300, Community Health Nursing*
4310, Senior Synthesis*

The RN/BSN-C curriculum is designated to be completed in six consecutive semesters and takes two years to complete.  The innovative FLEX Program offers flexibility and accessibility in a part-time program.  The FLEX Program allows students to choose to complete their BSN online, on campus, or at various satellite sites in the St. Louis area.

Admission Requirements RN/BSN-C

• Admission to the University
• Computer literacy
• Associate or diploma from State Board approved nursing program
• Minimum cumulative grade point of 2.5 (4.0 scale)
• Current professional licensure with eligibility for licensure in Missouri
• Completion of a minimum of 30 academic credit hours

3807, Nursing Research (or equivalent)
3808, Management and Leadership in Nursing
3817, Information Systems Utilized in Health Care
3900, Dimensions of Professional Nursing
3920, Health Assessment*
4901, Family and Community Nursing*
4905, Values in Professional Nursing
4911, Synthesis in Nursing Practice*
* Includes a laboratory and/or clinical component

Cooperative Graduate Programs in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing
The College of Nursing at St. Louis, in cooperation with the School of Nursing at University of Missouri‑Kansas City, offers graduate nursing studies in three functional roles nurse educator, nursing leadership, and advanced practice nurse.

Clinical specialization for students in the advanced practice role is offered in the areas of:

• Health care of the family.
• Health care of the adult.
• Health care of women.
• Health care of children.
• Health care of neo-nate.

This graduate program offers students three ways of completing the master of science in nursing degree: completion of a minimum of 36 credit hours with emphasis in the role of the nurse educator; completion of a minimum of 36 credit hours with emphasis in the role of the nurse leader of health systems; and completion of a minimum of 43 credit hours with emphasis in the role of advanced practice nurse (clinical nurse specialist or nurse practitioner). Those selecting the practitioner functional role option will be eligible to complete national certifying examinations. Opportunities are also available for completion of post M.S.N. requirements leading to eligibility for practitioner certification. Graduates completing the clinical specialization or practitioner functional options are eligible for endorsement as advanced practice nurses in Missouri.

Admission Requirements

Nurse Educator:

• B.S.N. from an accredited nursing program or B.S.N. program comparable to UM-St. Louis College of Nursing B.S.N. degree.
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
• Current professional licensure with eligibility for licensure in Missouri.
• Successful completion of an undergraduate descriptive and inferential statistics course.
• Successful completion of an undergraduate health assessment course or equivalent
• Computer literacy.
• Basic cardiac life support certification

• B.S.N. from an accredited nursing program or B.S.N. program comparable to UM-St. Louis College of Nursing B.S.N. Program
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
• Current professional licensure with eligibility for licensure in Missouri
• Successful completion of an undergraduate descriptive and inferential statistics course
• Computer literacy
• Successful completion of an undergraduate health assessment course or equivalent.
• Basic cardiac life support certification

Advanced Practice Nurse (Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner)

• B.S.N. from accredited nursing program or B.S.N. program comparable to UM-St. Louis College of Nursing B.S.N. Program
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
• Current professional licensure with eligibility for licensure in Missouri
• Basic cardiac life support certification
• Successful completion of an undergraduate descriptive and inferential statistics course
• Successful completion of an undergraduate health assessment course
• Computer literacy

The Nurse Practitioner option also requires:

• Two letters of reference
• Narrative outlining goals.
• Two years of clinical experience with chosen population

Availability of clinical resources may limit the number of applicants accepted to the practitioner option.  Students are required to find their own Preceptors for the Nurse Practitioner Clinical Courses N6954 and N6955. Deadline for Fall admission is July 1st.  Deadline for Spring Admission is October 1st.

All MSN Programs

Degree Requirements

Nurse Educator
6104, Values and Diversity in Health Care
6106, Policy, Organization, and Financing of Health Care
6140, Health Promotion Across the Life Span
6111, Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice
6112, Nursing Research Methods
6114, Evidenced Based Nursing
6309, Role of the Nurse Educator
6320, Nursing Program and Curriculum Development
6321, Instructional Strategies in Nursing Education
6952, Synthesis Practicum
Educ 6410, The Adult Learner
Ed Rem 6707, Classroom Measurement and Evaluation
OR
Ed Rem 6709, Educational and Psychological Measurement

Nursing Leadership of Health Systems
6104, Values and Diversity in Health Care
6106, Policy, Organization and Financing of Health Care
6111, Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice
6112, Nursing Research Methods
6114, Evidenced Based Nursing
6140, Health Promotion Across the Life Span
6409, Role of the Nurse Leader
6425, Managed Care Services
6426, Health Resources Management
6428, Theory and Practice in Nursing Leadership
6952, Synthesis Practicum

Elective from Nursing, Business, or Managerial Decision Making and Informatics

Advanced Practice Nurse (Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner)
6104, Values and Diversity in Health Care
6106, Policy, Organization and Financing of Health Care
6111, Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice
6112, Nursing Research Methods
6114, Evidenced Based Nursing
6140, Health Promotion Across the Life Span
6509, Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist/ Nurse Practitioner
6518, Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice
6524, Health Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice
6520, Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
6739, Adult Primary Care I: Diagnosis & Management in Advanced Nursing Practice OR
6741, Family Health I: Diagnosis & Management in Advanced Nursing Practice OR
6743, Child Health I: Diagnosis & Management in Advanced Nursing Practice OR
6746, Women’s Health I: Diagnosis & Management in Advanced Nursing Practice OR
6740, Adult Primary Care II: Diagnosis & Management in Advanced Nursing Practice OR
6742, Family Health II: Diagnosis & Management in Advanced Nursing Practice OR
6744, Child Health II: Diagnosis & Management in Advanced Nursing Practice OR
6747, Women's Health II: Diagnosis & Management in Advanced Nursing Practice
6954, Advanced Practice Nursing: Internship I
6955, Advanced Practice Nursing: Internship II

The curriculum is divided into three general categories of knowledge:

• Nursing Theory/Science/Modes of Inquiry
• Quantitative and qualitative research methods,
• Philosophical foundations of science
• Cognates outside of the discipline of nursing

Admission Requirements
Doctoral students are admitted at various times during the academic year. Applicants are evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Graduation from an accredited baccalaureate program with 3.2 minimum GPA (4.0 scale).
• Graduation from an accredited master's program with a 3.5 minimum GPA (4.0 scale).
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
• Two letters of reference.
• Original essay on professional goals and research interests.
• International applicants should meet minimum requirements on tests of written and spoken English (TOEFL, Minimum 550 or better is desired).
• International students must also apply through the International Student Services.
• Interview by invitation.

Degree Requirements
While each program of study is individualized, Ph.D. students complete a minimum of 72 hours of graduate-level course work that include a minimum of 12 hours for the dissertation. A maximum of 30 M.S.N. hours, which support the program of study, are individually evaluated to determine eligibility for transfer.

The following defines the overall structure of the program:

Nursing Theory/Science/Modes of Inquiry

Nursing Theory, 6-9 hours within the College of Nursing that include the development of nursing science and theory.

• Philosophical foundations of science.
• Advanced nursing theory development and validation.

Nursing Science, 9-16 hours within the College of Nursing.Of these courses, students choose at least one course from one of the three substantive areas:

• Health Promotion and Protection
• Health Restoration and Support
• Health Care Systems

Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods,

Philosophical Foundations of Science

Research and Inquiry, 6-12 hours external to the College of Nursing, such as advanced statistics, research design, or computer applications.

Nursing Research and Inquiry, 12-18 hours within the College of Nursing that include quantitative design, and methods in nursing research; advanced qualitative design, methods and analysis of nursing data; advanced quantitative measurement and analysis of nursing data; and qualitative methods in nursing research.

Dissertation, 12 hours.

Cognates, 9-12 hours outside the discipline of nursing which support the selected substantive area.

Sigma Theta Tau
The college is an official chapter--Nu Chi--of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. Membership is offered by invitation to the Nursing students in the upper third of their class and to nurses recognized as outstanding community nursing leaders.

Student Nurses' Association
The College of Nursing is a constituent of the National Student Nurses' Association. The purpose of the organization is to provide baccalaureate students an opportunity to connect with the nursing profession through service and professional development activities.  The organization is open to all nursing majors and clinical nursing majors.

Black Student Nurses' Association
The College of Nursing is a constituent of the Black Student Nurses' Association. The purpose of this organization is to provide black nursing students in the prelicensure baccalaureate track the opportunity to serve as a support group for African-American students, collaborate with other African-American groups to compile archives relevant to African-American nurses, and to promote participation in interdisciplinary activities.

Continuing Education-Extension
Continuing Education offerings in the field of nursing are currently presented to provide nurses with new information, techniques, and trends within the nursing profession.