College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Traditional Option

 

BSN Programs

In 1981, UMSL established the baccalaureate completion program for registered nurses. In 1994, the program expanded to include a pre-licensure baccalaureate program, making the University the only public institution in the St. Louis metropolitan area that offers baccalaureate through doctoral nursing education. The College enjoys a mutually beneficial relationship with the regions largest and most sophisticated providers of health care services.

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Nursing Faculty

The Colleges nursing faculty members are recognized as leaders in the education of nurses and innovators in the practice and research of nursing. The faculty, through its teaching and research, is at the forefront in the changes in delivery of health care and are dedicated to the advancement of the profession of nursing.

Nursing students have access to faculty through the classroom, clinical settings, regularly scheduled office hours, and extracurricular activities.

BSN Traditional Option

The clinical track of the Traditional Option consists of 2.5 years of nursing coursework (after all general education coursework is complete). It is designed for both freshmen and transfer students. A first-time freshman can expect to complete the entire degree program in 4 years (1.5 years of general education coursework and 2.5 years of nursing coursework).