From Service to Leadership in Nursing
The 68C to BSN program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is designed exclusively for Army Practical Nursing Specialists ready to transition from LPN to RN and earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This one-of-a-kind program builds on your military training, fast-tracks your degree, and prepares you for leadership in civilian and military healthcare settings.
Recognized by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and supported by St. Louis Army ROTC, this program offers a direct, efficient pathway from 68C training to RN licensure and a BSN degree.
This program is designed for individuals who completed the Army Practical Nursing program at the Army Medical Education Training Campus and served as an Army 68C LPN. The 68C to BSN program accepts 68C military coursework for transfer credit, shortening the time to bachelor’s degree and RN licensure.
Admission Criteria:
- Admission to the University by completing the UMSL Undergraduate Application
- Successful completion of MOS-68C Training Program as evidenced by Joint Service Transcript.
- Unencumbered LPN license
**Students must be able to attend nursing classes in person and participate in clinical rotations at assigned facilities in the St. Louis area.
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Program type:
Major, BSN
Format:
On-Campus
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Why earn your 68C to BSN degree at UMSL?
Built for Army 68C Nurses: Your military training counts. This program awards transfer credit for your Army Practical Nursing coursework, helping you complete your degree faster.
Accelerated Path to RN Licensure: Move from LPN to RN with a streamlined curriculum designed specifically for your background and experience.
One of the First Programs of Its Kind: UMSL’s 68C to BSN pathway is one of only a few in the nation and the first in Missouri.
Hands-On, Real-World Training: Gain clinical experience in the St. Louis region while learning in advanced simulation environments.
What You Will Learn
You’ll build on your existing clinical knowledge while developing advanced nursing competencies in:
- Adult health (acute, chronic, and complex care)
- Behavioral health nursing
- Maternal and family care Pediatric nursing
- Pharmacology and pathophysiology Healthcare policy and leadership
- Population health and ethics
Coursework emphasizes critical thinking, clinical judgment, and leadership. We prepare you for modern healthcare environments.
Graduates are prepared for roles in:
- Hospitals and health systems
- Military and VA healthcare
- Community and public health
- Specialized clinical settings
Program of Study
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL1100 | First Year Writing | 3 |
| NURS2050 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS3050 | Pharmacology for Nurses | 3 |
| NURS3900 | Role of the Baccalaureate Prepared Nurse | 3 |
| MATH1030 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | Elective Course | 3 |
| Total | Total Credit Hours | 18 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS1000 | Cultural Diversity in Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS3060 | Care of the Behavioral Health Client | 4 |
| NURS3070 / NURS3170 | Care of the Adult Client Health I – Acute and Common Care | 5 |
| PSYC1003 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | Elective Course | 3 |
| Total | Total Credit Hours | 18 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities Elective | Online Humanities Elective | 3 |
| ENGL3100 | Junior Level Writing (Online) | 3 |
| American History & Government | Online Social Studies Requirement | 3 |
| Total | Total Credit Hours | 9 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS4030 | Nursing Care of Children & Families | 5 |
| NURS4010 / NURS3180 | Care of the Adult Client II – Chronic and Complex Care | 5 |
| NURS4020 | Nursing Care for Women & Childbearing Families | 5 |
| Humanities Elective | Elective Course | 3 |
| Total | Total Credit Hours | 18 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS4060 | Synthesis of Concepts in Professional Nursing | 4 |
| NURS4065 | Synthesis of Professional Practice Immersion Clinical | 4 |
| NURS4900 | Ethics & Values in Population Health | 3 |
| NURS4910 | Health Care Policy for the Professional Nurse | 3 |
| MATH1105 | Basic Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| Total | Total Credit Hours | 17 |
Review Full Degree Requirements
Non-Missouri Residents: Prospective students are responsible for reviewing the UMSL state authorizations page to see if this program is offered in their state throughout their program and to review the licensure or certification requirements for the state in which they reside.
Student organizations
Make new friends and learn new skills by joining one of our Recognized Student Organizations. Here are several opportunities you may be interested in as a nursing major:
- Minority Student Nurses Association
- Student Nurses Association
- Triton Health Educators
- Student Government Association
- Students of the University of Missouri
Clinical experience
The College of Nursing is proud to prepare nurses as clinicians, scientists and educators and facilitate professional advancement through our innovative programs. Students gain hands-on experience in a variety of clinical settings throughout the region, including BJC, Mercy, SSM and St. Luke’s, as well as Delmar Gardens and Shriner’s Hospital for Children, giving students access to leading specialists, cutting-edge technology and best practices in acute care, primary care and community care.
Prior to these clinical experiences, students train at UMSL’s Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center, which replicates actual health-care settings and includes computerized human models, fully operational hospital beds, suction, oxygen, ventilators, a baby warmer and more.
