Department of Nursing
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The nursing profession endeavors to assist the individual person, family, group, and the community to attain the best health status possible in a complex, changing world. Toward this goal the profession is committed to continually refine and expand the science of nursing and the skills of its practitioners. The bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program is designed for the registered nurse who wishes to advance his or her knowledge in nursing, the sciences, and the liberal arts. The program helps the registered nurse develop analytic and communication skills for professional excellence.
The BSN curriculum focuses on holistic health promotion for the individual student, the profession, the individual client, the family, groups, and the community. There is a strong emphasis on the nurse's personal development, the needs and future of the profession, and the broad, accountable nursing role that is needed and expected by today's health care consumer. The program prepares the registered nurse for generalist nursing practice. The faculty strives to create a dynamic, interactive learning environment. A variety of faculty members, student experiences, and learning environments is used to meet program and individual student goals. The BSN program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006, 212-363-5555.
Full-time and part-time evening study is available. BSN courses are offered in Kansas City and St. Louis throughout the calendar year in eight-week sessions. A student can complete the program requirements in two and one-half years on a part-time basis.
BSN Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills by integrating knowledge from a broad base of disciplines.
- Apply theory and evidence based knowledge in professional nursing practice.
- Use a holistic approach to promote health for individuals, families, and communities.
- Apply ethical principles that reflect professional nursing values.
- Apply knowledge of the effects of cultural, societal, and environmental factors on health.
- Demonstrate effective communication.
- Demonstrate behaviors that reflect the values of nursing as a caring profession.
Special Requirements
Prior to application to the program, all RN applicants must have a preplanning academic advising interview with BSN program personnel. Students are expected to have demonstrated a minimum GPA. of 2.5 on prior college coursework for admission to the BSN program. The student must also hold current licensure as a registered nurse in Missouri or, for new graduates, a scheduled NCLEX exam within three months of beginning the program.
To progress through the program, nursing courses (NURS) must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. In addition, in courses with a clinical component, students must receive a grade of “Satisfactory” in the clinical portion of the course in order to pass the course. Unsatisfactory completion of the clinical component of the course results in automatic failure of the course. Students may repeat a specific nursing course only one time and no more than two nursing courses may be repeated during the program. Major and Degree Offere
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