Accelerated Nursing Programs in Missouri
Missouri has several fast track BSN (bachelor of science in nursing) degree programs for individuals that want to get in out out of college quickly and get back to work.
With unemployment statistics rising across the country, knowing exactly what to do to get a good job and keep it can be a little scary to think about. Registered nursing jobs in Missouri are abundant, especially in the bigger cities. But how much time will this take and what exactly will it cost?
Barnes-Jewish Hospital College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cox College of Nursing
Research College of Nursing
Saint Louis University
University of Missouri-Columbus
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
William Jewell College
The University of Missouri’s Sinclair School of Nursing offers a 15 month on-campus option. The application deadline is October 15. Admissions are made based on a competitive basis. Applicants are interviewed in late November and early December. Undergraduate nursing credits currently are $63.90 per credit. Tuition per credit as a resident is $261.60. Non-resident is $426.50 per credit. Other fees will apply.
St. Louis University’s accelerated BSN is a one year program! There is no official deadline for applications here. That may be an added benefit. Admission decisions begin in the fall for the May 2012 start time. If you have earned at least 77 credit hours in your current BA, including those requirements that meet the core graduation requirements at Saint Louis University, you may be able to apply for the accelerated option.
William Jewell College’s accelerated BSN has a 12 month and 16 month track. The application deadline for admission and scholarship is no later than August 1. 30 students are admitted to each track each year. The January start 2012 16 month program will cost $35,360. The May 2012 12 month accelerated BSN will cost $35,360.
The Cox College of Nursing in Missouri offers a fast track of completion with 128 semester credit hours. Of these, 26 are awarded to the prior BA degree. The remainder consists of 34 credit hours of general education courses and 68 credit hours of nursing courses. They have a Spring-August 15 deadline.
Keep in mind that these programs have become very competitive, especially because registered nurse jobs are in abundance and many have sought to go back to school after being unable to get another job.
Be prepared to look into as many other colleges and universities outside Missouri if you are serious about getting into the program quicker. The study is very intense and high grades in your prerequisite classes are really essential to being accepted into the program.
