Application and Admission

to the RN-BSN Online Option

To be admitted to the School of Nursing’s RN-BSN Online Option, the following are required:

  • application and admission to the University
  • application and admission to the School of Nursing
  • official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended on file
  • transcript review on file with an academic plan of study completed
  • minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for the 61 hours of general and foundation courses required
  • minimum grade point average of 2.0 for courses taken at MU
  • current licensure as an RN in the United States and eligibility for licensure in Missouri
  • an interview may be requested
  • For more information, click here.

Students not meeting the above criteria may submit a petition for special consideration. Special consideration may be given to students who have demonstrated unusual motivation toward a nursing career and whose backgrounds demonstrate substantial economic or cultural diversities. Because of the School of Nursing's commitment to rural health care needs, special consideration also may be given to students from rural areas.


Required general and foundation courses

Courses Credit Hours
English Composition II 3
Humanities or Fine Arts 9
History or Political Science 3
General Psychology 3
Introduction to Sociology 3
College Algebra 3
Statistics 3
Microbiology* 4
Anatomy* 4
Physiology*
 4
Pharmacology** 3
Human or Therapeutic Nutrition** 3
Human Growth and Development (Life Span) ** 3
Nutrition/Diet Therapy** 3
Social Science/Biological Science/Physical Science/
Mathematical Science/Behavioral Science
6
Electives 6
   
Total 60
120 credit hours are needed for graduation. Additional electives my be required.
*All science courses will be evaluated on an individual basis for the transfer of credit.
**May be challenged through standardized examinations. 		 


To begin, click here.

 

For additional information, contact:
Student Affairs Office
RN-BSN Online Option
S235 School of Nursing
Columbia, MO 65211
E-Mail: nursing@missouri.edu
Phone: (800) 437-4339
(573) 882-0277

Send copies of all college transcripts to:
MU Admissions
230 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211

After receiving a transcript evaluation, schedule an appointment or a telephone conference with the academic adviser.

 

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