Nursing Major (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
Whether you’re interested in working with patients or want to pursue a leadership role in a healthcare institution, the nursing major prepares you for a variety of healthcare settings. Designed to deliver the best possible preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN®), the Bachelor of Science in nursing program offers a supportive learning environment where you can realize your full potential.
Career Paths
The nursing major prepares you as a generalist in beginning positions in all areas of nursing practice, including maternal, child, mental, adult, and community health nursing. It also provides a foundation for graduate study in nursing.
Notable employers for our nursing graduates include:
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Children’s Mercy Hospital
- Mayo Clinic
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center
- Northeast Regional Medical Center
- University of Missouri Hospitals
Featured Courses
A direct entry into the nursing program allows you to begin nursing coursework your first year. Here’s a sample of courses for the Bachelor of Science in nursing program.
Student Opportunities
Nursing Simulation Center
You can receive personalized instructions in the Nursing Simulation Center, which provides opportunities to practice your nursing and decision-making skills in a controlled environment.
Clinical Sites
With an emphasis on community-based nursing practice, you can engage in a wide range of clinical experiences:
- adult and obstetric acute care at Northeast Regional Medical Center
- geriatric and mental health experience through local agencies
- pediatric experiences in community; school settings; and St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.
Army Nursing Program
Nursing majors at Truman may participate in the four-year or two-year Army Nursing Program to receive a commission as an officer in the Army Nurse Corps.
Nursing Student Organizations
You can get involved with organizations like the Nursing Students Association and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Accreditation and Approval
The baccalaureate degree in nursing at Truman State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org/).
Additionally, Truman’s nursing program is fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN).
Completion of the nursing program does not guarantee eligibility to take the licensure examination (CSR 2200-2.120 Section 335.066 RSMo).
Admission
The Nursing Program at Truman State University admits 60 students every fall semester. Admission into the nursing program is competitive; therefore, the Application and Admission process outlined below must be followed:
1. Applicant must apply to Truman State University and the Nursing Program.
2. Applicant must be accepted into Truman State University as a condition for acceptance into the Nursing Program.
3. For admission into the Nursing Program, a special Application to Nursing and a summary of career goals must be completed and sent directly to the Nursing Department.
4. To complete the application, click on the purple box labeled BSN Application at the following link: Admission to Nursing | Truman State University
5. The application deadline for admission into the Nursing program is January 15. Applications will be reviewed up to April 1.
6. Admission into the Nursing Program is based on the following criteria:
a. ACT of 20 or >.
b. GPA of 2.75 or >.
c. Combined Ability Score of 160 or >. Formula is GPA divided by 4.0 plus ACT percentile
d. Essay.
e. Transcripts.
7. The Nursing Student Affairs Committee which consists of all nursing faculty except for the department chair meets monthly. Based on the criteria outlined above, the committee reviews all applications, rank orders applicants (based on numerical criteria highlighted above), and determines the applicants that should be offered admission into the program.
8. Applicants are subsequently notified of their status within a week. Status includes:
a. Admission offered.
b. Placement on waiting list.
c. Admission denied.
Applying for the nursing major is a two-step process:
- STEP 1: Apply to Truman using the undergraduate admissions application.
- STEP 2: After you have been admitted to Truman, you will need to submit a separate BSN application to apply for the nursing major.
An essay is required for both applications.
FALL START: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Apply by January 15
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