1. Are there any part-time or online options available for the BSN program?
No, the BSN program is a full-time program. There are no online options for completion of the BSN.
2. Do all of the prerequisite courses need to be completed when I apply?
Applicants should have completed all pre-nursing requirements (or be currently enrolled) as outlined on the BSN Degree Sheet prior to applying for the nursing program. Students who have up to nine (9) credit hours of pre-nursing courses outstanding will be considered for admission if the courses can be taken during a summer semester or in an online format during the nursing program. All science and math courses must be completed prior to starting the nursing program.
Students must have two of the four following science courses completed prior to applying for admissions:
Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab (must earn a B or better in theory & lab)
Anatomy & Physiology II w/lab (must earn a B or better in theory & lab)
Pathophysiology (must earn a B or better)
Microbiology w/lab (must earn a B or better in theory & lab)
The other two courses can be in progress during the application timeframe but must be completed prior to the nursing program beginning.
The science courses must be completed within the past 7 years.
3. Can I take the prerequisite courses at a community college or online?
Yes. The prerequisite courses can be completed at any accredited college/university or community college. They can also be taken online.
4. When can I apply?
All applications will open on November 1 and close on December 1 of each year for admission the following academic year. Students will be notified no later than February 28 of the decision.
5. How many clinical hours will I have during the BSN program?
Students completing the BSN program complete 765 hours of clinical practice in a variety of specialty areas. The program concludes with a 168-hour Senior Capstone experience where the student works with a preceptor to increase knowledge application, prioritization and decision-making skills as well as help facilitate a smooth transition to professional practice.
6. Are there opportunities to work with diverse populations during the BSN program?
Each student will have a number of opportunities to work with diverse populations during the course of study.
7. When do clinical experiences begin in the BSN program at Missouri Baptist University School of Nursing?
Students in the BSN program begin clinical in their first semester and continue in clinical synthesis experiences throughout the program.
8. Where are clinical courses?
Clinical courses may be held anywhere within a 75-mile radius of the campus. Students are responsible for transportation to and from clinical sites. Clinical experiences usually begin at 6:30 a.m. and go until 3:30 p.m., although there could be some afternoon-to-evening hours.
9. Is there a time limit on when courses had to be completed in order for them to be transferred in to the School of Nursing?
Yes, there is a 7 year time limit on four science courses. Students must have completed the following courses in the past 5 years in order to transfer them in to the School of Nursing.
– Anatomy & Physiology I & II
– Pathophysiology
– Microbiology
