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.
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:
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.
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.
With an emphasis on community-based nursing practice, you can engage in a wide range of clinical experiences:
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.
You can get involved with organizations like the Nursing Students Association and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
There are multiple resources for financial assistance. Truman also provides information on nursing positions available in surrounding areas.
Browse through our frequently asked to find answers to common questions about the nursing major.
This handbook covers expected student outcomes, policies, and requirements for nursing majors at Truman.
The baccalaureate degree in nursing at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().
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).
The Nursing Program at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ 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 À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and the Nursing Program.
2. Applicant must be accepted into À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ 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 | À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
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.
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵing for the nursing major is a two-step process:
An essay is required for both applications.
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ by January 15
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