The UMKC School of Nursing offers a  B.S.N. program with an accelerated track (AT) that was granted full approval by the Missouri State Board of Nursing on August 27, 2009. The curriculum prepares students to succeed as nurses in the management of health and includes complex problem solving, nursing leadership and management skills in addition to clinical experiences.

This program is designed for students who already have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and have decided they want to get a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).  This track takes the three year pre-licensure course work and condenses it in half for an 18 month completion timeframe.

A sample plan of study for this program is below.  Science courses must be no more than five years old by the time you are accepted into the program.  You must have all final pre-requisite courses completed during the fall as the clinical courses begin in the spring semester.  Courses are offered during the day and it will not be possible to work while completing course work and clinical rotations.

You can apply to UMKC by going to http://www.umkc.edu/admissions/  You must also complete the School of Nursing application which is posted below.  The nursing application is due July 1 and 16 of the 22-23 pre-requisite course credit hours must be completed, with grades, for the July submittal.  It is recommended that the science courses and nutrition, with grades posted, be completed by the July 1 application deadline.  Then the Pathophysiology and statistics courses can be completed the following fall semester, if accepted.  The Student Affairs Committee will review your application, bachelor’s transcripts and GPA, pre-requisite courses, resume or CV, and written essay.  An interview may be requested. 

To find out about the UMKC tuition and fee schedule go to http://www.umkc.edu/adminfinance/finance/cashiers/undergraduate-tuition-fee-rates.asp . There are also equivalency courses for the pre-requisites and most can be found by going to http://nursing.umkc.edu/transferstudents.cfm.

Applicants must demonstrate evidence of attitudes, personal characteristics, and integrity that indicate high probability of successful completion of the degree and meeting criteria to take the National Council of Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

BSN Program Outcomes

There are two information sessions available to prospective accelerated track students that will be offered at the Health Sciences Building, 2464 Charlotte Street, Kansas City, MO 64108.  We ask that you please be on time.

• Monday, December 7, Room 5302, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 15, Room 4302, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Sample Plan of Study

Still have questions? Please contact Jolene Lynn, BSN Program Director at 816-235-6358 or lynnjj@umkc.edu or Judy Jellison, Nursing Student Services Director at 816-235-1740 or jellisonj@umkc.edu.