Why the UMKC School of Nursing?

Students come to the UMKC School of Nursing to hone their passion for people with the skills and technical knowledge to give them lasting careers in health care. The School of Nursing offers advanced degrees to nurses who wish to continue their education and now offers a pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is home to a nationally recognized campus for health sciences professions. The UMKC School of Nursing joins Truman Medical Center, Western Missouri Mental Health Center and Children's Mercy Hospital along with the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and the Institute for Human Development on Hospital Hill in central Kansas City.

The School of Nursing has designed its advanced degree programs with working nurses in mind. From RN-to-BSN programs to master's or Ph.D. options, dedicated school faculty assist students in shaping their futures for advanced careers in health care.