UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies
REGISTERED NURSES
Expand your career options with a RN-BSN degree.
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RN-BSN Admission Requirements
- Applicant needs to hold a current unencumbered RN license as a registered nurse in the United States.
- Graduation from a state board of nursing-approved school of nursing. Students requesting admission to the BSN program who are graduates of diploma or non-accredited ADN programs may be admitted on provisional status.
- Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) from the basic school of nursing and all previous and subsequent college coursework. Students applying with a cumulative GPA ranging from 2.0 to 2.499 may be admitted on probation based on review of individual circumstances.
Why Choose UMKC?
More Career Options
- A Bachelor of Science Nursing degree from the UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies will put you on the path to professional growth, leadership, and social advocacy.
More Flexibility
- Our RN-BSN program is an affordable, nationally based program that offers flexible schedules and the ability to work from home.
More Innovative
- The UMKC RN-BSN program is recognized for its innovative and effective use of technology. Our program will ensure you are up-to-date on essential nursing and healthcare topics.
Less Expensive
- Our program offers affordable tuition in states we are authorized to deliver our RN-BSN program. UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies is a top US News Top Online MSN Program.
“I am convinced daily
how important a BSN is.”
“UMKC was my first choice for obtaining my BSN degree through its RN-BSN program because of its reputation in the community and the quality of its curriculum. I am officially a UMKC graduate and could not be more proud and excited!”
– Rhonda Cain, RN-BSN graduate
How Does The Program Work?
The UMKC RN-BSN program is extremely flexible to fit your lifestyle. This is an online program, so at no time are you required to come to campus. The program is for current RN’s only, you must be a registered nurse to apply.
UMKC support services are available to all distance education students. Our online students are treated the same as our on-campus students, and every student is assigned an Academic Advisor and Faculty Mentor.
You will love learning from our highly qualified, online certified, clinically and professionally active faculty. We also offer peer mentoring by senior RN-BSN students, and plenty of opportunities for student-to-student interaction.
The Value of Real-World Experience
We understand the value of practical, real-world experience, and while many online degrees struggle to offer this, at UMKC we pride ourselves on offering more interactive experiences to our RN-BSN students than most other programs.
During the final year of the RN-BSN curriculum, student teams work collaboratively with RN-BSN supervisory faculty, healthcare organizations and hospitals to obtain real-world experiences that will empower you to assume leadership roles after graduation.
UMKC RN-BSN Curriculum
Our curriculum is framed around 11 core competencies, which will enhance your skills and effectiveness as a professional nurse.
- clinical/professional judgment
- communication
- research and provision of evidence-based care
- health promotion and disease prevention
- leadership/management
- technology utilization
- professional valuing/caring
- professional role development
- global perspectives
- health care systems and policy
- teaching/learning
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Is Financial Assistance Available?
UMKC offers scholarships, grants, and loans.
Let us help you navigate your path. Learn about the diverse scholarships and financial aid resources that exist at UMKC, the School of Nursing and Health Studies and from external agencies.
Chancellor’s
Transfer
Scholarship
Chancellor’s Transfer Scholarship
Maximum Academic Year Amount
• $2,000; plus non-resident fee differential if applicable
Qualifications
• Transfer students from any community college or four-year institution
• Must have completed 40 transferable credit hours before attending UMKC
• 3.0 cumulative GPA in all college work attempted
• Full-time enrollment
• Must be working on First Bachelor’s Degree
• Not available for Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Conservatory
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Application
• No application; awarded automatically based on admission information
Learn more about the Chancellor’s Transfer Scholarship
How Long Will It Take?
A full-time plan of study can be completed in just 4 semesters, and flexible part-time plans of studies are also available, including the option of taking one class per semester.
Most students transferring in only need 11-12 courses to earn their BSN. Start times are year round but certain classes are taken one at a time and offered during specific semesters.
On average, our
students complete
the program in
4 semesters.
How Do I Apply?
Are you convinced that the UMKC RN-BSN program is right for you? Here is what you need to know to apply and enroll:
Admission Requirements
Applications are processed in the order they are received, so completing your application early means earlier access to enroll in classes.
- Graduation from a state board of nursing-approved school of nursing. Students requesting admission to the BSN program who are graduates of diploma or non-accredited ADN programs may be admitted on provisional status.
- Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the United States.
- Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) from the basic school of nursing and all previous and subsequent college coursework. Students applying with a cumulative GPA ranging from 2.0 to 2.499 may be admitted on probation based on review of individual circumstances.
- Rolling Admissions – applications accepted until the start of the semester
The Application Process – 4 Easy Steps
- Make sure you meet the admission requirements, listed above.
- Electronically fill out the UMKC Admissions Application and RN-BSN supplemental application. and pay the $65 application fee which covers both the UMKC Application and the RN-BSN Supplemental Application
- Electronically submit your transcripts.
- You will receive your acceptance letter, via both U.S. postal mail and e-mail, along with further instructions.
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