With a nursing degree, you’re prepared for an in-demand career in the medical field.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
Online Nursing Program
Take the next step in your career here.
You’re ready to take the next step, and we're ready to help. With SEMO's fully online RN to BSN program, you can work full-time while earnining your degree in a flexible online format. Our online RN to BSN program is also nationally accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Our online nursing program in Missouri builds upon your experience and knowledge and allows you to complete field experiences in your area.
Where Bold Ideas Take Shape
In the RN to BSN online program, learn from clinical and theory courses covering a variety of healthcare topics. More specifically, you’ll drive real change:
- Work with experienced, caring faculty with a minimum of a master’s degree.
- Work with a preceptor or mentor in your chosen specialty field.
- Learn leadership & management skills.
What Can You Do with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)?
Graduates of the online nursing program work in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals, schools, government agencies, and more.
Prepare to practice nursing in your preferred area, or apply to graduate school after completing the program.
Online Nursing Program Career Opportunities
- Nurse
- Nurse case manager
- Insurance company nurse
- School nurse
- Nurse educator
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Online Nursing Program Outcomes & Careers
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$87k
Nursing Instructor
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics the mean annual salary for nurse instructors is $87,090.
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96%
BSN NCLEX-RN first time pass rate
In 2024, the US-educated, first-time BSN NCLEX pass rate was 91.92%. Our pass rate for 2024 exceeded this national benchmark, reaching an outstanding 96.08%.
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$98k
Registered Nurse
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a registered nurse is $98,430.
Turn Ambition into Action
The RN-BSN degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
Applicants must:
- Must be a permanent resident of Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, or Arkansas.
- Have a minimum Cumulative 2.5 GPA.
- Have a valid nursing license in the state in which you practice and have successfully completed the following: Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Microbiology, English Composition II, Chemistry and the majority of the non-nursing courses.
- Meet all requirements of a background check verified by CastleBranch. A code will be given to you to subscribe to this service once the Director of the RN-BSN program and the online program specialist have verified that all criteria listed above is met.
I. Required Support Courses
(Some courses may fulfill General Education requirements.A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in each support course.)
- BS113 Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
- BS114 Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
- BS340 Microorganisms and the Human Hosts (4)
- CH180/CH181 Chemistry in Our World/Basic Principles of Chemistry (3-5)+s
- FN235 Nutrition for Health (3)+
- PY220 Psychological Development Across the Lifespan (3)+
II. General Education Requirements
- Social and Behavioral Sciences - 6 hours
- Constitution requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities and Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
III. Required Nursing Courses
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in all courses within the major.)- NS011 RN-BSN Education Assessment (0)
- NS380 Holistic Assessment (4)8
- NS385 Research for Professional Practice (3)8
- NS386 Professional Practice: Community Health (6)
- NS390 Framework for Professional Nursing (4)8
- NS480 Professional Practice: Nursing Leadership and Management (6)
- NS483 Gerontological Nursing Care of Older Adults (3)8
IV. Additional Requirements
- MA155 Statistical Reasoning (3)+S
- U 412 American Health Care System (3)+ 8SW
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
This sample plan does not include required prerequisite coursework. General education requirements will be taken as available within course schedule.
First Year
First Semester (13 hours)
- NS385 (2nd 8 weeks) (part-time & full-time) 3 hours
- NS390 (1st 8 weeks) (part-time & full-time) 4 hours
- NS480 (full-time only) 6 hours
Second Semester (13 hours)
- NS380 (1st 8 weeks) (part-time & full-time) 4 hours
- NS386 (full-time only) 6 hours
- NS483 (2nd 8 weeks) (part-time & full-time) 3 hours
Summer (6 hours)
- MA155 (part-time & full-time) 3 hours
- UI412 (part-time & full-time) 3 hours
Full-time students complete nursing sequence in summer
Second Year
First Semester (6 hours)
- NS480 (part-time only) 6 hours
OR
- NS386 (part-time only) 6 hours
Second Semester (6 hours)
- NS386 (part-time only) 6 hours
OR
- NS480 (part-time only) 6 hours
- NS011 0 hours
What will it cost?
I have learned the most and have had so many opportunities in my career from becoming involved in my profession and staying connected to Southeast.
Molly Eggleston
'14 Mercy Hospital and Excellence in Nursing Recipient by St. Louis Magazine
College of Education, Health and Human Studies
This degree is housed within the College of Education, Health and Human Studies. The college boasts programs that train students in mind, body, and soul. So, whether you want to teach, to care, to support, or to fix, we have a program to get you there.
Cassandra Loggins, Ph.D., MSN, RN, CNE
Director of the RN-BSN Online Program
The Southeast Online RN-BSN program allows you to continue your education with a flexible schedule from the comfort of your home. We believe that
nurses should deliver "knowledgeable caring" to all patients. This means that you are committed to being a life-long learner. The dedicated nursing faculty in the RN-BSN program will strive to help you be knowledgeable and successful.
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Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.
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Online Learning at SEMO
When it comes to your success, we do whatever it takes. Online learning at SEMO takes the same reputable college courses taught by Southeast faculty and makes them available anytime, anywhere.
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Getting the Job
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, and sell your knowledge and experience—if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. Our boldly supportive faculty will provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
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