Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Missouri Valley College School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The bachelor’s of science includes a traditional face-to-face track, an LPN-BSN face-to face track, an online LPN-BSN track, and a RN-BSN post-licensure online track.

Why a degree in Nursing from Missouri Valley?

Missouri Valley College’s liberal arts foundation benefits nursing students by fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning skills that are necessary for clinical practice. Our nursing program is a 2+2 program consisting of two years of core and prerequisite courses as a pre-nursing major, and two years of nursing courses and clinical experiences once accepted into the nursing program. In addition to the 2+2 traditional BSN program, we offer an LPN to BSN face-to-face, an LPN to BSN online track, and a RN-BSN post-licensure online track.

As a nursing student at Missouri Valley, you’ll gain experience in a variety of clinical settings, including local community hospitals, tertiary care centers, and other community health centers and agencies. The MVC nursing program follows standards and guidelines set forth by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The nursing program has been granted full approval by the  Missouri State Board of Nursing. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Missouri Valley College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Career/Employment Possibilities

  • Hospitals
  • Outpatient Clinics
  • Research Institutions
  • Home Health
  • High Schools, Colleges & Universities
  • Government Institutions

  • BSN - Traditional Track

    Admission to MVC does not automatically guarantee acceptance to MVC School of Nursing. See application process for BSN.

    Criteria for Admission

    Criteria for admissions to the BSN Program

    • TEAS score 58.7% or higher (in the past 5 years)
    • GPA 2.75 or higher
    • ‘B’ or higher for prerequisite courses

    ATI TEAS Information: https://www.atitesting.com/teas

    TEAS Registration:https://www.atitesting.com/teas/register

    TEAS Details: https://www.atitesting.com/teas/exam-details

    Prerequisites

    • NURS 105-Intro to Nursing
    • EXSI 385-Human Nutrition
    • BIOL 320/ HLTH 320 Microbiology or CHEM 111 General Chemistry I
    • BIOL 275 and BIOL 285 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II
    • PHIL 125/150 Ethics
    • PSYC 225 Development Psychology
    • HLTH 280 Pathophysiology for the Health Professions

    Application Deadline for BSN:

    • Traditional, February 1
    • The School of Nursing will continue to accept applications through July 1st, if seats are available. Seat capacity 21.
    • Traditional BSN Curriculum
    • General Education Core Transfer Credits: All core transfer credits are subject to individual course audits and must meet all accrediting standards/bodies regulations. Course audits will be completed under the guidance of the registrar’s office.
    • BSN School of Nursing Application
    • Late enrollment fees may be assessed.
    • If your application is incomplete, this could interfere with your application and selection process.

    Transcripts

    • Send all official transcripts to admissions@moval.edu or mail to Admissions Office- MVC 500 E College St. Marshall, MO 65340
    • To request a Transcript from MVC: Student National Clearinghouse

    The Missouri Revised Statutes, Section 335.066 from the State Board of Nursing; acceptance into the program and completion of the nursing program does not guarantee eligibility to take the Missouri State Licensure exam.

  • BSN - LPN-BSN Traditional Track

    Admission to MVC does not automatically guarantee acceptance to MVC School of Nursing. See application process for BSN.

    Criteria for Admission

    Criteria for admissions to the BSN Program

    • TEAS score 58.7% or higher (in the past 5 years)
    • GPA 2.75 or higher
    • ‘B’ or higher for prerequisite courses
    • LPNs must reside in Missouri and have an active unencumbered license

    ATI TEAS Information: https://www.atitesting.com/teas

    TEAS Registration:https://www.atitesting.com/teas/register

    TEAS Details: https://www.atitesting.com/teas/exam-details

    Prerequisites

    • NURS 105 Intro to Nursing-1
    • BIOL 275 ** Human A&P I-4
    • EXSI 385 Nutrition-3
    • BIOL 320/HLTH 320 Microbiology-4
    • BIOL 285 Human A&P II-4
    • PHIL 125/150 Ethics-3
    • CHEM 111 Chemistry-5
    • PSYC 225 Developmental Psyc-3
    • HLTH 280 Pathophysiology-3
    • Total Transferred 18 credit hours (with active unencumbered license, see curriculum sheet for courses below).

    Application Deadline for LPN-BSN Traditional:

    • Traditional, February 1
    • The School of Nursing will continue to accept applications through July 1st, if seats are available. Seat capacity 21.

    LPN-BSN Traditional Curriculum

    • General Education Core Transfer Credits: All core transfer credits are subject to individual course audits and must meet all accrediting standards/bodies regulations. Course audits will be completed under the guidance of the registrar’s office.
    • BSN School of Nursing Application
    • Late enrollment fees may be assessed.
    • *If your application is incomplete, this could interfere with your application and selection process.

    Transcripts

    • Send all official transcripts to admissions@moval.edu or mail to Admissions Office- MVC 500 E College St. Marshall, MO 65340
    • To request a Transcript from MVC: Student National Clearinghouse

    The Missouri Revised Statutes, Section 335.066 from the State Board of Nursing; acceptance into the program and completion of the nursing program does not guarantee eligibility to take the Missouri State Licensure exam.

  • BSN - LPN-BSN Online Track

    Admission to MVC does not automatically guarantee acceptance to MVC School of Nursing. See application process for BSN.

    Criteria for Admission

    Criteria for admissions to the BSN Program

    • TEAS score 58.7% or higher (in the past 5 years)
    • GPA 2.75 or higher
    • ‘B’ or higher for prerequisite courses
    • LPNs must reside in Missouri and have an active unencumbered license

    ATI TEAS Information: https://www.atitesting.com/teas

    TEAS Registration:https://www.atitesting.com/teas/register

    TEAS Details: https://www.atitesting.com/teas/exam-details

     Prerequisites

    • NURS 105 Intro to Nursing-1
    • BIOL 275 ** Human A&P I-4
    • EXSI 385 Nutrition-3
    • BIOL 320/HLTH 320 Microbiology-4
    • BIOL 285 Human A&P II-4
    • PHIL 125/150 Ethics-3
    • CHEM 111 Chemistry-5
    • PSYC 225 Developmental Psyc-3
    • HLTH 280 Pathophysiology-3

    Total Transferred 18 credit hours (with active unencumbered license, see curriculum sheet for courses below)

    Application Deadlines for LPN-BSN:

    • LPN-BSN Online, October 1
    • The School of Nursing will continue to accept applications through December 1st, if seats are available. Seat capacity 15.

    LPN-BSN Online Curriculum

    • General Education Core Transfer Credits: All core transfer credits are subject to individual course audits and must meet all accrediting standards/bodies regulations. Course audits will be completed under the guidance of the registrar’s office.
    • BSN School of Nursing Application
    • Late enrollment fees may be assessed.
    • *If your application is incomplete, this could interfere with your application and selection process.

    Transcripts

    • Send all official transcripts to admissions@moval.edu or mail to Admissions Office- MVC 500 E College St. Marshall, MO 65340
    • To request a Transcript from MVC: Student National Clearinghouse

    The Missouri Revised Statutes, Section 335.066 from the State Board of Nursing; acceptance into the program and completion of the nursing program does not guarantee eligibility to take the Missouri State Licensure exam.

  • BSN - RN-BSN Post-licensure Online Track

    Admission to MVC does not automatically guarantee acceptance to MVC School of Nursing. See application process for BSN.

    Criteria for Admission

    Criteria for Admission to RN-BSN Program:

    •  Active and unencumbered Missouri RN License
    •  Meet all core class requirements
    •  GPA  of 2.5 or higher

    Curriculum

    • RN-BSN Curriculum
    • The RN-BSN Post-licensure Online Track curriculum is primarily provided via distance learning. It provides for continuous enrollment. The online track is designed to provide working RNs the ability to pursue undergraduate work/degree through the completion of online courses and faculty and preceptor-guided practicums/clinicals in the student’s own healthcare community. All students are required to attend the online or on grounds orientation. Total course work for the RN-BSN Post-licensure Online Track is 124 hours

    Application Deadlines for RN-BSN: 

    • RN-BSN Application
    • Fall enrollment: School of Nursing will continue to accept applications through July 1st, if seats are available. Seat capacity 10-15.
    • Spring enrollment: School of Nursing will continue to accept applications through December 1st, if seats are available. Seat capacity 10-15.
    • Summer enrollment: School of Nursing will continue to accept applications through May 1st, if seats are available. Seat capacity 10-15. 
    • Late enrollment fees may be assessed.
    • *If your application is incomplete, this could interfere with your application and selection process.

    Transcripts

    • Send all official transcripts to admissions@moval.edu or mail to Admissions Office- MVC 500 E College St. Marshall, MO 65340
    • To request a Transcript from MVC: Student National Clearinghouse
  • Documents

    NCLEX testing for International Students:

    For international students educated abroad and are non-native English speakers, the BSN Program follows the same requirements regarding English test scores required by Missouri Valley College.

  • Scholarships
  • Student Nurses Association

Faculty

Nancy Wiseman
Assistant Professor of Nursing
MSN, RN
Julie Vogel
Academic Coach/Sim Lab Assistant, RN, BSN
Dr. Peggy Van Dyke
Dean
Professor of Nursing
DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Dr. Teresa Taylor
Associate Professor of Nursing, BSN Program
DHPE, MSN, RN
Tammy Plains
Administrative Assistant, MSN Program
Diana Hardesty
Assistant Professor of Nursing, BSN Program
MSN, FNPc
Roberta Griffitt
RN-BSN Coordinator
MSN, RN
Debra Gage
Assistant Professor of Nursing, BSN Program
MHA, BSN, RN
Carla England
Administrative Assistant - BSN Program
Dr. Tonya Eddy
Associate Professor of Nursing, BSN Program
Clinical Coordinator
PhD, RN, CNE
Deanna Donnell
Assistant Professor of Nursing, BSN Program
MSN, RN, CNM
Jennifer Cott
BSN Program Director & Assistant Professor
MBA, BSN, RN

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