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Complete list of Missouri schools that offer approved RN pre-licensure education programs

How to Become a Registered Nurse in Missouri

People who enjoy helping others should consider becoming a registered nurse. The average RN salary in Missouri is $61,920 a year, or $30 an hour. People interested in becoming a nurse need to choose a facility that is properly accredited to instruct nursing students. No educational institution can guarantee placement due to changes in the economy, student progress and other factors beyond their control. Schools and institutions that make promises that seem too good to be true probably are. Finding the program that is best for you is a big decision and should be carefully planned.

Community College Nursing Programs

People who simply want to become a registered nurse and do not care about moving up the ladder to higher nursing ranks might find a community college to be their best option. The community college will require them to take some general education courses that have nothing to do with nursing, but that is part of earning an Associates degree. A community college registered nursing certificate will include course work directly related to nursing as well. The instructors will ensure that the students obtain a solid working knowledge of the science of nursing. Many community colleges have laboratories that allow nursing students to practice real life techniques without someone’s life being at stake. A certification in this type of program only takes two years, so the student can quickly become a registered nurse.

Four Year College Nursing Programs

People who want to become an RN, but also have a desire to move up the ladder and try new employment positions might be better suited by a Bachelor’s degree program. Having a BSN degree puts the individual in the best position to secure a supervisory job, administrative job or nursing management role. Even though the person who graduates with a bachelors degree will still likely start as a registered nurse, they may be able to secure a higher salary or land their first job faster than someone with a diploma or Associates degree. Doctor’s offices and other medical facilities will likely hire someone with a higher level of education, as this shows they have more potential for advancement and a stronger educational foundation. Nurses who take the Associate degree route can still return to school at a later date and pursue further education.

These are the two most common ways to satisfy the nursing education requirement in Missouri. People interested in becoming registered nurses should contact medical practices that they are interested in working for. This will allow them to find out what type of credentials their staff has. The student will then be able to make a more informed decision about which program will help them achieve their specific goals.

Missouri Associates Degree RN Programs

Bolivar Technical College

2001 West Broadway
Bolivar, MO 65613
Phone: 417-777-5062

Brown Mackie College

2 Soccer Park Road
Fenton, MO 63026
Phone: 636-651-3330

Columbia College

1001 Rogers Street
Columbia, MO 65216
Phone: 573-875-7220

Columbia College/Lake Ozark

900 College Blvd.
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Phone: 573-348-2166

Concorde Career College

3239 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-595-2061

Cox College

1423 North Jefferson Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
Phone: 417-26-3401

Crowder College

601 Laclede
Neosho, MO 64850
Phone: 417-455-5456

Crowder College – Cassville

4020 N. Main St.
Cassville MO 65625
Phone: 417-455-5456

Crowder College – Nevada

600 West Edwards
Nevada, MO 64772
Phone: 417-667-0518

East Central College

1964 Prairie Dell Road
Union, MO 63084
Phone: 636-583-6617

East Central College at Rolla Technical Institute

1516 Bridge School Rd
Rolla, MO 65401
Phone: 573-426-6687

Fort Leonard Wood Satellite

Lincoln University Truman Education Center
268 Constitution St., Suite 5
Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Phone: 573-329-5160

Hannibal La-Grange University

2800 Palmyra Road
Hannibal, MO 63401
Phone: 573-629-3140

ITT Technical Institute

3640 Corporate Trail Drive
Earth City, MO 63045
Phone: 314-298-7800

Jefferson College

1000 Viking Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
Phone: 636-789-3000, x419

Lincoln University

Nursing Science Dept.
100 Elliff Hall, 820 Chestnut St
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 573-681-5421

Metropolitan Community College – Penn Valley

3444 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-604-4174

Mineral Area College

P.O. Box 1000
Park Hills, MO 63601
Phone: 573-518-2103

Missouri State University/West Plains

128 Garfield Avenue
West Plains, MO 65775
Phone: 417-255-7245

Moberly Area Community College

101 College Avenue
Moberly, MO 65270
Phone: 660-263-4110, x250

National American University

7490 NW 87th Street
Kansas City, MO 64153
Phone: 816-412-5596

North Central Missouri College

1301 Main Street
Trenton, MO 64683
Phone: 660-359-3948, x1310

North Central Mo. College’s Outreach One-Plus-One

1515 South Munn
Maryville, MO 64468
Phone: 660-562-4187

Ozarks Technical Community College

1001 East Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
Phone: 417-447-8852
***LPN to RN Program***

Park University

8700 N.W. River Park Drive
Parkville, MO 64152
Phone: 816-584-6257

Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences

2001 William
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone: 573-334-6825

St. Charles Community College

4601 Mid River Mall Drive
St. Peters, MO 63376
Phone: 636-922-8280

St. John’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences of Southwest Baptist University

4431 South Fremont
Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-820-2098

St. Louis Community College Flo Valley

3400 Pershall Road
St. Louis, MO 63135
Phone: 314-513-4539

St. Louis Community College Forest Park

5600 Oakland Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: 314-644-9315

St. Louis Community College Meramec

11333 Big Bend Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63122
Phone: 314-984-7759

State Fair Community College

3201 West 16th Street
Sedalia, MO 65301
Phone: 660-596-7329

Texas County Technical College RN Bridge Program

6915 So. Hwy 63
P.O. Box 314
Houston, MO 65483
Phone: 417-967-5466
***Accelerated LPN to RN Program***

Three Rivers Community College

621 W. Pine Street
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Phone: 573-840-9680

Three Rivers Community College ADN Bridge Program

103 Kathleen
Sikeston, MO 63801
Phone: 573-472-5223

Accredited Missouri RN Schools

See our complete list of qualified RN nursing education programs in the state of Missouri. The schools listed here offer pre-licensure nursing programs that meet the registered nursing education requirements set forth by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Although the schools listed on this page are accredited by the Missouri Board of Nursing and approved by the state of Missouri, they might not be accredited by national organizations such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Individuals should check to see if the state-approved nursing school they are considering also enjoys national accreditation status if they are seeking a school with both accreditations.