Aug 20, 2025
Proven leader in academic excellence and institutional growth to guide the top-ranked nursing college's future.
Accelerated BSN May 2026 Start
Research College of Nursing now offers a new May start for our 12-month Accelerated BSN program. Designed for students with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree, this full-time, in-person track provides a direct path to becoming a registered nurse. No prior healthcare experience required. Apply today and fast-track your future in nursing.
Kansas City’s Premier Nursing College
Research College of Nursing is a fully-accredited institution preparing nurses to thrive in complex healthcare environments. Students gain a unique pairing of educational excellence and strength of the region’s leading healthcare system — HCA Midwest Health. Research College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program with two tracks: the traditional two-year and the accelerated one-year. Trusted for more than 115 years, Research College of Nursing continues educating nurses, developing leaders and caring for communities.
What's been happening around Research College of Nursing
Research College of Nursing Celebrates Summer 2025 Honor Roll
Congratulations to the Accelerated BSN students who earned a spot on the Summer 2025 Honor Roll. View Article
Research College of Nursing Celebrates Spring 2025 Honor Roll
Congratulations to the juniors, seniors and Accelerated BSN students who earned a spot on the Spring 2025 Honor Roll. View Article
RCoN announces summer 2024 Honor Roll
Congratulations to the Accelerated BSN students who earned a spot on the summer 2024 Honor Roll. View Article
Research College of Nursing announces first-ever fast track bachelor's degree pathway
Feb 05, 2026
The innovative program addresses critical national nursing shortage, reducing student debt and accelerating workforce entry.
Amy Townsend, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, named as new president at Research College...
Research College of Nursing, HCA Midwest Health break ground on $34.5MM...
Sep 13, 2024
HCA Midwest Health's investment creates Center for Clinical Advancement, builds pipeline of nurses, and makes substantial economic impact.
HCA Midwest Health investing $34.5 million to expand Research College of...
Mar 06, 2023
HCA Midwest Health invests $34.5 million in Research College of Nursing to establish it as a source of nursing talent for generations.
Research College of Nursing announces MSN program closure
Oct 28, 2022
RCoN will graduate the final cohort for the FNP, EPHL and NE tracks in December 2024.