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100%
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate (ABSN Class of 2024)
Reimagine your future in nursing
Ready to launch a fulfilling career in nursing and make a meaningful impact?
Join a community built exclusively for nursing at Research College of Nursing (RCoN)—the region’s largest and longest-running single-purpose nursing institution, ranked #1 in Kansas City, Missouri by Nursing Schools Almanac (2024).
RCoN’s Accelerated BSN (ABSN) program empowers students to build upon their previous degree while gaining hands-on experience in patient-centered care through Kansas City’s largest healthcare network—HCA Midwest Health. With access to diverse clinical opportunities and unparalleled networking, students fast-track their nursing careers while learning from exceptional faculty mentors who guide them every step of the way.
Clinical placement is provided within leading hospitals and community health partners, ensuring real-world experience in top-tier healthcare settings. Plus, RCoN proudly offers the region’s largest Dedicated Education Unit program, spanning six hospitals, where students receive one-on-one mentorship from experienced nurses, enhancing their skills and shaping their professional identity.
Your nursing future starts here—where will it take you?
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Up to 75%
Tuition Assistance
Earn Your BSN in Just 12 months
Accelerate your nursing career with Research College of Nursing (RCoN)—one of the first institutions in the region to offer an Accelerated BSN (ABSN) program. Designed for students looking to transition from a previous career into nursing, this program provides a direct pathway to becoming a registered nurse (RN)—no prior CNA, LPN, or ADN required.
With higher earning potential and career advancement opportunities, RCoN graduates are fully prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and become top candidates for competitive nursing positions.
Our full-time, in-person ABSN track is built for students with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree who are ready to fast-track their education. The program consists of three intensive terms, with January start dates and a December graduation, ensuring students gain hands-on experience and expert guidance throughout their journey.
Start your future in nursing with confidence—where will your path lead?
Estimate your costs
Earning your Accelerated BSN can be realistic and affordable. Exclusively at RCoN, the HCA Midwest Health Work Loan Forgiveness program will cover a substantial percentage of tuition for eligible ABSN students, in exchange for a two-year work commitment as an RN at an HCA Midwest Health facility. Please visit the loan FAQ page to learn more.
Looking for a ballpark figure? We did the math for you on what to expect per term. Please note rates and tuition are subject to change.
| Term 1 (for students entering January 2024) | Term 2 (for students entering January 2024) | Term 3 (for students entering January 2024) |
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| Tuition $12,840 | Tuition $12,840 | Tuition $12,840 |
| Fees $1,267 | Fees $1,267 | Fees $1,267 |
| HCA Work Loan Forgiveness ($9,630) | HCA Work Loan Forgiveness ($9,630) | HCA Work Loan Forgiveness ($9,630) |
| Your Cost $4,477 | Your Cost $4,477 | Your Cost $4,477 |
At Research College of Nursing, success begins before graduation. Many of our students secure RN job offers early, and an impressive 100% of our nursing graduates are employed in their field within six months of earning their degree. These dedicated nurses embark on fulfilling careers that make a difference every day. Discover why more than 6,000 nurses have chosen Research College of Nursing for an education that leads to a meaningful and life-changing profession.
Come for Your Degree - Stay for Your Career
At Research College of Nursing, you don’t just earn a degree—you build a future. As part of the HCA Healthcare family, our students gain early access to networking opportunities with nursing leaders across Kansas City. With a campus connected to Research Medical Center, students experience cutting-edge, specialized care environments just steps from the classroom.
The possibilities in nursing are limitless. Our graduates have gone on to ICU, oncology, behavioral health, community health, nursing research, executive leadership, and beyond. Your nursing journey starts here—where will it take you?