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97%
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate (TBSN Class of 2022)
Fast track your nursing career
If you’re ready to make a deeper impact we’re here to help you be practice ready in two years to join the next generation of professional nurses.
Research College of Nursing (RCoN) students learn to provide patient-centered care with Kansas City’s largest network and recognized leader in healthcare – HCA Midwest Health.
Since 1905 we’ve continually lived up to our commitment to excellence in nursing education which allows our graduates to succeed as innovators, critical thinkers and compassionate healthcare leaders.
RCoN’s commitment to each nursing student begins with exceptional nursing faculty who serve as mentors and coaches throughout your nursing career. Clinical placement is provided for you within Kansas City’s leading hospitals and community agencies.
We proudly offer the region’s largest Dedicated Education Unit program that spans six hospitals. This clinical learning model pairs you one-on-one with a staff nurse for a more in-depth learning experience, with opportunities to develop your clinical skills and build a professional nursing identity.
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#1
Most Trusted Profession
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Best nursing school in KCMO
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Up to 75%
Tuition Assistance
Earn your BSN in two years
While there are several education pathways to becoming a nurse, you do not need to have your CNA, LPN or ADN to begin earning a BSN from RCoN. We offer a BSN which opens the door to higher earning potential and career advancement for an aspiring registered nurse (RN).
You have the flexibility to complete the first 60 credit hours of pre-requisites at any regionally accredited college or university of your choice. Most students complete pre-requisites in two years, often at a community college, then transfer to RCoN for their final two years of nursing curriculum. Our graduates are prepared to sit for NCLEX-RN licensure and become top candidates for some of the most competitive nursing roles.
We’re here to help you along the way! Our admissions team is happy to answer any questions about transfer credits before you enroll in pre-requisite courses.
See Traditional BSN Pre-requisites
View Sample Traditional BSN Plan of Study
Review Traditional BSN Admission Criteria
Estimate your costs
Earning your BSN can be realistic and affordable. Exclusively at RCoN, the HCA Midwest Health Work Loan Forgiveness program will cover up to 75% tuition for eligible BSN students. You can take advantage of this tuition assistance 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 semester. Please note rates and tuition are subject to change.
| Junior Year (for students entering August 2023) | Senior Year(for students entering August 2023) |
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| Tuition $19,260 | Tuition $19,260 |
| Fees $1,900 | Fees $1,900 |
| HCA Work Loan Forgiveness ($14,445) | HCA Work Loan Forgiveness ($14,445) |
| Your Cost $6,715 | Your Cost $6,715 |
Why nurses and employers trust RCoN
Name: Rylie
Completed Pre-reqs at: Johnson County Community College
Why RCoN: I chose RCoN because the environment was unlike any other nursing school I visited, it truly feels like one big supportive family which means the world. The faculty and staff are all exceptional, they care about their students and their success.
Advice for future nursing students: Dig deep and reflect on why they want to be a nurse, knowing your purpose and passion really helps when the days are hard! I love RCoN and I hope you will too!
Name: Jared
Completed Pre-reqs at: MCC-Longview
Why RCoN: I choose to Research because of the great name it has in the community. I knew I was going to get a real quality education and be able to care for my patients adequately and safely. I’ve been an aide in hospice for 8 years, but you’re really restricted in your role of caring as a CNA – you get to provide more care and be there for the patient when you elevate yourself to the role of an RN.
Advice for future nursing students: Students should choose RCoN because of the amazing opportunities. This is the only nursing school in Kansas City that has access to all the HCA hospitals. The other schools can come and do clinical, but we have the inside scoop. There was one day we came to class and our teachers said, “We’re going upstairs to shadow for a day!” No other school can just go upstairs to a floor and see patients because they don’t have that close connection that Research College of Nursing and Research Medical Center have.
100% employment rate
$188k+ scholarship funds awarded through The Research Foundation
Small class/clinical sizes
Many of our students have RN job offers prior to graduation and 100% of our nursing graduates are employed in their field within six months of graduating. These inspiring nurses dedicate themselves each day to a rewarding career. Hear why more than 6,000 nurses chose Research College of Nursing for a unique and life-changing career opportunity.
Come for your degree stay for your career
Research College of Nursing is part of the HCA Healthcare family, which means our students get early networking opportunities with nursing leaders across the Kansas City area. We share a campus with Research Medical Center which allows nursing students to experience highly specialized state-of-the-art services just steps away from the classroom.
Career opportunities are endless within the nursing profession as many of our graduates have gone on to work in ICU, oncology, behavioral health, community health, nursing research, executive leadership and so much more. Where will your nursing journey lead?