Join 3.1 million registered nurses practicing nationwide
RCoN Ranked #2 among KC’s highest-earning grads
$110k+ student scholarships raised via the Research Foundation
97% NCLEX Pass Rate
Earn Your Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Accelerated, 1-Year Track
Fast Track Your Career
Research College of Nursing is a top-ranked nursing program that independently offers an Accelerated BSN, designed to be completed in 12 months with full-time enrollment. As one of the nation’s first accredited accelerated nursing programs, our students are prepared to take the NCLEX-RN™ and become top candidates for some of the most competitive nursing roles.
Students must hold a previous non-nursing Bachelor’s degree to qualify for the Accelerated BSN track. Visit the undergraduate admission page for more on requirements.
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What You Will Gain
It’s important to set a foundation of success as you seamlessly transition into your nursing career. Caring and committed faculty provide world-class expertise through evidence-based teaching strategies. As an Accelerated BSN student at Research College of Nursing you will be able to:
- Access premier clinical experiences and nursing education through Research College of Nursing
- Network within the region’s largest healthcare organization, HCA Midwest Health
- Gain early clinical immersion through Kansas City’s only Dedicated Education Units
- Join a diverse college community and build lasting relationships
Whether in the classroom, the simulation center, or clinical settings, RCoN’s innovative nursing curriculum prepares you to succeed in a complex healthcare environment.
Pre-Requisites
Program pre-requisites must be completed prior to enrolling at RCoN.
23 credit hours of pre-requisites required:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 3 |
| Nutrition | 3 |
| Chemistry with lab | 4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology w/ lab | 6 |
| Microbiology with lab | 4 |
| Developmental Psychology | 3 |
A degree from RCoN will open doors to your future as you pair educational excellence with premier access to the region’s largest healthcare system — HCA.
NCLEX-RN™ Licensure
Research College of Nursing holds a 97% Pass Rate, compared to 75% national benchmark.
Graduates earning the Bachelor of Science in nursing are eligible to apply to write the National Comprehensive Licensure Examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN), pending approval by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Section 335.066, RSMo, of the Missouri Nursing Practice Act lists the reasons for which a person may be denied a license.
Upon passing the NCLEX-RN, the nurse is able to practice in the state where he/she applied for licensure. Nurses practice under the provisions of each state's nurse practice act.
Nursing students should be familiar with the Missouri Nursing Practice Act.