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Join 3.1 million registered nurses practicing nationwide
RCoN Ranked #2 among KC’s highest-earning grads
248k+ scholarship funds awarded through The Research Foundation
90% NCLEX Pass Rate
(as of 1/2022)
Earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Accelerated, 1-Year Track
Fast track your career
RCoN 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.
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 RCoN 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 Healthcare.