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            Come for your degree. Stay for your career.

            Research College of Nursing (RCoN) is the college of choice for nurses who desire to lead in practice, service and advocacy. Earning your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the first step to joining the nation’s most trusted profession.

            Trusted excellence since 1905

            Our nursing students are practice ready within one to two years. As the region’s largest and longest running, single-purpose nursing institution, you can rely on RCoN to help achieve your career goals.

            RCoN is a proud part of HCA Midwest Health, the leading healthcare provider in the Kansas City area. Its seven hospitals provide a wide array of clinical settings for RCoN students, including a Level I Trauma Center, Levels II and III NICUs, as well as regionally and nationally recognized stroke and rehabilitation centers.

            Committed to advancing the future of nursing, HCA Midwest Health offers a generous Work Loan Forgiveness program for our BSN students. Recipients agree to a two-year work commitment as a registered nurse within the division after graduation. Learn details about the HCA Loan available exclusively to RCoN students.

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            #1

            best nursing school in KCMO


            Excellence

            in nursing education since 1905


            #7

            best nursing school in Missouri

            Tomorrow’s nursing leaders start here.

            Explore our top-ranked BSN program below to unlock possibilities for your nursing future. Find where you belong in our community of courageous innovators and life-long learners.

            Accelerated BSN - (ABSN)
            • 1-year track
            • Full-time on campus
            • Bachelor’s required
            • 23-hours of pre-requisites required
            • New classes start each January
            Learn more about ABSN track
            Traditional - BSN (TBSN)
            • 2-year track
            • Full-time on campus
            • 60-hours of pre-requisites required
            • New classes start each August
            Learn more about TBSN track
            Traditional BSN – Early Admit
            • For high school seniors and college freshmen only
            • Secures spot in TBSN track before sophomore year of college
            • 60-hours of pre-requisites required
            Learn more about TBSN - Early Admit
            Research College of Nursing

            Research College of Nursing
            2525 E Meyer Blvd
            Kansas City, MO 64132

            Telephone: (816) 995-2800

            Accreditation & Affiliations

            • The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
            • Higher Learning Commission
            • Missouri State Board of Nursing - Full Approval

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