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Missouri Western State University nursing
Saint Joseph, Missouri · Public. Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 95.38% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | St. Joseph | Full | 95.38% (2025, 65 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 103 |
| 2015 | 104 |
| 2016 | 98 |
| 2017 | 116 |
| 2018 | 114 |
| 2019 | 111 |
| 2020 | 113 |
| 2021 | 101 |
| 2022 | 122 |
| 2023 | 105 |
| 2024 | 93 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 82 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 10 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Faculty
17 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Heather KendallPh.D, RN, CCRN
- Elissa ZornDNP, RN, NPD-BC
- MacKenzie Evans DNPAPRN, FNP-BC
- Chelsea NortonMBA
- Ashley BeardMSN-Ed., RN, MEDSURG-BC
- Teresa CobbBSN, RN
- Allison FuemmelerMSN, RN, CNOR(E), CNEAssociate Professor
- Julie BaldwinDNP, RN, MEDSURG-BCAssociate Professor
- Beth BargerMSN, APRN, CPNP-PCAssistant Professor
- Cristi CampbellDNP, FNP-BC, MSWProfessor
- Tammie ConleyPh.D., MPH, MSN, RN, CNEAssociate Professor
- Alyson Coder DNPRN, CPN, CHSEAssistant Professor
- Alyson CoderAssistant Professor
- Laura Nold DNPRN, CPN, CNEAssociate Professor
- Laura NoldAssociate Professor
- Stephanie StewartDNP, RN, GERO-BCAssociate Professor
- Laura KemerlingMSN, RN, C-NPTAssistant Professor
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Missouri Western State University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The master of science degree program in nursing at Missouri Western is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.”
missouriwestern.edu
State board approval
“The Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing at Missouri Western is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791 and is fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.”
missouriwestern.edu
Simulation
“Nursing Simulation Lab : Nursing skills are practiced on high-tech patient simulators and medical equipment which enhances the learning experience.”
missouriwestern.edu
Admission
“Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)”
missouriwestern.edu
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