The BSN degree has four enrollment options to accommodate individuals from varying educational experiences. They are as follows:

• The Early Decision Option (EDO) is a formal understanding between the high school student and Cox College in which the student may be granted admission to Cox College and the BSN program.
• The Entry-Level Option (BSN-EL), which provides a four-year baccalaureate degree leading to eligibility for RN licensure.
• The Accelerated Option (BSN-ACC), which provides a baccalaureate degree in nursing leading to eligibility for RN licensure for individuals with a bachelor's degree in another field.
• RN to BSN Completion (RN-BSN), which provides a baccalaureate degree in nursing for registered nurses.

For Admissions requirements and specific Nuring policies please refer to the college catalog.

Upon completion of the BSN program of study, the graduate will be able to accomplish the following items:

• utilize information management skills as a means of competent decision making and critical thinking to enhance nursing practice, client education, and personal life long learning.
• communicate effectively using verbal, written, and interpersonal skills among colleagues, individuals, families, groups, and communities.
• implement evidenced-based therapeutic interventions for individuals, families, groups, and communities in structured and unstructured healthcare settings.
• integrate principles of life span development in the nursing care of diverse groups.
• utilize methods of discovery to inform practice and improve nursing care.
• integrate nursing roles to assure competent practice in a changing and diverse healthcare environment.

Graduation Requirements

After enrollment in the nursing program, it is recommended that students take at least one nursing course each semester. Degree requirements must be met within five years of entry into the nursing program. Every candidate for a degree is responsible for meeting all the requirements for graduation. The responsibility for understanding and meeting graduation requirements rests entirely with the student. The degree requires:

• satisfactory completion (C or better) of all specified courses in the curriculum plan
• completion of 400-level nursing courses with a minimum of 30 credit hours granted by Cox College for each BSN option
• minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale on completion of required courses for all the nursing program
• Completion of all nursing courses within 5 years of admission to the nursing program

Deadline for applying for graduation is published on the academic calendar. If a student does not complete the final course requirements, a new degree application must be submitted. 
 

Early Decision Option (EDO)

The early decision option is a formal understanding between the high school junior or senior student and Cox College in which the student may be granted admission to Cox College and the BSN program. Students seeking the early decision option may submit their applications during their senior year of high school. Applications and transcripts showing completion of high school courses to that date must be submitted before January 15 of their senior year.

Once a candidate has been notified of an offer for admission into the BSN program, a non-refundable deposit must be submitted. The student may register for classes according to the academic calendar. Actual enrollment is contingent on receipt of an official high school transcript by July 1 of the year of enrollment, verifying that all admission and program criteria have been met. Students will be required to attend orientation.

BSN EDO application

Candidates who are high school students desiring to be admitted by the early decision option must successfully complete the following:

• Admitted to Cox College by January 15
• ACT of 25 or better;
• Completion of Missouri college bound high school graduation requirement of

o 4 units of communication
o 3 units of math
o 3 units of science
o 3 units of social studies

• Must have a "B" or greater on all College bound high school requirements
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA on current coursework
• Submit BSN EDO application 

Note: EDO students will follow the BSN-Entry Option course of study.

Bachelor of Science Degree Program - Entry Option

The entry-level option is a traditional baccalaureate program in nursing. The degree requires 128 credit hours of study. Graduates will be prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®). After passing this examination, they will be eligible to start a career as a professional registered nurse.

BSN Entry level application

Bachelor of Science: LPN Advance Placement

BSN Entry Level Option Requirements and Suggested Full-Time Course of Study

General Education:  56 Credit Hrs

*BIOL205 Human Anatomy
*BIOL206 Human Physiology
*BIOL208 Microbiology
*BIOL302 Principles of Human Nutrition
BIOL382 Pathophysiology
*CHEM103 Fundamentals of Chemistry
MATH100 Intermediate Algebra
MATH227 Introduction to Statistics
*ENGL150 English Composition
*ENGL207 Expository Writing
HUMN150 Humanities Elective
PHIL201 Introduction to Philosophy
CCPL100 Promoting Learning and Ultimate Success
GOVT101 Government and Politics in the United States
*PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology
*PSYC230 Life Span Development
SOCI101 Introduction to Sociology
SOCI304 Global Awareness and Cultural Diversity

*Denotes courses that MUST be completed prior to program entry (prior to fall semester).

Nursing: 72 credit hours

NRSI200 Introduction to Professional Nursing 3
NRSI202 Foundations of Professional Nursing 7
NRSI204 Pharmacological Basis of Nursing Practice 3
NRSI206 Health Assessment 3
NRSI210 Childbearing and Childrearing Families 8
NRSI212 Mental Health/Illness Nursing Concepts 4
NRSI290/490 Nursing Elective 2
NRSI300 Nursing Informatics 2
NRSI302 Adult Medical Surgical Nursing I 8
NRSI306 Aging and the Older Adult 2
NRSI310 Adult Medical Surgical Nursing II 8 
NRSI400 Theories and Research in Nursing 3
NRSI402 Management and Leadership in Nursing 4
NRSI404 Community and Public Health Nursing 6
NRSI406 Trend, Issues, and Ethics in Nursing 3 
NRSI410 Nursing Capstone 7

BSN Entry-Level Suggested Course of Study

First Year - (Fall) Semester 1 (16 hours)

BIOL205 Human Anatomy 4
CHEM103 Fundamentals of Chemistry 4
BIOL206 Human Physiology 4
PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology 3
MATH100 Intermediate Algebra 3
CCPL100 Promoting Learning & Ultimate Success 1

First Year - Spring Semester 2 (15 hours)

ENGL150 English Composition 3
BIOL208 Microbiology 4
PSYC230 Life Span Development 3
SOCI101 Introduction to Sociology 3
NSCI200 Introduction to Professional Nursing  3

First Year - Summer Semester (6 hours)

BIOL302 Principles of Nutrition 3
ENGL207 Expository Writing 3

Second Year - Fall Semester 3 (16 hours)

NRSI204 Pharmacological Basis of Nursing  3
NRSI202 Foundations of Professional Nursing  7
NRSI206 Health Assessment  3
BIOL382 Pathophysiology 3

Second Year - Spring Semester 4 (14 hours)

NRSI306 Aging and the Older Adult  2
NRSI210 Childbearing and Childrearing Families  8
NRSI212 Mental Health/Illness Nursing Concepts  4

Third Year - Fall Semester 5 (15 hours)

NRSI300 Nursing Informatics  2
NRSI302 Adult Medical Surgical Nursing I  8
SOCI304 Global Awareness & Cultural Diversity 3
NRSI290 Nursing Elective  2

Third Year - Spring Semester 6 (17 hours)

GOVT101 Govt and Politics in the U.S. 3
MATH227 Introduction to Statistics 3
NRSI310 Adult Medical Surgical Nursing II  8
HUMN150 Humanities Elective 3

Fouth Year - Fall Semester 7 (16 hours)

NRSI400 Theories and Research in Nursing  3
NRSI402 Management and Leadership in Nursing  4
NRSI404 Community and Public Health Nursing  6
PHIL201 Introduction to Philosophy 3

Fourth Year - Spring Semester (13 hours)

NRSI410 Nursing Capstone Course  7
NRSI406 Trends, Issues, and Ethics in Nursing  3
NRSI490 Nursing Elective  3

For more information contact Admissions at
417/269-3401
admissions@coxcollege.edu

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BSN Program Accelerated Option

The BSN program accelerated option offers a baccalaureate level nursing program to individuals with a previously earned baccalaureate degree in another field from a regionally accredited college or university. The degree requires completion of 128 semester credit hours. Of these, 30 credit hours are awarded for the prior baccalaureate degree; the remainder consists of 30 credit hours of general education courses and 68 credit hours of nursing courses. The accelerated option requires fulltime enrollment, and due to the academic rigor of the option, employment is highly discouraged. Students progress through the option as a cohort group beginning in the spring semester. The BSN degree is completed in a 16-month period, inclusive of three semesters and one summer session. Failure to progress with the cohort group will result in dismissal from the program.

Graduates of this option are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN ®). After passing this examination, graduates are eligible to begin a career as a registered professional nurse.

Program consists of 8 week blocks; two blocks in the spring, one summer block and two blocks in the fall semester. Select course will be offered as blended on-line classes.

Bachelor of Science Accelerated program application
 

BSN Accelerated Option Requirements and Suggested Full-Time Course of Study

Prior to Program Entry

Fundamentals of Chemistry
Introduction to Psychology (or equivalent)
Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Nutrition
Introduction to Sociology (or equivalent)
Microbiology
Statistics
Life Span Development
Pathophysiology
Note: Government course may be required
All the above courses must be completed prior to starting the program.

First Year - Spring Semester (18 hours)

NRSI204 Pharmacological Basis of Nursing Practice 3
NRSI202 Foundations of Professional Nursing 7
NRSI206 Health Assessment 3
NRSI300 Nursing Informatics 2
NRSI400 Theories and Research in Nursing 3

First Year - Summer Semester  (14 hours)

NRSI306 Aging and the Older Adult 2
NRSI210 Childbearing and Childrearing Families 8
NRSI212 Mental Health/Illness Nursing Concepts 4

Second Year - Fall Semester (18 hours)

NRSI404 Community and Public Health Nursing 6
NRSI302 Adult Medical Surgical Nursing I 8
NRSI402 Management and Leadership in Nursing 4
  
Second Year - Spring Semester (18 hours)

NRSI406 Trends, Issues, and Ethics in Nursing 3
NRSI310 Adult Medical Surgical Nursing II 8
NRSI410 Nursing Capstone Course 7

Total Credit Awarded for Prior Degree 30
Total Required General Education Courses 30
Total Required Nursing Courses 68

Total Credit Hours 128

For more information contact Admissions at
417/269-3401
admissions@coxcollege.edu

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BSN Program RN to BSN

The RN to BSN option provides a baccalaureate degree in nursing for registered nurses with a regionally accredited diploma or an associate degree in nursing. The RN to BSN option requires completion or validation of 128 credit hours. Of these, 66 credit hours are awarded for the prior diploma or associate degree in nursing and 58 credit hours are required for completion or validation within the RN to BSN option.

Bachelor of Science - RN completion application

The program is a blended on-line program. The program consists of primarily online courses with minimal on campus attendance requirements for each individual course.
Program consists of 8 week blocks; two blocks in the spring, and two blocks in the fall semester.

Program start dates:

Fall 2009 block 1 - August 17
Fall 2009 block 2 - October 19
Spring 2010 block 1 - January 19th
Spring 2010 block 2 - March 29th

RN to BSN Completion Option Requirements

General Education 24 Credit Hours

BIOL382 Pathophysiology
MATH100 Intermediate Algebra
MATH227 Introduction to Statistics
ENGL207 Expository Writing
HUMN150 Humanities Elective
GOVT101 Government and Politics in the United States
PSYC230 Life Span Development
SOCI304 Global Awareness and Cultural Diversity

Nursing (On-line Courses)  38 Credit Hrs

NRSI200 Introduction to Professional Nursing
NRSI206 Health Assessment
NRSI290/490 Nursing Electives (9 credit hours)
NRSI300 Nursing Informatics
NRSI400 Theories and Research in Nursing
NRSI402 Management and Leadership in Nursing
NRSI404 Community and Public Health
NRSI406 Trends, Issues, and Ethics in Nursing
NRSI410 Nursing Capstone Course - Must be taken during last semester

For more information contact:

Karen Madsen, Advisor
417/269-8309
kmadsen@coxcollege.edu

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