Nursing Program

The nursing program at Missouri State University – West Plains prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Missouri State University – West Plains is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for more than 37 years.

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Missouri State University – West Plains

1600 University Ave, Bolivar, MO

Missouri State University-West Plains prides itself as the foundation of new beginnings and endless possibilities. It was recognized as one of the top 120 two-year colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute Community College Excellence Program and was acknowledged as a Military-Friendly School for three consecutive years by the G.I. Jobs magazine. 

In 1963 this institution was established as the West Plains Residence Center and consequently named as West Plains Campus of Southwest Missouri State University to its current designation, MSU-WP. For more than four decades, MSU-WP serves as a vital educational resource for the residents of south-central Ozarks region of Missouri and nearby places.

At present, MSU-WP has three campus locations in West Plains, MO, Mountain Grove, MO and Dalian, China. This institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Secondary Schools. It continues to provide superb quality education and training as it offers associate of arts, associate of science and associate of applied science degrees and certificates under the fields of Business, Nursing, General Studies and Teaching. 

MSU-WP fosters an environment that allows students to realize their full potential and aspirations. Compared to other two-year colleges in Missouri, it has maintained higher retention and graduation rates in the past five years.

Students have access to several academic services such as academic support, advisement and job placement assistance. They can also participate in fun and meaningful activities, and join variety of student organizations and campus centers. 

Future Student's Guide http://wp.missouristate.edu/futurestudents/

Academics http://wp.missouristate.edu/academics/

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Missouri State University – West Plains offers an associate's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).