Nursing Program

The nursing program at Missouri Valley College 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 Southern is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education since 2013.

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Missouri Valley College

Also known as Missouri Southern

3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO

Missouri Valley College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Marshall, MO and operated as a private institution. The Presbyterian Church affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Missouri Valley College.

Areas of study available at Missouri Valley College include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 820 to 995 on the SAT, or 17 to 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school admits around 50 percent of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, about 42 percent of students attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at moval.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $20,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $3,800. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Missouri Valley College Vikings participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)

Students should visit the Missouri Valley College website to get a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Missouri Valley College offers a bachelor'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).