Bachelor's in Nursing

Why Study Nursing? 

Our dedicated and enterprising students are thriving in clinical care and leadership roles. Upon completion of the program, you'll be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become an RN. A BSN degree better positions you to advance to leadership and educational roles, and provides a foundation for advanced academic study. 

What You'll Learn 

Students in our highly respected program learn basic medical surgical nursing as well as various specialties and community care. You'll develop complex clinical reasoning, decision-making and collaborative skills that contribute to patient safety and quality processes. In the nursing sequence, you'll gain an understanding of nursing fundamentals, pharmacology, human nutrition and mental health nursing.

Careers & Outcomes 

Columbia College's Bachelor of Science in Nursing prepares graduates for clinical care as well as leadership roles in nursing. At the completion of the program, you'll be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become an RN. Successful completion of the program does not guarantee eligibility to take the licensure examination. According to the Nursing Practice Act, licensure may be withheld or revoked due to controlled substance abuse, criminal prosecution, and a variety of other offenses.   

Those with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing are better positioned to advance to leadership and educational roles. The BSN also provides a foundation for advanced academic study. 

Some possible paths include:

• Registered Nurse 
• Intensive Care Nurse 
• Clinical Case Manager 
• Healthcare Administrator 
• Director of Nursing 
• Medical Surgical Nurse 
• Infection Preventionist 
• Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Accreditation 

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) 
The baccalaureate degree in nursing for Traditional and RN-BSN programs at Columbia College is accredited by 

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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Call for Public Comments Prior to State Board of Nursing Site Visit

Columbia College’s ASN and BSN programs are scheduled for an on-site review by the Missouri State Board of Nursing on November 17, 2024. Any student, faculty, or interested party may submit written comments to the Nursing Department which will be shared with the State Board representatives.  Comments should be sent to nursing@ccis.edu.

Where You Can Take Classes

At Columbia College, our flexible options make it easy to adapt to changing circumstances and pursue your education wherever life takes you. Many of our degrees are offered 100% online. If you prefer a traditional classroom experience, you can attend selected classes at our nationwide locations or at our main campus in Columbia, Missouri. Students at all locations will engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree.