Research College of Nursing College of Nursing
Research College of Nursing is a private college in Kansas City and part of Rockhurst University. The history of the college includes the founding of German Hospital in 1886 and the German Hospital Training School for Nurses in 1905. The names of the hospital and school were changed during World War I, to avoid any connection to Germany and the war. Over the year, the college has expanded and developed a reputation for offering a quality education in nursing. The first BSN program was offered in 1980, while the accelerated BSN program was first offered in 1991. In 1992, the Research Medical Center acquired the Baptist Medical Center. Over 4,000 professional nurses have graduated from the college since the first BSN degree was offered.
The Research College of Nursing offers a BSN program, accelerated BSN program, and MSN program. These programs were most recently accredited by the CCNE in 2003 and the accreditations remain current. Students with a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field may apply to the accelerated BSN program. This program is designed to be completed in 12 months after the student completes the prerequisite courses at Rockhurst University. Students receive clinical experience at Research Medical Center and the additional 10 hospitals affiliated with the school.
Program Length & Format
- 12-month program consisting of three terms
- Full-time, in-person Accelerated BSN (ABSN) track
- January cohort start dates with December graduation
Admission Requirements
- Non-nursing bachelor's degree required
- Minimum cumulative college GPA 3.0, or 2.8 if Anatomy & Physiology grade is B– or higher
- Completion of all prerequisite courses with grade of C or better
- GPA may be based on entire academic record or on last three years of college transcripts, whichever is higher
Entrance Exams
- TEAS required
- TEAS score must be at Proficient Academic Preparedness Level
- TEAS test must be taken within 24 months of anticipated start date
Prerequisites
- All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better
- Applicants may begin application 12 to 18 months before January start to complete remaining prerequisites
Deadlines
- Accelerated BSN application deadline: October 1, 2025 (for January 2026 start)
- ABSN cohorts start in January each year
Application
- Apply via NursingCAS; select Accelerated BSN (Spring designation)
- Follow NursingCAS instructions for required documents and submission
- TEAS registration required and must meet timing and score requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition per term (students entering January 2024): $12,840
- Fees per term (students entering January 2024): $1,267
- HCA Midwest Health Work Loan Forgiveness per term (students entering January 2024): $9,630
- Estimated out-of-pocket cost per term after HCA loan forgiveness (students entering January 2024): $4,477
- HCA Midwest Health Work Loan Forgiveness requires a two-year work commitment as an RN at an HCA Midwest Health facility for eligible students
Clinical & Simulation Lab
- Clinical placements provided within HCA Midwest Health hospitals and community health partners
- Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) program spanning six hospitals
- Campus connected to Research Medical Center for clinical and classroom proximity
Contacts
- Admissions office address: Research College of Nursing, 2525 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
- Student Recruitment Coordinators: Karen Brooks; Derick Jolliff-Cunigan
NCLEX-RN Pass Rates
Accreditations
Nursing Programs Accreditations
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Institutional Accreditations
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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