nursing schools in Missouri

DoeRN · Aug 17, 2008

The nursing schools that are in St. Louis are: Saint Louis University (BSN program), University of Missouri St. Louis (BSN), Lutheran School of Nursing (Diploma), Chamberlain College (BSN), St. Louis Community College (ASN), Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing (BSN), Maryville University (BSN), Webster University (RN-BSN), just outside of St. Louis: St. Charles Community College (ASN) Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (BSN). Hope this helps. I attend one of them but will not say which one just in case I get mad and need to vent.

calebsmom0822 · Aug 17, 2008

Hello everyone I need some help and advice on schools in Missouri. I am from Washington State and I am trying to move to Missouri in the next few months. Right now I have my heart set on Saint Louis, Missouri since my girl friend lives there and its good sized city.
Anyway I am having a hard time finding nursing schools in Missouri online let alone in a certian area of the state. Can anyone please give me some school names that offer nursing programs in Missouri and the closer to Saint Louis the better^^. I know that when I'm done with school I want to be at least a BSN, but I might go CNA to LPN or RN first. So I can make a decent enough living to reduce or eliminate my need for student loans for a few year while in school.
As soon as I am able I am going to go to Missouri for a few days so I can scout around the area before I move. My main goal while I am there is to visit several schools and meet with advisors to see which school I like would be the best opion for me. Also while I am instate I need to look for appartments near the school I choose and look for work and of course spend some quality time with my Girl:redpinkhe
Thanks in advance.
Teague.

Zonnie pretty much listed the nursing schools in STL area. I graduated from Cox College of Nursing in Springfield, MO. I graduated 8 yrs ago, back then, I loved it and loved the instructors, and my class was the first class to have a 100% passing on the NCLEX. I know there have been faculty changes occur in the last few years, so I'm not sure if things are as good as they were when I attended. Springfield is about 3 hrs (give or take) from STL. The cost of living is lower in Springfield, its a college town, and continues to grow rapidly it seems. Good luck in your pursuit. :)

WDWpixieRN, RN · Aug 18, 2008

St. Louis Community College (ASN)

There are actually 3 campuses for St. Louis Community College (STLCC) -- Florrisant Valley (north); Forest Park (central); and Meramec (sem-south).

I graduated from STLCC and think they have a terrific program. From the time you begin taking prereqs until graduation may take the same amount of years as some of the other BSN programs (depending on how many units one takes per semester), but obviously not the same amount of units!

I think the majority of the programs in the St. Louis area are known to be outstanding and don't think you'd go wrong with any of them. I'd steer clear of the vocational schools however....

WDWpixieRN, RN · Aug 18, 2008

Here's a website that has links to just about all the colleges mentioned above:

http://www.discovernursing.com/jnj-page_1-page_5-name_-type_All-state_MO,-degree_-enrollment_-online_0-dsc-program_results.aspx

Stick with the ones that have the city listed as "St. Louis, MO" except if you're looking in to the community colleges; those are all listed with the cities where they're located such as Kirkwood, Florissant, etc.

The remainder of the cities listed are outside the STL area and will entail a drive (meaning an extensive drive). Depending on where you'll be residing, no sense in doing that with all the choices we have here in town.

Best wishes!!

listener · Aug 18, 2008

hi teague,

if you check out this state website:

http://www.pr.mo.gov/nursing-schools.asp

you can see pdf files of:

- Listing of Approved Nursing Programs in the State of Missouri

- Pass Rates

addresses, email, phone and contact info is included. hope this helps!

DoeRN · Aug 19, 2008

There are actually 3 campuses for St. Louis Community College (STLCC) -- Florrisant Valley (north); Forest Park (central); and Meramec (sem-south).
I graduated from STLCC and think they have a terrific program. From the time you begin taking prereqs until graduation may take the same amount of years as some of the other BSN programs (depending on how many units one takes per semester), but obviously not the same amount of units!
I think the majority of the programs in the St. Louis area are known to be outstanding and don't think you'd go wrong with any of them. I'd steer clear of the vocational schools however....

Oh yeah there was one particular school that starts with a "S" that I failed to mention. On purpose

WDWpixieRN, RN · Aug 20, 2008

Oh yeah there was one particular school that starts with a "S" that I failed to mention. On purpose

Exactly. It's very important to do one's research both for a current degree and for any possible future education as well....

BeccaznRN, RN · Aug 23, 2008

So funny that you guys mentioned "S." I was also going to mention to stay away but you all beat me to the punch! St. Louis has some really great nursing schools.

listener · Aug 23, 2008

So funny that you guys mentioned "S." I was also going to mention to stay away but you all beat me to the punch! St. Louis has some really great nursing schools.

Gee, all the snickering about this mystery "S" school sounds a little too much like high-school to me. :icon_roll What's the big deal? What school are you talking about anyway? Sorry I'm so slow! Any help here?

WDWpixieRN, RN · Aug 23, 2008

Gee, all the snickering about this mystery "S" school sounds a little too much like high-school to me. :icon_roll What's the big deal? What school are you talking about anyway? Sorry I'm so slow! Any help here?

Sorry; it's not really. If you search on this site for school info, you'll readily see which one we're talking about.

But to be straight up, what we're referring to is Sanford Brown. The main issue has been transferability of the "credits" taken at this school should one wish to further their education at other universities in the future.

It's important to check with other schools to find out just what would, or would not, transfer after spending scads of time and money obtaining an education with them. I'd say that's pretty true of any non-traditional college campus -- check accreditations and reputation and also the ability to transfer all the hard work further down the line if one decides to pursue a MSN or other advanced degree. Vocational-type schools are especially important to do one's homework on...

listener · Aug 23, 2008

Sorry; it's not really. If you search on this site for school info, you'll readily see which one we're talking about.
But to be straight up, what we're referring to is Sanford Brown. The main issue has been transferability of the "credits" taken at this school should one wish to further their education at other universities in the future.
It's important to check with other schools to find out just what would, or would not, transfer after spending scads of time and money obtaining an education with them. I'd say that's pretty true of any non-traditional college campus -- check accreditations and reputation and also the ability to transfer all the hard work further down the line if one decides to pursue a MSN or other advanced degree. Vocational-type schools are especially important to do one's homework on...

Oh yeah, now that you mention the name, sure, of course - Sanford Brown - I'm well aware of all that's been said about them in the MO forum (I read all of the posts), and the additional advice you offer goes without saying. My only point was that I really didn't understand the need to be so eliptical about their name, especially when the thread was started by a first-time poster from Washington State. Whatever! Thank you for spelling it out.