How to Apply to the Nursing Program

Application Cycles

Cohort Start

Blended Cohorts

Blended cohorts include a high percentage of in-person, faculty-led instruction and a smaller portion of online coursework. 

The blended program is offered exclusively to 2-Year RN Cohorts.

Online Cohorts

The Online Nursing Program consists primarily of online learning activities, including videos, discussions, quizzes, exams, remediation, and standardized exams. Clinical experiences are completed in person at a healthcare facility near the student’s location and are scheduled individually with assigned RN preceptors.

Online students are required to come to campus one to two times during the program for orientation and skills check-offs and completion of the microbiology lab if needed.

The online program is offered exclusively to LPN to RN cohorts.

Application Process

All applicants will be considered competitively, based on an objective Ranking Score Computation and committee selection. To be considered for acceptance into the nursing program, your applicant file must contain all required documentation by the appropriate nursing application deadline. Follow the steps below to make sure your applicant file is complete.

 

  • Apply to Missouri State University-West Plains. Office of Admissions, Hass-Darr Hall, (417) 255-7955. Applying to Missouri State University-West Plains and to the Missouri State University-West Plains nursing program are two separate processes. Current degree-seeking students do not need to repeat the University admission process.
  • Apply to the Missouri State University-West Plains nursing program by logging into My Grizzly Den. (Contact the Help Desk if you need to reset your BearPass Password.) Locate the Nursing Resources card, and click on the Apply to the Nursing Program link. Select whtehr you are a licensed LPN applying to the bridge program or an unlicensed student applying to the 2-year RN program. 
  • If applicable, have transcripts from other nursing programs, such as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) transcripts, sent directly to Missouri State University-West Plains, Nursing admissions office, 128 Garfield Ave., Looney Hall L-103C, West Plains, MO 65775.
  • Meet the admission criteria as set forth under Admission Eligibility.
  • Once application cycle is over, you will receive written notification of admission status – accepted, alternate or not accepted – by university email.

Application Requirements for the Nursing Program

All applicants will be considered competitively. To be considered for acceptance into the nursing program, your applicant file must contain all required documentation by application deadline. Follow the three steps below to make sure your applicant file is complete.

  1. Office of Admissions
    • Apply to Missouri State University-West Plains
    • Provide high school transcripts or HiSET/GED certificate if required for the admission to the University.
    • Provide official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or Universities. Even if you only took one class.
    • Receive letter of admission to the University and BearPass number.
  2. Missouri State-West Plains Testing Center - ATI TEAS Entrance Exam
    • Have on file the ATI TEAS 7 Exam (less than 5 years old) with a minimum overall score of 58.7%.
  3. Nursing Department
    • Apply online through My Grizzly Den, Student Resources card. (Login required - Contact the Help Desk if you need a BearPass password.)
    • If applicable, have transcripts from other nursing programs sent directly to the nursing department.
    • LPN students: Proof of active, non-disciplined LPN licensure.
    • You will receive an e-mail notification to your University email of admission status - accepted, alternate or not accepted.