Earn a Nursing (BSN) degree at Lindenwood University in St. Louis, MO.
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Discover Your Future in Nursing with a Traditional BSN Pathway
Lindenwood University is excited to have received initial approval from the Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN), contingent upon a pending site survey in Summer 2025, to add a prelicensure track to our nursing program. This new track will complement our existing RN to BSN program, with the inaugural cohort set to begin in Fall 2025. We look forward to this exciting next step in preparing future healthcare professionals.
Now accepting applications for Fall 2025 cohort. Apply Now!
A Comprehensive Curriculum for Compassionate Care
The BSN program curriculum is designed to meet industry standards and the evolving needs of nursing practice, guided by MSBN and accrediting body requirements. Students complete general education and foundational courses during their first two years, followed by focused nursing coursework in their junior and senior years. The curriculum progresses from fundamental concepts to advanced care, and prepares students to provide compassionate, professional care to individuals, families, and communities throughout their career. Learning experiences emphasize the development of critical knowledge, values, and skills essential for success in diverse healthcare settings.
A Look Inside Your Academic Journey
Start Your Journey to a BSN at Lindenwood University
Lindenwood University offers a clear path to earning your Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In the first two years, students complete foundational pre-nursing courses in order to build the essential knowledge needed for success. Take a look at the courses needed to prepare students for admission into our nursing program, and the start of their clinical nursing education.
Your Clinical Nursing Education
Upon completing the foundational pre-nursing courses and gaining admission to the nursing program, students embark on their clinical nursing education. This phase emphasizes the development of essential nursing skills, with a strong focus on hands-on clinical experience. Students are equipped to deliver compassionate, professional care and are prepared for success throughout their nursing careers. Explore the complete course curriculum that students will embark on.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the program?
Our nursing program is designed as a 4-year degree. In the first two years, students focus on pre-nursing courses, building a solid foundation. Then, in their final two years, students dive into specialized nursing courses to prepare for a rewarding career in healthcare.
How many students will be admitted each year?
Each fall welcomes a new cohort of 48 students into our program. It’s an exciting opportunity that allows students to start their nursing journey alongside a supportive group of peers!
When may students apply?
Applications for Fall 2025 cohort, which begins in September 2025, are now open! Prospective students can apply through NursingCAS.
Only students who have completed the pre-nursing coursework, or expect to complete the required courses, before Fall 2025 are eligible to apply. Please contact Meridith Voegler with any questions you may have.
Application for Fall 2026 cohort will open in Fall 2025.
Are students guaranteed entry?
No. University admission does not automatically guarantee admission into the nursing major as students approach their junior year. Students will need to submit a separate application for the nursing program, and admission is competitive. To be considered, all core pre-nursing courses must be completed or in progress before applying.
May student athletes apply to and succeed in the program? Will training and competition schedules conflict with the curriculum?
Student athletes may apply, as long as all general education and support courses have been completed. In the junior and senior years, courses will include required clinical components. Our nursing faculty and the athletics department will collaborate to help student athletes fulfill clinical course requirements.
What should students do in the meantime?
Students intending on applying to the nursing program should:
- Focus on strong academic performance, especially in mathematics and sciences.
- Develop rigorous study habits.
- Continually meet with advisors Kate Knight or Julie Bergen to ensure the proper course sequence is followed and all required general education and support courses are completed satisfactorily.
- Seek assistance as needed, such as tutoring, counseling, etc.
Is there a program fee? What does the Nursing program fee include?
Yes, there is a Nursing program fee for students admitted into the nursing major, but there are no additional fees during the pre-nursing coursework.
The Nursing program fee is $3,875 per semester, which covers essential items like nursing software, name badge/ID, scrubs, a skills bag, stethoscope, books, and more.
Students will also be responsible for other personal costs related to the program, such as immunizations, state licensure, and NCLEX exam fees. For more detailed information, please reach out to Program Director, Meridith Vogeler.
Can the nursing program be completed part-time?
The nursing years (junior/senior years) are full-time and cohort-based. Courses will be held primarily during the day, although there could be clinical rotations in evening or weekends.
Completion of the nursing courses will occur over 4 academic semesters with summers off.
