Program Overview
Standout licensure outcomes with flexible delivery — William Jewell College’s 12-month Accelerated Track BSN posts a 100% first-time NCLEX pass rate three years running, offers a hybrid option that blends online coursework with evening classes and weekend clinicals, and partners with Liberty Hospital to help lower net cost.
William Jewell College offers an Accelerated Track Nursing BSN for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another field. The accelerated track runs 12 months and starts in late May, with graduation the following May. A hybrid option combines online coursework with in-person clinical training and scheduled evening classes, giving career changers added flexibility.
Nursing students train in an internationally endorsed simulation center and complete clinical experiences across the Kansas City region.
The program reports a 100% first-time NCLEX pass rate for all nursing tracks in 2023, 2024, and 2025 — a consistent, standout licensure outcome.
A Liberty Hospital partnership pathway can further lower net cost for students who meet program and employment conditions.
Accreditation & Outcomes
The baccalaureate nursing program at William Jewell College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
William Jewell College is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The nursing program reports a 100% first-time NCLEX pass rate for all nursing tracks in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN.
ABSN Admission Summary
William Jewell’s accelerated BSN admissions focus on prior degree completion, prerequisite performance, and interview readiness. The application uses NursingCAS, and the process can include an interview after an initial review.
Admission requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Typical minimum 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale (overall record or last three years, whichever is higher)
- B- or better on the first attempt in each prerequisite course
- Nursing prerequisites such as Nutrition and Pathophysiology completed with B- or better on the first attempt
- Competitive interview with a Nursing Department representative (for selected applicants)
Application items
- NursingCAS application submission
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- One reference (supervisor or professor preferred)
- Résumé of involvement (up to two pages)
Optional testing: Kaplan, TEAS, or HESI may be used as an admissions exam option if needed.
Transfer credit notes: Nursing transfer credit has limits once upper-level nursing coursework begins at Jewell; science prerequisites must generally be within 10 years, and nursing prerequisites within 5 years.
Prerequisite Courses
Complete before the accelerated track begins:
- Basic Psychology
- Pathophysiology
- Nutrition
- Microbiology with lab
- Chemistry with lab
- Anatomy with lab
- Physiology with lab
- College-level math
- College-level written communication
Curriculum
The accelerated BSN curriculum concentrates on professional nursing content and role development, including assessment, pharmacology, adult health, family-centered care, population health, mental health nursing, and role transition with a capstone.
Spring I
NUR 202 Role Transition to Professional Practice I (2 cr. hrs.)
This course introduces professional nursing through exploration of history, standards, current trends, and core values of the discipline. Students examine leadership theory and begin shaping their professional identity as future registered nurses.
NUR 232 Physical Examination and Health Assessment (1 cr. hr.)
This course builds foundational skills in health history collection and physical examination of healthy adults. Students practice assessment techniques in laboratory and simulation settings to strengthen clinical accuracy and documentation.
NUR 242 Pharmacology (3 cr. hrs.)
This course presents major drug classes and core pharmacologic principles, including pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Students apply medication knowledge to therapeutic use, safety considerations, and patient education.
NUR 250 Fundamentals of Nursing and Healthcare (3 cr. hrs.)
This course introduces essential nursing concepts and applies the nursing process to patient care delivery. Students develop clinical judgment through classroom, laboratory, and supervised clinical experiences.
NUR 315 Adult Health I: Chronic Conditions (4 cr. hrs.)
This course focuses on chronic disease management for adults and older adults across healthcare settings. Students integrate assessment, quality of life considerations, and end-of-life care into clinical and simulation practice.
NUR 322 Concepts and Techniques for Nursing Practice I (1 cr. hr.)
This course strengthens technical and critical thinking skills for medical-surgical nursing care. Students practice evidence-based procedures in classroom, lab, and simulation environments.
Fall Semester
NUR 380 Population Health Nursing (3 cr. hrs.)
This course applies population health principles, epidemiology, and prevention strategies in community settings. Students assess vulnerable groups and implement culturally responsive interventions to improve public health outcomes.
NUR 390 Family Centered Nursing (4 cr. hrs.)
This course prepares students to care for childbearing families, children, and women across the lifespan. Students integrate developmental, cultural, and family systems frameworks into clinical and simulation experiences.
NUR 480 Role Transition to Professional Practice II (4 cr. hrs.)
This course advances leadership and management skills needed for entry-level professional nursing roles. Students design quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery.
NUR 485 Role Transition to Professional Practice III (1 cr. hr.)
This course supports final professional development and preparation for licensure. Students apply leadership, scholarship, and service principles while strengthening readiness for the RN role.
NUR 490 Capstone: Nursing Role Transition (4 cr. hrs.)
This capstone course integrates prior learning into a comprehensive clinical transition experience. Students demonstrate readiness for professional practice through supervised application of advanced clinical judgment.
Summer
NUR 372 Health Care Research, Theory and Practice (3 cr. hrs.)
This course examines research methods and theoretical frameworks that guide evidence-based nursing practice. Students evaluate and apply research findings to improve clinical outcomes.
NUR 402 Concepts and Techniques for Nursing Practice II (1 cr. hr.)
This course builds advanced clinical skills in orthopedic care, wound management, respiratory care, and resuscitation. Students refine technical competence and clinical reasoning through simulation-based learning.
NUR 412 Psychiatric – Mental Health Nursing (3 cr. hrs.)
This course explores mental health assessment and care for individuals with behavioral disorders across the lifespan. Students apply therapeutic communication, ethical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration in clinical settings.
NUR 445 Adult Health II: Acute Conditions (3 cr. hrs.)
This course emphasizes nursing care for adults experiencing acute health conditions in medical-surgical settings. Students apply evidence-based interventions through clinical and simulation practice.
NUR 470 Adult Health III: Complex Conditions (2 cr. hrs.)
This course prepares students to manage critically ill patients with complex health conditions. Students integrate advanced assessment, clinical reasoning, and interdisciplinary collaboration in critical care environments.
More detail is available in the William Jewell catalog.
Clinicals
Clinical education includes direct patient care experiences in healthcare settings and structured simulation practice in an internationally endorsed simulation center. The hybrid format includes on-site clinical experiences on weekends and scheduled in-person sessions to build hands-on skills, with placements emphasizing exposure to a range of care settings across the Kansas City region.
Tuition
Estimated total tuition is $40,500 for the BSN Accelerated Nursing option. A published prior-year accelerated nursing tuition figure is $39,500 (2025-2026), reflecting that rates can change by year. A Liberty Hospital partnership pathway can lower net cost for students who meet program and employment conditions.
Confirm current figures via the official tuition and fees page.
Research More Missouri ABSN Programs
Compare all Accelerated BSN programs in Missouri (find the best fit)