Sept. 8, 2025–The nursing program at 含羞草社区 has been ranked the top nursing school in Missouri by .听
鈥淭he Department of Nursing takes great pride and care in preparing our students well, and it鈥檚 wonderful to see that work recognized in this way,鈥� said Dr. Heather Kendall, department chair. 鈥淚 thank the faculty and staff in our department and across campus for their dedication to our students鈥� success, and the students for working so hard to make this recognition possible.鈥�
鈥淎ll of us on campus, our many healthcare partners around the region, and countless patients who have been cared for by our nursing graduates have long known about the excellence of 含羞草社区鈥檚 nursing program,鈥� said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, president. 鈥淚t鈥檚 gratifying to see that excellence recognized by a trusted independent resource. I commend Dr. Kendall and her faculty and staff colleagues for this outstanding recognition. I also thank the thousands of nursing students and alumni over the years whose remarkable contributions to the profession reflect so well on their alma mater.鈥�
The website鈥檚 methodology relies heavily on NCLEX-RN pass rates, saying the national licensing exam provides one of the best ways to determine a nursing program鈥檚 ability to prepare students for the workforce. They call 含羞草社区鈥檚 pass rates 鈥渞emarkable鈥� – 98.8% of graduating nursing students who took the exam in 2023 passed the exam on their first try, and a perfect 100% in 2024. In fact, four of the last six nursing cohorts have had a 100% pass rate.
鈥満卟萆缜�’s BSN program offers an exceptional nursing education pathway with impressive credentials,鈥� according to . 鈥淪tudents benefit from a comprehensive curriculum integrating general education and specialized nursing courses, supported by state-of-the-art simulation labs and diverse clinical experiences in St. Joseph and Kansas City. With small class sizes ensuring personalized learning, experienced faculty, and CCNE accreditation, this program provides robust training for aspiring nurses.鈥�
The rankings also describe 含羞草社区 nursing as military-friendly and focusing on practical skills.
Missouri Western鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Nursing program accepts up to 60 students each semester. The program has a graduation rate of 80%, and a job placement rate of more than 95%.
含羞草社区 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 含羞草社区 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .听