Research College of Nursing
Higher EducationMissouri, United States11-50 Employees
Who We Are Research College of Nursing is a small private non-sectarian fully accredited institution of higher learning located in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Research College of Nursing, in partnership with Rockhurst University, offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Research College of Nursing offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Currently three graduate tracks and two post-master's certificate programs are offered. Mission Research College of Nursing envisions a future with an interdisciplinary model of health care designed to successfully meet the challenge of improving health. Research College of Nursing is a private institution of higher learning committed primarily to excellence in nursing education. The academic community provides an atmosphere conducive to the development of the individual in scholarship, leadership, and service. Students are challenged to think creatively and sensitively to formulate a global view of nursing and a commitment to excellence in health care practice. Teaching excellence and scholarly activities are valued as a means to enhance the nursing profession's role in meeting health care needs. Research College of Nursing encourages faculty and students to provide leadership and service that fosters community growth. Academics The academic community provides an atmosphere conducive to the development of the individual in scholarship, leadership, and service. Students are challenged to think creatively and sensitively to formulate a global view of nursing and a commitment to excellence in health care practice. Faculty An 8:1 student-faculty ratio fosters rich campus discussions and wide opportunities for student research. Professors, as opposed to graduate teaching assistants, teach the nursing courses. Students 400 students are enrolled: 80% are undergraduate and 20% are graduate students. 100% job placement after graduation.