The University of Central Arkansas, in Conway, AR, offers a four-year Master of Science in Nursing degree, which allows students to specialize in nurse practitioner studies. To gain entrance to the program, students need to have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a fully accredited college or university. In the program, students take courses on health policy, pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, medical research and epidemiology.
University of Central Arkansas
201 Donaghey Avenue
Conway, AR 72035
501-450-5000
uca.edu
Missouri State University offers students a four-year Master of Science in Nursing degree, with the option of combining it with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program with exceptional grades can begin doing master's-level work in their junior and senior years. Students may apply up to 10 hours of credits earned during their junior and senior years to their Master of Science in Nursing studies. This option is ideal for motivated students wishing to finish their studies quickly.
Missouri State University
901 South National
Springfield, MO 65804
417-836-5000
missouristate.edu
Maryville University of St. Louis offers students a competitive, well-rounded 4-year Master of Science in Nursing program. To gain admission to the program, students must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a minimum grade-point average of 3.0, and have an up-to-date licence to practice nursing. Students have the option of concentrating on adult medicine or family medicine.
Maryville University of St. Louis
650 Maryville University Drive
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-529-9300
maryville.edu