Truman enrolls an average of 50 freshman directly into the Nursing Major each year. In addition to acceptance to Truman, applicants must apply to and be accepted by the Department of Nursing.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Truman State University Department of Nursing is to offer an exemplary community-based baccalaureate nursing education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences to support and prepare caring nurse scholars to practice in a diverse and rapidly changing health care environment.

Vision Statement

The vision of the Truman State University Department of Nursing is to be an exemplary baccalaureate nursing program in a public liberal arts and sciences environment.

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Admission To The Nursing Major

Admission to Truman’s nursing major has similar criteria as admission to the university. Admission to the nursing major is competitive.

Truman Nursing requires a separate application for admission to the major. You will need to be admitted to Truman prior to consideration of your application to nursing. The Truman Nursing applications are online. Click here to apply for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing four-year program of study. Click here to apply to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (requires a prior bachelor's degree) fifteen-month program of study.

The four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program of study accepts applications from entering college students, transfer students, and Truman students desiring to declare or change a major. The BSN application deadline is January 15 of each year. (See the four-year BSN suggested program.)

The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program of study accepts applications from students who have completed a previous bachelor’s degree or will complete a bachelor’s degree prior to beginning the ABSN. The ABSN application deadline is October 1 of each year. (See the ABSN suggested program.)

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