Truman State University

Truman State University is a public university located in Kirksville, Missouri, United States. They offer two tracks toward completion of their BSN program. In addition to a traditional 4 year curriculum, they have designed an accelerated BSN program, ideal for students with college credits or a non-nursing bachelor's degree. Students can enroll into either program annually in the fall.

Truman's nursing department offers high-tech nursing simulation in their Nursing Simulation Center. This simulation-heavy focus aims to enhance the students' critical-thinking and decision-making skills by practicing on life-sized anatomical models. As students continue on the BSN path, their knowledge and simulation-based practice will be enhanced by field experience in various clinical settings. This allows students to gain a greater understanding of applying their knowledge when dealing with real patients. There are also ample research opportunities, as well as study abroad offerings for BSN students.

Nursing majors at Truman State University also benefit from an active community. There are many clubs and organizations for nursing majors that foster a community of people with an interest in the nursing field.

The nursing school at Truman State University is a public institution located in Kirksville, Missouri. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE.

Degree types you can earn at Truman State University include Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Accelerated BSN and Bachelor Degree level degrees.

For nursing students in Missouri, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 87.77% and for BSN programs is 86.50%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 59 nursing schools in Missouri, the nursing program at Truman State University ranks #4 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #133. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 94.74%, giving the Truman State University an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Truman State University

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 94.74%
• Missouri State Rank: 4
• National Rank: 133

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