Department of Nursing Science
100 Elliff Hall
The department offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing which is approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
The main campus program (Jefferson City) admits 30 students in the fall and spring semesters. The satellite program in Fort Leonard Wood (FLW) is designed to meet the local needs of Rolla and to meet the educational needs of active duty military personnel and their dependents. This program accepts 40 students (20 Rolla students and 20 FLW students) each fall semester. More information can be obtained by contacting the FLW program. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) may be eligible for advanced standing in the AAS in Nursing.
The Department of Nursing Science established a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program to meet the needs of practicing registered nurses (RNs). The BSN Completion Program is also accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). These options allow Lincoln University to provide educational mobility opportunities for nurses.
A Surgical Technology Program was established in 2010. This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(CAAHEP). Upon graduation, students are able eligible to apply for the national certification examination to become a certified surgical technologist.
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