Accreditation & Regulation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Stephens College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Missouri State Board of Nursing
Stephens College Nursing Program has the full approval of the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Upon completing the program, graduates are eligible to take the licensing examination for professional registered nurses (NCLEX-RN). Graduation from a nursing program does not guarantee licensure eligibility. (https://www.pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp)
The Missouri State Board of Nursing is recognized by the U.S Department of Education as an approval agency for nursing programs. The Board of Nursing has statutory authority to approve prelicensure nursing programs.