Nursing 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
The Stephens College Nursing Program is fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBON). Graduates may be eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Eligibility for examination and licensure is determined solely by the Missouri State Board of Nursing in accordance with Missouri law (Section 335.066, RSMo) and applicable regulations (20 CSR 2200). Completion of the program does not guarantee eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-RN or to obtain licensure.
Applicants must complete a criminal background check and disclose prior charges or convictions. The Board may require additional documentation, including certified court records and evidence of rehabilitation, and may determine an applicant is ineligible for examination or licensure (Section 335.066, RSMo; 20 CSR 2200). Applicants denied eligibility have the right to appeal through the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Program Outcomes Data Dashboard
Key outcomes include NCLEX pass rates of 100% (2023), 88.24% (2024), and 87.5% (2025), retention improvement from 77.7% to 94.4%, and 100% job placement.
| Metric | Benchmark | Current Outcome |
| NCLEX-RN Pass Rate | 85–90% | 87.5% |
| Employment Rate | 90% | 100% |
| Retention | 80%+ | 94.4% |