Research College of Nursing — a private institution in Kansas City, Mo., that is affiliated with Research Medical Center and part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare — is launching a new accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing pathway.
Approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing, the program is an accelerated fast-track option for students without a prior bachelor’s degree, according to a Feb. 3 news release shared with Becker’s. It aims to reduce student debt and accelerate entry into the nursing workforce. HCA said it is the first offering of its kind in the region.
The launch coincides with the opening of the college’s new $36.5 million, 78,000-square-foot campus, which welcomed students in January. The facility includes a Center for Clinical Advancement located on the Research Medical Center campus, expected to be completed in 2026 — the college’s 120th anniversary year.
The first cohort in the fast-track program is set to begin in May.
Research College of Nursing is part of HCA Midwest Health, which includes more than 10,000 employees across seven hospitals, clinics, surgery centers and outpatient facilities.
Editor’s note: This story was updated Feb. 4.
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