UMKC School of Nursing & Health Studies

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The School of Nursing and Health Studies has been an integral part of UMKC for more than 50 years. Beginning in 1972 with the institution of the Master of Science in Nursing program and followed shortly by the founding of the School of Nursing in 1974, SoNHS has a long and illustrious history. In 1981 we introduced our online RN-BSN Program, one of the first of its kind in the nation, setting a precedent for the future of education in nursing. Then in 2001 we began our Pre-Licensure BSN track, followed by the start of our Doctor of Nursing practice program in 2007, which completed the collegiate path from new student to doctorate. After establishing ourselves as a recognized and and exceptional school of nursing, we saw an even greater opportunity to offer our students, a Bachelor in Health Studies, which was introduced in 2011. With the addition of this program, we could allow our students to get a broader education of the Health Sciences world and help lead them down the path of whichever area of study the chose, whether it be the completion of the well-rounded and prepared BHS graduate, a pre-nursing track, pre-medicine. In 2013 we officially changed our name to the School of Nursing and Health Studies, to further exemplify the full breadth of knowledge and education we had to share with prospective students and the community. We have been growing and developing every year since the beginning in 1972, and are proud to count ourselves as a strong and eminent establishment within UMKC and Kansas City as whole. And we will continue striving to deliver an education that is nothing but exceptional to any student who walks through our doors (real or virtual).

Giving Day is here! Your gift to the School of Nursing and Health Studies Alumni Impact Fund supports future nurses. The...
03/03/2026

Giving Day is here! Your gift to the School of Nursing and Health Studies Alumni Impact Fund supports future nurses. The fund helps provide scholarships for students, expands programs and services at the school, enriches student life and creates hands-on career opportunities through internships and competitions.

Give today.
https://giving.umkc.edu/giving-day/?a=12059683

We hosted another Alumni Winter Social at Stockyard Brewery in the West Bottoms. Alumni, faculty, staff and friends of t...
02/27/2026

We hosted another Alumni Winter Social at Stockyard Brewery in the West Bottoms. Alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the school mingled and enjoyed delicious snacks and drinks. Join us for our Alumni Reunion on June 11 at Third Street Social on the South Plaza.

It’s a busy day here at the School of Nursing and Health Studies! We have both our graduate Neonatal NP students on camp...
02/24/2026

It’s a busy day here at the School of Nursing and Health Studies! We have both our graduate Neonatal NP students on campus for their intensive as well as the seniors in the BSN program here for BSN Senior Day.

We only see our NP students on campus once per semester during their clinical courses, and it’s always nice to get that interaction for skills labs, exams, and presentations while we’ve got them!

For BSN Senior Day, we invite our seniors to spend a day hearing from a slew of speakers, including alumni, staff, graduate faculty, and community partners regarding steps and options for after they graduate.

It’s a privilege to assist multiple levels of those on the nursing path prepare to take the next step towards their future success! 💙💛🦘

Join us from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Stockyards Brewery in the West Bottoms for the UMKC School of Nursing & Hea...
02/11/2026

Join us from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Stockyards Brewery in the West Bottoms for the UMKC School of Nursing & Health Studies Alumni Winter Social! Enjoy snacks, drinks and networking opportunities with alumni, faculty and staff.

Our student nurses took the next steps in the profession at the 2026 UMKC Nursing Career Fair on Tuesday at the Student ...
01/30/2026

Our student nurses took the next steps in the profession at the 2026 UMKC Nursing Career Fair on Tuesday at the Student Union. Students networked with a variety of healthcare organizations recruiting for nursing positions.

The recognition keeps coming in for our online master’s programs. The school ranked No. 22 among the nation’s best onlin...
01/27/2026

The recognition keeps coming in for our online master’s programs. The school ranked No. 22 among the nation’s best online nursing programs by U.S. News & World Report. Up 11 spots from last year’s ranking of No. 33, this marks the 14th year in a row the program ranked in the top 50. UMKC's program is the highest ranked among universities in Missouri and Kansas. 🎉

Learn more about the program and ranking:

U.S. News & World Report ranks online master’s program No. 22

The results are in! 100% of our BSN program graduates who took the NCLEX exam in 2025 to become a certified RN have PASS...
01/13/2026

The results are in! 100% of our BSN program graduates who took the NCLEX exam in 2025 to become a certified RN have PASSED!! This comes after earning a 100% pass rate in 2024 as well! This truly speaks to the quality and rigor of our BSN program and the high level of students that enroll and graduate with us. Congratulations to all our graduates who took the NCLEX as well as the faculty and staff, all of whom make our BSN program one of the best in the country! 💯💙💛

Our mid-year commencement festivities kicked off on Saturday with our Academic Professional Recognition Ceremony. Nursin...
12/22/2025

Our mid-year commencement festivities kicked off on Saturday with our Academic Professional Recognition Ceremony. Nursing graduates took part in the pinning ceremony, a tradition that celebrates the transition from student to professional. Our Ph.D. and DNP graduates participated in the hooding ceremony, which recognizes the highest degree awarded by the UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies. Congratulations to all our new graduates!

It's time to celebrate all our new graduates at Commencement this weekend. Here are just a few of the Roos who will be c...
12/21/2025

It's time to celebrate all our new graduates at Commencement this weekend. Here are just a few of the Roos who will be crossing the stage.

Congratulations to UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies student, Mel Venters, who is one of 17 recipients of the De...
12/18/2025

Congratulations to UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies student, Mel Venters, who is one of 17 recipients of the Dean of Students Honor. Every semester, exceptional graduating students are honored with this award recognizing exceptional academic achievement, leadership and service to our community.

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Kansas City, MO
64108

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies

Accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, and the Higher Learning Commission, the UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies offers undergraduate programs and online graduate programs designed to fit your needs. The SoNHS’s curriculum stands out for its rigor. But students will also find personalized attention from instructors committed to academic success. Let UMKC advisers help you determine your next step.