Welcome to the Department of Nursing at Cox College! 
Welcome to the Nursing Department website of Cox College in Springfield, Missouri. Nursing education opportunities at Cox College include an Associate Degree in Nursing, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, and a Master of Science in Nursing. The opportunities for a nurse in today's society span expertise from helping a young family bring new life into the world to sharing time and memories with a patient facing a life-limiting illness. Cox College can help you become a part of the nursing tradition.
Our departmental mission is to provide excellence in educational programs offered and to prepare nurses at the associate, baccalaureate, and masters levels, which support the overall college mission that Cox College is committed to excellence by meeting the educational needs of students and the health care community. Students receive a hands-on approach to learning in top-rated community facilities and environments, including a state of the art Nursing Resource Center. The simulation lab assists the students in developing technical skills as well as critical thinking skills essential for the professional nurse. Leadership and governance opportunities are available and encouraged for students in the Student Nurse Association and as representatives within the college.
Nursing students are taught by nursing faculty who have been educated at institutions across the country. They serve as leaders in the nursing community as well as role models for our students. Scholarly activities and community involvement are evident in our academic success.
As we begin the academic year, it is my privilege to serve the College as Dean and look forward to working together with faculty, staff and students to advance the field of nursing. I invite your comments, questions, and suggestions.
Tricia Wagner, MSN, RN, GNP-BC
Dean of Nursing
NCLEX application session for graduating Nursing students
If you are planning to take the NCLEX-RN following this semester, it is mandatory that you attend one of the following sessions to complete your RN Examination Application:
Check with your course coordinator for instructions on what you must submit with your licensure application at the session.
NCLEX Pass Rates
| ASN |
| 2008 |
86.79% |
| 2009 |
88.46% |
| 2010 |
Spring - 90.48% Fall - 94.29% |
| 2011 |
Spring - 97.74% Fall - Pending |
| 2012 |
Spring - 97% |
| BSN Entry Level |
| 2008 |
89.06% |
| 2009 |
90.28% |
| 2010 |
95.45% |
| 2011 |
Pending |
| 2012 |
90% |
| BSN Accelerated |
| 2008 |
100% |
| 2009 |
100% |
| 2010 |
100% |
| 2011 |
Pending |
| 2012 |
100% |
Nursing Program Admissions
To be considered for admission into your chosen program of study, a completed program specific application must be submitted to the Admissions Office on or before the program deadline dates. Only applicants admitted to the college will be considered for admission into a program of study. All admissions and program specific selection criteria must be met prior to submission of this application.
Application deadlines
Spring: September 1 (ASN and BSN Accelerated, BSN Entry)
Fall: February 15 (ASN and BSN Entry and EDO)
Applications
The following requirements must be completed before beginning courses in any of the nursing programs:
- Proof of immunizations
- Initiation, completion or lab confirmation of Hepatitis B immunization or immunity
- Current documentation of TB screen
- Current Tdap (written documentation of 1 dosage of adult pertussis vaccination)
- Current measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization status or proof of immunity through titer
- Current tetanus/diphtheria immunization status (booster required every 10 years)
- Current varicella immunization status (reliable history, serological evidence or immunization series complete)
- Completion of health form
- Negative drug screen
- Background check
- Completion of the American Heart Association (AHA) for Healthcare Provider course or equivalent prior to enrollment.
New students admitted to any nursing track will be required to attend a Department of Nursing orientation. Information about date, time and place of orientation will be included in the new student's acceptance letter.
American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider Course requirement
Prior to enrollment in nursing courses, the student must have completed the AHA for Healthcare Provider course. It is the responsibility of the student enrolled at Cox College to maintain certification in lifesaving techniques at the health care provider level, as designated by the American Heart Association. The AHA for Healthcare Provider course is offered at Cox College in August and January, prior to the beginning of each semester. Contact Admissions for information.
The Department of Nursing offers three degree options: the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Within these degree programs, several educational options are available by which students may obtain their desired degree.
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