Professional Nursing Licensure
Admission to and graduation from the nursing program does not ensure eligibility
for state licensure, nor does it guarantee passing the licensure examination. Any
candidate for licensure who has ever been charged or convicted of a
misdemeanor or a felony will be required to submit documentation of the court
proceedings for that charge or conviction to the State Board of Nursing in which
licensure is sought.
Upon completion of the program, the graduate is expected to file an application
with the Missouri State Board of Nursing to write the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX-RN) for the registered professional nurse. After successful
completion of the examination, a license will be granted for the graduate to
practice as a registered nurse in the State of Missouri.
If the student has had a criminal conviction in the past, please contact the
Nursing Division Chairperson. A conviction may delay or prevent the issuance of
a license. For further information, refer to the Statues of Missouri found in the
MCC-Penn Valley Associate Degree Nursing Program Student Handbook or on
the web site of the Missouri State Board of Nursing:
http://pr.mo.gov/nursing-rules-statutes.asp.
The Missouri State Board of Nursing will make the decision whether or not to
allow an individual to take the licensure examination. Questions may be directed
to:
Missouri State Board of Nursing
3650 Missouri Boulevard
Jefferson City, MO 65102.