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University of Missouri - St. Louis

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From 1 posting, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 27, 2026Sources

The short version

The University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Nursing, a metropolitan public research campus on the north side of St. Louis. The college runs traditional and accelerated pre-licensure BSN tracks, an RN to BSN, post-graduate certificates, a DNP, and a PhD.

Employer research, Jul 27, 2026

  1. You can join a paid 10-week UMSL/BJC Summer Nurse Externship that pairs BSN students with unit mentors at sites like Barnes-Jewish, St. Louis Children’s, and Missouri Baptist.

    For new grads
    Sources
    As of 2019Source 1: blogs.umsl.eduSource 2: stlouischildrens.org

  2. The College of Nursing runs pre-licensure BSN, RN to BSN, DNP, PhD, and post-grad certificates if you want to teach, research, or advance on an academic path.

    For experienced nurses
    Sources
    As of 2026Source 1: umsl.eduSource 2: bulletin.umsl.edu

  3. UMSL is an academic affiliate for the VA St. Louis post-baccalaureate nurse residency across John Cochran, Jefferson Barracks, and area clinics.

    For new grads
    Sources
    As of 2026Source: va.gov

Nursing here

Preceptors and orientation

UMSL/BJC Summer Nurse Externship pairs BSN students with unit mentors for 10-week paid clinical immersion; directed by faculty coordinators

University of Missouri - St. Louis · employer research

Sources
As of 2019Source 1: blogs.umsl.eduSource 2: stlouischildrens.org
Nursing leadership

Dr. Tonya Haynes · UMSL/BJC Summer Nurse Externship Coordinator

University of Missouri - St. Louis

Sources
Source: blogs.umsl.edu

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

research opportunities in College of Nursing
Former associate teaching professor cited plentiful research options in the College of Nursing
Sources
As of 2024-04-08Source: glassdoor.sg
past toxic work environment
Same long-tenured former faculty noted a toxic work environment in the past
Sources
As of 2024-04-08Source: glassdoor.sg

The hard parts

What to ask

  • How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
  • Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
  • How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
  • What does a usual day’s workload look like?
  • Where would I work, and on which unit or team?

Living in Saint Louis, MO

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Saint Louis pairs Midwestern friendliness with a storied cultural scene anchored by the Gateway Arch and Forest Park, one of America's largest urban parks. Neighborhoods like Soulard, with its historic farmers' market, and the Central West End offer distinct character for nurses seeking an approachable city with genuine community feel.

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State price level · Missouri
9% below the national average
State index 90.8 (100 = national)

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities

Roles from University of Missouri - St. Louis

University of Missouri - St. Louis

Saint Louis, MO

Dean of the College of Nursing

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