Research College of Nursing is a private nursing college affiliated with Research Medical Center and HCA Healthcare in Kansas City, Missouri.
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| Type | Private |
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| Established | 1905 |
| Accreditation | HLC, CCNE |
| Location | , , United States 39°00′24″N 94°33′25″W / 39.00662°N 94.55693°W |
| Affiliations | Research Medical Center |
| Website | researchcollege |
History
editResearch College of Nursing was established in June 1905 as the German Hospital Training School. The institution graduated its first class in 1909, marking the beginning of its commitment to nursing education. In 1979, Research College of Nursing entered into a partnership with Rockhurst University, which facilitated collaborative educational opportunities. However, in 2018, it was announced that Research College of Nursing would regain its independence from Rockhurst University.[1][2][3]
In January 2022, the college announced plans to suspend admissions to their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program starting January 15, 2022. The Research College of Nursing's Governing Board voted in August 2022 to officially end the MSN program, and the college would no longer award MSN degrees beyond December 17, 2024.[4]
In 2023, the college and HCA Healthcare announced plans to construct a new $34.5 million, 78,000-square-foot building adjacent to Research Medical Center to increase the college’s enrollment capacity.[5][6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "History of the College". Research College of Nursing. Archived from the original on March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ Hines, Kori (February 4, 2019). "An alliance untethered: a 40-year nursing program splits, talk of change stirs Rockhurst campus". The Sentinel. Archived from the original on October 28, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ "Research College of Nursing Concludes Joint BSN Program with Rockhurst University". Research College of Nursing. Archived from the original on March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ "Graduate". Research College of Nursing. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Vaupel, Andrew (March 8, 2023). "HCA Midwest, Research College of Nursing announce plan to build $34.5M expansion". Kansas City Business Journal. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- ^ "Amid nursing shortage, Research College of Nursing receives a $34.5M investment". KCTV5. March 8, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2024.