The Nursing major at Avila
Home to the oldest nursing undergraduate program in Kansas City, Avila has a proud history of producing highly sought nurses throughout the Midwest. A “Top 10 Nursing School in Missouri” as awarded by Nurses.org, the Avila curriculum prepares students for the future of nursing, emphasizing clinical reasoning, and practice in a variety of community-based clinical experiences.
Avila’s nursing students have a first-pass rate on the NCLEX-RN of 96.68% (average over the past three years).
Students receive hands-on nursing experience from the very first semester. Small class and clinical group sizes mean our graduates receive the attention they need when they need it. Our senior four-week internship with a nurse in the community prior to graduation ensures students begin their career on the right track.
Are you interested in nursing?
Be Prepared for Your Career
All Avila incoming first-year students are guaranteed access to an internship or research experience before graduation. Avila nursing students have completed hands-on learning experiences at:
- Children’s Mercy Hospital and Clinics
- The University of Kansas Medical Center
- St. Joseph Medical Center
Avila nursing graduates are pursuing careers in:
- Trauma nursing
- Pediatric nursing
- Surgical nursing
- Hospital administration
- Leadership roles at the American Nurses’ Association
Avila history graduates choose to work at:
- Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kanas City
- ARJ Infusion Services
- Advent Health Systems
Transferring to Avila?
We work with you to make the most of your transfer credits so you’re on track to graduate with a bachelor’s degree.
An Environment to Enhance your Education
“My relationships I established with my professors and classmates meant they became more like family. Avila has given me a sense of home that has continued to resonate throughout the program and my career”
Cheryl Moore, ’13, MSN
Contact
Contact
Avila University School of Nursing, Borserine Center
11901 Wornall Road / Kansas City, MO 64145 / 816-501-8400
Aleta “Let” Hayes, Certified Office Manager, School of Nursing Office Manager
P: 816-501-3671 / E: aleta.hayes
Contact
Avila University School of Nursing, Blasco Building (Admissions Office)
11901 Wornall Road / Kansas City, MO 64145
Tae’Lor Landa, TBSN Student Enrollment and School of Nursing Tours Coordinator
P: (816) 501 – 3694 / E: tae'lor.landa
Contact
Preston Terry , ABSN and RN-BSN Student Engagement Manager
E: preston.terry