Webster University and Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing Create a Streamlined Direct-Admit Bachelor of Nursing Program

Image: Webster University President Tim Keane and Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing President Angela Clark sign the parternship agreement during a ceremony on Webster's campus.

Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing and Webster University’s College of Science and Health have expanded their dual-degree partnership with the creation of a direct admit Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Called the “Direct Admit BSN,” the program enables a clear path from high school to two degrees in four years or less, saving time and money and holding a coveted nursing school spot for students admitted to the program.

The program provides students with a direct pathway to a BSN degree, giving them the confidence of knowing their spot in the BSN program is reserved from the time they begin their college experience. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses (RNs) is expected to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Currently, the average annual salary for a nurse is nearly $80,000.  

“Preparing the next generation of nurses requires more than expanding access—it requires an unwavering commitment to academic excellence, clinical rigor, and student success,” said Angela Clark, who is the Maxine Clark and Bob Fox President Barnes-Jewish College  Goldfarb School of Nursing. “Our partnership with Webster University creates a direct pathway that allows students to begin their nursing education with confidence while benefiting from the strengths of both institutions. Together, we are advancing a shared vision of a vibrant future by developing a nursing workforce- grounded in both science and caring- that our communities need today and for generations to come.”

“Through this collaboration with Goldfarb, we can offer students the best of both worlds, starting with a traditional undergraduate biology experience at Webster and finishing with the clinical experience at Goldfarb,” said Webster University President Tim Keane. “Students in the program will spend the first two years participating in Webster’s campus life, studying with students in our state-of-the-art labs, and working closely with our expert faculty while they complete their core classes. The students will transition into the Goldfarb environment in the latter half of the program and receive the clinical training required in the nursing field. In the end, the students will graduate with a dual bachelor’s degree with the skills necessary to immediately land professional-level job the moment they complete the program.”

Students can enter the program either in the fall or the spring by applying through Webster University’s office of admissions. Those accepted into the program will have the option for student housing and meal plans at Webster University. Scholarships are available through both institutions.

To learn more about the program, contact admissions@webster.edu or  admissions@barnesjewishcollege.edu.