Which Program is Right For Me?
"I felt like I was able to be confident in what I had been taught and use all of those skills immediately in the field. We learned such a broad base of knowledge, but we also took the time to study specialties so that no matter what we chose to do we had a solid base in that area." -Amanda P.
- hours RNs spent at clinicals
- 585
- hours LPNs spent at clinicals
- 430
- Job placement in 2017
- 100%
Nothing’s worse than wasting your time and hard-earned money…
You want to get in and out of school quickly so you can get on with your life in a career that you love, right?
We know you don’t want to waste your time with unnecessary gen-eds, in huge classes where it’s difficult to get the one-on-one help you need. After all, the whole reason you’re spending all this time and money going back to school is to make sure you graduate and pass your licensure exam so you can work.
We get it. We ONLY offer healthcare education programs, and we do this so we can devote all of our resources to this specialty. We’ve gone above and beyond to include an exclusive NCLEX prep program that helps prepare you for licensure throughout the duration of our programs. Our track record proves itself…BTC had an average NCLEX pass rate of 98.5% between our 2020 LPN and RN grads. On top of that, nearly 100% of those students secured jobs after passing their licensure exam.
We think you’ll love it at BTC. From our small school feel, to our unbeatable NCLEX pass rate, we make our student’s success our number one priority.
RN to BSN Completion
100% online RN to BSN Completion program is designed to provide working RNs with the support and credentials needed to achieve the next step in their career as a nurse, anywhere, anytime.
Professional Nursing (RN)
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
Paramedic to RN Bridge
The Professional Nursing RN Bridge Program is designed for students who are already currently Missouri Licensed Paramedics and have chosen to pursue a career as a Registered Nurse.
LPN to RN Bridge
The Professional Nursing RN Bridge Program is designed for students who are already currently Missouri Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and have chosen to pursue a career as a Registered Nurse.
Practical Nursing (LPN)
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) provide basic nursing care. They work under the direction of registered nurses and doctors.
CMT
Medication technicians are responsible for providing patients with non-injectable prescription medications. These professionals work under the supervision of registered nurses or other medical staff to prepare, distribute and monitor the effects of a patient’s medication
Q&A
- Besides the application, what all do I need to do to get into the program?
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That depends on the program, so the best answer is to give us a call. In general, we will need copies of a few documents, two satisfactory background screenings, an entrance exam or two completed, and some medical records. Call us for the checklist though!
Ask A Question - What entrance exams do I need to take?
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If you are applying for one of the nursing programs, but are taking gen-ed classes before the program begins you will take the Wonderlic exam.
If you are applying for the LPN or RN program, you will take the Wonderlic exam and the TEAS exam.
If you are applying for the LPN to RN Bridge program, you will take the Wonderlic exam and the ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor that asks nursing-related questions.
If you are applying for the Paramedic to RN Bridge program, you will take the Wonderlic exam and the TEAS exam.
If you are applying for the RN to BSN Completion program, you do not need to take an entrance exam.
If you are applying for the CMT program, you do not need to take an entrance exam.
Ask A Question - What programs do you offer?
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Our on-campus programs include:
- Practical Nursing (LPN)
- LPN to RN Bridge
- Paramedic to RN Bridge
- Professional Nursing (RN)
- Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
Our online programs include:
- RN to BSN Completion
- Are your programs accredited?
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Yes, we are accredited! Our entire institution is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). This includes our RN to BSN Completion program, Professional Nursing (RN), Bridge programs, and Practical Nursing (LPN) program.
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- Do you offer online classes?
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Our RN to BSN Completion program is online. All other classes must be completed on campus.
Ask A Question - How do gen-eds work?
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We offer the general education classes at our campus, which makes it easier for our students. Unlike other schools, our general education classes are part of our program and can be taken during your program. This allows a student to get in and out faster; however, a lot of our students take the general education classes before their program begins, which lightens the full-time course load. Give Admissions a call to see which option might work best for you.
Ask A Question - What prerequisites do I need for my program?
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The Professional Nursing (RN) Bridge program, Professional Nursing (RN) program and RN to BSN Completion program have prerequisites.
The RN Bridge program is for current licensed LPNs and Paramedics. If you are applying for the Bridge program you will need to complete the 21 credit hours BEFORE the program begins. LPNs, see the LPN to RN Bridge page for more information. Paramedics, see the Paramedic to RN Bridge page for more information.
The RN program requires 8 credit hours to be completed before the application deadline. See RN page for the list of prerequisite classes.
The RN to BSN Completion program is designed for current licensed RNs. If you are applying for the RN to BSN Completion program you need to have the 21 credit hours completed before you apply for the program. See the RN to BSN page for the list of prerequisite classes.
All other programs do not have prerequisites.
Ask A Question - Do your programs have additional help if students need it?
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Yes! As long as the student is trying and wants to succeed, our instructors will do everything in their power to help students achieve their goals. We offer Success Labs and one-on-one or small group tutoring with instructors, and more if additional help is needed.
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