Application Information

R.N. to Baccalaureate Nursing Program
Bemidji State University

We are pleased you are interested in the Bemidji State University (BSU) RN to Baccalaureate Nursing Program. The program is designed in block times via a combination of on-campus and Internet classes to accommodate busy nurses who have jobs and families and who may commute from long distances. Full-time and part-time options are available, and clinical experiences are arranged in a variety of sites as close to your home as possible. The BSU Nursing Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Students are eligible for Public Health Nurse Certification upon graduation.

Formal admission is required for the baccalaureate nursing major and is separate from admission to Bemidji State University.

Select links below for appropriate information:

* APPLICATION FORMS:
____ Application form for admission to the Department of Nursing CLICK HERE FOR FORM
____ Application form for admission to BSU CLICK HERE FOR FORM

* GENERAL INFORMATION
____ Application Information
____ Semester Course Summary
____ BSU 2006-2007 Academic Calendar
____ Course Catalogue

When you are ready to apply, be sure to include the following items and send them to the correct offices at BSU:


BSU Admissions Office  
Bemidji State University,
1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Box 13
Bemidji MN, 56601
            ____BSU Application Form
            ____A check for $20 payable to BSU

BSU Nursing Department     
Bemidji State University,
1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Box 15
Bemidji MN, 56601
            ____ Nursing Department Application Form
            ____ Copy of RN license


Once you have been admitted to BSU, we will review your application to the nursing major and notify you of our decision. We admit students on an on-going basis. We hope this information is helpful to you and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have after reading the materials

Registered nurses may enroll in the initial junior level (3100, 3110, 3120, 3130, 3200) courses prior to being formally admitted to the major if enrollment space is available (preference will be given to admitted students). Enrollment in these courses does not insure admission to the nursing major. Admission to the major is required prior to enrolling in all other courses except 3920 courses and 3457.

Admission Requirements - Applicants Must:

Transfer Credits
The Admission 's Office will analyze your transcripts once you have been admitted to BSU. Credits previously taken at Bemidji State University will not be included in the transfer evaluation. Only credits transferred to BSU will be included in the transfer evaluation.

Admission Review for the Baccalaureate Nursing Program

Admission Status

1. Applicants who meet all admission requirements will be admitted with regular status.
2. Applicants who are in the process of completing their final semester in their nursing program, or are awaiting licensure results, may be admitted with provisional status. Should a final transcript or licensure status indicate the applicant has not met the admission requirements, provisional status will be withdrawn. The applicant will not be considered as admitted to the program and will not be permitted to continue with enrollment in nursing courses. Enrollment in courses outside of the nursing major, however, may proceed.

Admissions Notification

1. The Office of Admissions will notify applicants of their admission to BSU.
2. The Department of Nursing will notify applicants of their admission status to the baccalaureate nursing major.

Phone Numbers:

Department Of Nursing
218-755-3860

Advising Center
218-755-4005

Center for Extended Learning
218-755-2068 or 1-800-475-2001 ext. 2738

Admissions Office
218-755-2040 or 1-888-345-1721

Admission to the Department of Nursing: General Program Information

Registration for Courses

Telephone and World Wide Web registration is used. Check with the Advising Center, 755-4005, for telephone registration information. You can access registration via the BSU Homepage, http://www.bemidjistate.edu/ From the Homepage, link to Registration and Advising, then to On-Line Registration.
Registration for nursing courses is processed through the Center for Extended Learning (CEL) at 1-800-475-2001 ext.4 or http://distance.bemidjistate.edu. It is advisable to have your name entered on the CEL mailing list to be aware of course offerings and schedules.

Parking Permits

Parking permits are required for University parking lots and may be purchased at the Cashier's Office, 2nd floor of Deputy Hall. Street parking is also available. Regulations on use of parking permits are strictly enforced.

Library and Computer Resources

The University library is open during the day, evenings, and weekends. You receive an I.D. card that entitles you to full use of the library resources. You can obtain your I.D. in the Student Union. Nursing students have off-campus access to library resources via the library home page (Internet access required). For those students desiring on-campus computer lab resources, an additional fee is required.
Departmental Advisement

Once you start the program, you will be assigned a nursing faculty advisor who will help you plan your academic program.

Course Scheduling in the Department
Classes in the nursing major are scheduled in block times during each semester.
           
Junior classes are scheduled:
* Fall semester - Monday evening & Tuesdays
* Spring semester - Tuesdays
Junior level courses are conducted in an on-campus alternating format (one week on-campus, one week Internet).

Senior classes are scheduled:
* Wednesdays
Senior level courses are conducted in an on-campus or Internet alternating format (one week on- campus, two weeks Internet).

Practicum Courses
It is important to note that enrollment in practicum courses will require time other than the scheduled class day. For the convenience of students, practicums are arranged in local areas.

Part-time Enrollment
Part-time enrollment is possible, but requires careful planning with your faculty advisor.