Academic Programs

Our academic programs focus on preparing baccalaureate nurses who are workforce ready, with a strong emphasis on  cultural competence. We offer two tracks to the baccalaureate in nursing:

Four-year track Track

Designed for those students entering Bemidji State University as freshmen, The 4-year track student will begin their university education with foundational course work and journey into nursing courses during their sophomore year.

R.N. to Baccalaureate Track 

Designed to expand upon the knowledge and career opportunities of nurses who already have an RN license to practice nursing.

F.A.Q.

Answers to frequently asked questions for both tracks.

Graduates of both the Four-Year RN track and the RN to BS Completion track will:

• Hold core competencies in critical thinking, communication, and performing holistic assessments on individuals, families and communities.
• Have added skills specifically related to care of American Indian patients and the complexities of rural health strategies.
• Hold core knowledge in health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, illness and disease management, ethics, and health care systems and policy.
• Be prepared to employ cutting edge technology in the delivery of health care.
• Be eligible for certification as a Public Health Nurse (PHN)
• Be prepared to take the examination offered by the Minnesota Board of Nursing to become Registered Nurses.
• Qualify for employment opportunities to provide professional nursing care for individuals, families, and communities.