Bemidji School of Nursing
Bemidji State University/Northwest Technical College
Announces a new
Spring/May Term 2013 Course:
NRSG 3920 International Perspectives in Nursing
- 3 Semester Credit Course during Spring/Summer 2013
- Faculty: Jen Atteberry MSN, BS, RN (218)755-2529; Dr. Carolyn Townsend DNP, RN (218)755-2527; Tami Such MSN, BSN, RN, PHN (218)333-6662; and Tam Mahaffey CFNP, MSN, BSN, RN
- ProWord Service Corps
- Punta Gorda, Belize
- Weekly online and monthly on campus meetings January - April 2013
- May 15-29, 2013 Experience in Belize
- Must be a BSU or NTC Nursing Student enrolled in a BSU or NTC Nursing Program
- Student Handout
- Video of Information Session
For further questions call one of the faculty members at the phone numbers above
BSU Nursing 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:
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.
Designed to expand upon the knowledge and career opportunities of nurses who already have an RN license to practice nursing.
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.
Is this an online program?
What are the requirements to get in? How many students are accepted into the program each year?
How do I apply and is there a deadline?
Do you have a spring start?
Do you accept transfer students, including LPNs?
How long does it take to complete the program and how many credits would I need to complete the degree?
Are there any practicums or off-campus clinicals?
What courses should I take (high school or college) to prepare for the Nursing program?
What percentage of students pass the NCLEX on the first try?