Our accredited program for registered nurses allows students to complete a bachelor of science in nursing through a combination of online, on-campus, and community experiences.
CHOOSE your PACE: You have many options in our program. You may enroll in a full-time schedule and complete the nursing requirements in a calendar year. Or choose a part-time schedule, and take as few as one or two courses each semester as it suits your life and work schedule. A typical part-time track takes 2-4 years to complete, including an occasional summer course.
HYBRID or ONLINE: Most students meet on-campus just three times during each semester. On-campus sites include Bemidji, Duluth, Cambridge, Coon Rapids, White Bear Lake, East Grand Forks, and new fully online* option. The program starts a new group every fall semester (once a year).
NO CLINICALS: Practicum learning opportunities include a wide variety of experiences, including a community health service learning project. These experiences are arranged between the faculty and the student which means RN-BS students are able to complete much of their clinical learning experiences as close to home as possible.
*The “Bemidji Online” cohort meets twice in Bemidji the first semester of the program (Fall 2018), but is otherwise a completely online program option.
Program applications for Fall 2019 will be accepted beginning early January, 2019.
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Eligibility: Students must be a graduate of an approved associate degree or diploma nursing program, have a cumulative transfer GPA of 2.5 or higher, and be licensed to practice as a registered nurse, or be within one semester of licensure (notice of RN license must be sent to BSU Extended Learning by mid-July). Each meeting site is limited to 30 students. The program starts a new group every fall semester (once a year).
Program applications for Fall 2019 will be accepted beginning early January, 2019.
Credits required for RN-to-BS major: 36 credits – view catalog for requirements. Additional credits to fulfill the BS degree may be required, based on outcome of transfer.
Credits required for Bachelor of Science degree: 120 credits minimum, including 40 upper-level credits overall.
Delivery options: Blended delivery, mostly online courses with some on-campus meetings. Meeting site choices include:
- Bemidji State University – Bemidji
- Anoka-Ramsey Community College – Coon Rapids and Cambridge
- Century College – White Bear Lake
- Lake Superior College – Duluth
- Northland Community and Technical College – East Grand Forks
More info: Check out the FAQ document here. Graduates of our RN-BS program are eligible for Public Health Nurse registration. Learn more at the Nursing Department web site.
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