{"id":1071,"date":"2024-11-18T15:56:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T21:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/?page_id=1071"},"modified":"2024-12-10T14:42:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T20:42:53","slug":"mn-north","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/operation-lead\/mn-north\/","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota North"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro\">Operation LEAD a collaborative partnership between Bemidji State University and Minnesota North College. BSU and MNC share a rich history of cooperation and are committed to producing highly skilled nurses for northern Minnesota through a seamless, supported pathway between MNC&rsquo;s Nursing A.S. and BSU&rsquo;s RN to BS program.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1064 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/nursing-lead.png\" alt=\"Earn your BS Nursing\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1063\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/nursing-lead.png\"><\/p>\n<h2>What BSU Offers Nursing A.S. Graduates<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1045 alignright img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/10\/Minnesota-North.png\" alt=\"Minnesota North College\" width=\"138\" height=\"159\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/10\/Minnesota-North.png\">The program is designed for the working RN with eight-week classes, 100% online delivery, and the ability to attend full-time or part-time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guaranteed admission into BSU and the RN to BS program<\/li>\n<li>A customized graduation plan using Student Planner<\/li>\n<li>A choice of five start dates annually<\/li>\n<li>The opportunity to earn a Public Health Nurse Registration Certificate and the ELNEC Certificate of Completion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Cost &amp; Aid<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1061 alignright img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/Operation-Lead-Logo-10-10.png\" alt=\"Operation Lead BSU Nursing\" width=\"142\" height=\"131\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/Operation-Lead-Logo-10-10.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/Operation-Lead-Logo-10-10.png 1637w, https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/Operation-Lead-Logo-10-10-1536x1414.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px\" \/>All your college credits will be accepted by BSU.<\/p>\n<p>After passing your NCLEX, you&rsquo;ll receive 15 free upper division credits (a $5,000 value). You&rsquo;ll also have the opportunity to apply for a $1,000 transfer scholarship and a $2,500 Minnesota Workforce Development Scholarships reserved for students in Operation LEAD.<\/p>\n<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Apply to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/operation-lead\/apply\/\">Operation LEAD<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply<\/strong> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/admissions\/apply\/\">admission to Bemidji State<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Build <\/strong>a <a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/book\/NursingAdvising1@MinnState.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">plan with your nursing advisor<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Graduate<\/strong> from MN North College<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start<\/strong> your online classes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1063 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/nursing-banner.png\" alt=\"Operation Lead\" width=\"1202\" height=\"164\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/nursing-banner.png\"><\/p>\n<h2>Enrollment Requirements for Minnesota North College Students<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Interested Students are strongly encouraged to apply to BSU and Operation LEAD as early as possible for a more effective joint advising experience.<\/li>\n<li>Students must send BSU all college transcripts for any non-Minnesota State college they have attended.<\/li>\n<li>Students must graduate from MNC&rsquo;s Nursing AS before taking RN to BS classes from BSU.<\/li>\n<li>Students must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in their previous RN program to be admitted to Operation LEAD. They must also have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.<\/li>\n<li>Students must pass a background check within the first two weeks of the semester at BSU to continue the program.<\/li>\n<li>Students must pass the NCLEX and become a licensed RN prior to receiving 15 upper division credits.<\/li>\n<li>Students must pass the NCLEX prior to, or before the end of their first semester at BSU to continue in the program<\/li>\n<li>Students must register for Operation LEAD one year prior to their start-date to reserve a spot. Spots will be filled on a first-come first served basis if the program is at capacity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Operation LEAD a collaborative partnership between Bemidji State University and Minnesota North College. 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