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Bemidji State University’s Nursing program is an established and fully accredited<\/a> nursing program with a 40-year history of providing baccalaureate-educated nurses to the region.<\/p>\n

BSU Nursing offers two tracks to complete the baccalaureate degree — a four-year track (pre-licensure) for students just beginning their education and a one or two year track (RN-BS) for students who are licensed Registered Nurses with an associate degree or diploma.<\/p>\n

The focus of the program is to give students broad, practical experiences along with the deep, technical education required of a nurse. The program applies a student-centered approach that mentors students throughout their educational journeys.<\/p>\n

Contact: nursingdept@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Comprehensive & Unique Curriculum<\/h2>\n

BSU Nursing offers an innovative curriculum with many unique areas of focus:<\/p>\n

Technology<\/h3>\n

An emphasis on technology factors heavily into the curriculum. BSU Nursing is a leader in the use of technologies such as hand-held devices and simulation manikins. Simulation is a key element to BSU’s pre-licensure track curriculum design. Simulation education utilizes computerized manikins and multimedia applications to enhance student learning and allow students the opportunity to practice skill development in a simulated environment prior to interacting with actual patients.<\/p>\n

With the use of handheld devices, students have the latest information in drug interactions and other patient-important data. Such access is critical to providing safe and effective care.<\/p>\n

Rural Health<\/h3>\n

Nurses develop excellent critical-thinking skills and are effective in a variety of departments and clinical settings. Because of the variety of cases rural nurses must handle, the program educates nurses to assess and address individuals efficiently and effectively.<\/p>\n

Family Health<\/h3>\n

Many nursing programs have nearly eliminated the study of family health. In our curriculum, family health is supported and explored as a vital critical-care component.<\/p>\n

Cultural Awareness<\/h3>\n

With its proximity to the region’s American Indian population, BSU has a unique opportunity to develop nurses with cultural awareness. The program includes cultural-care coursework aimed at producing practitioners attuned to a variety of patients and their diverse needs.<\/p>\n

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