RN to BSN Nursing Program
If you hold the Registered Nurse license (or will shortly) with the associate degree, MSU Moorhead’s baccalaureate completion degree in nursing is your key to career advancement.
The RN-BSN program is available in-person, online and beginning 2024, in a hybrid format which aligns with F1 Visa international student course delivery expectations. You can study at a pace that fits your life. The RN-BSN curriculum is informed by the best of professional standards and with input from employers, industry experts and practicing nurses. You can be awarded 6 upper division course credits after passing your NCLEX-RN.
Nursing faculty advisors work with you to create your individual program plan so you can progress at your own pace. Complete one, two or three courses per term, depending on your schedule. Courses are offered summer, fall and spring.
MSUM’s faculty are experienced with cutting-edge theories for adult education in the online learning environment and continually incorporate current online best practices. Courses are relevant and support real-world application for practicing RNs.
Four nursing courses include exciting and important experiential learning components to strengthen your knowledge as a future baccalaureate RN. These experiences happen in your home region, as appropriate. You will independently arrange two of the clinical experiences – with a family and with an elder. For the other two clinical-related courses, faculty will guide you through experiences in public health and in a focused practice improvement project locally.
MSUM’s online RN-BSN degree is one of the most affordable, high-quality, and long-standing programs in the country. MSUM’s baccalaureate degree requires just 120 credits, with 40 of those credits in upper-division courses. Your total cost depends on your unique college history. While some students complete the program in 31 credits, on average, our students need 40 credits and study part time to complete the degree.
MSUM RN to BSN program is now awarding 6 upper division credits after you pass your NCLEX-RN and successful completion of NURS 301 and 348L.
The baccalaureate degree in nursing and the master's degree in nursing programs at Minnesota State University Moorhead are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Our nursing faculty hold a student-centered, adult education philosophy for online learners. They have strong history in practice, are specialty credentialed, and know and appreciate the RN base from where you begin.
The hybrid pathway offers the same amazing RN-BSN experience with seamlessly integrated online learning along with enriching in-person experiences. Coursework aligns with the F1 Visa delivery expectations, making it an excellent choice for international students.
Nursing Student Success Stories
MSUM nursing professor provides life-saving aid during emergency flight landing
Jill Holmstrom, professor of nursing, was the only medically trained person onboard a flight when a medical emergency took place, causing the plane to make an emergency landing.
Accelerated Programs Offer Students More Options
Over winter break, around 300 participants took advantage of MSUM's first-ever winter term. Students were able to take an online course at an accelerated fashion to get ahead of their degrees and lighten their course load during the academic year.
Finding Opportunities in Nursing
Joan Justesen enjoyed a 43-year career in healthcare thanks to degrees (BSN ’83, MBA ’90) she earned at MSUM. Now she supports the next generation of nurses.
Learning opportunities within the Nursing program include experiential learning, academic recognition, and international study experiences.
MSUM's RN to BSN Program is pursuing CNEA Pre-Accreditation
The Minnesota State University Moorhead, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Program (RN-BS delivered via distance education), is pursuing pre-accreditation candidacy status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
Interested parties are invited to submit third party comments using the button below no later than April 24, 2024.
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| Career | Job Growth (2021-2031) | Median Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 6% | $77,000 |
| Long-term Care Leader | 28% | $101,000 |
| Community Health Worker | 12% | $49,000 |