Minot State University

Nursing Programs Offered

RN to BSN Program Details

The Minot State University RN to BSN online nursing program is for the registered nurse (RN) who wishes to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing. A total of 128 credits are needed to complete the BSN. These credits meet both Minot State University and the Department of Nursing requirements.

The RN to BSN program is available in a flexible and convenient online format, with one designated clinical course. Clinical experiences are arranged to be completed in your local area under the direction of qualified faculty.

Minot State University’s RN to BSN online program is available for part time or full time students. Full time enrollment generally allows the RN to complete the curriculum in a minimum of 15 - 18 months. The time needed to complete the program is determined by how much of the required course work is completed at the time of admission.

The RN to BSN online program builds upon prior learning and experiences. Each course is designed to provide the RN with advanced knowledge in nursing concepts and principles. This new knowledge is directly related to the professional nurse’s roles and responsibilities regarding individuals, families and the community.

Outcomes for the student completing the MSU Nursing Major program are:

-Communicate effectively (written, verbal, technology)
-Integrate knowledge for: safe, effective care environments; health promotion & maintenance; psychosocial integrity; and physiological integrity
-Practice professional nursing in a variety of settings, responding to the needs of diverse individuals and groups
-Employ critical thinking in problem solving and decision making
-Incorporate research for evidence based nursing practice

BSN Program Details

Prior to applying to the nursing major, a student must have met the following criteria:

A. Completed Minot State University admission requirements. This needs to be done before making application to the nursing major.

B. Completed all science courses within 10 years prior to admission to the nursing major

C. Maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75.*

D. Achieved a minimum grade of "C" in each required support course. (Support courses that are repeated must be successfully completed with a "C" or better prior to application.)

E. Required Lab Science Courses can be repeated only once.

F. Achieved a GPA of 2.8 in required support courses.

G. Completed or enrolled in a minimum of 50 SH

H. Completed a minimum of 8 required support courses of which two are Sciences (Biol 142, Biol 220, Biol 221, Chem 115).

I. Completed or enrolled in all required support courses for the nursing major.