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Nursing Completion (R.N. to B.S.N.)

Get the quality and convenience of a nationally ranked online nursing program while gaining clinical experience where you live.

Are you a registered nurse? Complete your bachelor's degree in nursing through a 100% online R.N. to B.S.N. degree at UND that is ranked among the Top 25 Best Online Nursing Programs in the nation, according to Affordable Colleges Online.

Program Snapshot
Program type:
Major
Format:
Online
Est. time to complete:
1 - 2 years
Credit hours:
30+

Why Study Nursing at UND?

The University of North Dakota College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines offers the online R.N. to B.S.N. (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) degree program for Registered Nurses (RNs) who want to advance their careers by expanding on prior education, knowledge and experience.

Through online coursework and clinical experiences, you will:

  • Learn alongside fellow RNs; 100% of our students have their R.N. degree and are pursing their B.S.N.

  • Enjoy the flexibility you need to complete your degree while balancing work and life.

  • Build upon your knowledge as an R.N. to provide comprehensive care for individuals, families and communities

  • Be able to promote, maintain and restore health at all stages of human development

  • Promote patient advocacy and collaboration with interdisciplinary health teams

  • Inform and deliver sustainable health strategies that build self-management abilities and quality health care at the bedside, in the community and with vulnerable populations

Best Online Nursing Completion Program

UND consistently ranks among the best for educational quality, affordability and career outcomes. .

#1 - Best Online RN to BSN Nursing Schools in North Dakota

#13 - BEST ONLINE Degree in Nursing and Healthcare

Accredited Nursing Degree

The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master's degree in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice at UND are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Lead Your Way

Amy Joshua found strength in personal challenges while pursuing a master’s degree.

Nursing Program Highlights

  • Complete clinical hours in a community near you.

  • Unofficial transcript review offered by Office of Student Services to help with transfer process. Call 701.777.4174 

  • Participate in live web classes, which are held at set times convenient for most students.

  • Receive a full suite of student support services, such as online tutoring, library, tech support and advising services.

  • Flexible format for adult learners. 

  • View online lectures, access course materials, submit assignments and take tests at the time of day and place of your choice

Nursing Career Outcomes

 
96%

NCLEX first-time pass rate for January through June 2017

15%

Growth rate for registered nurses through 2026*

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

B.S.N. Career Paths

Nurses with a B.S.N. typically have broader advancement opportunities, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. In fact, some career paths are open only to nurses with a bachelor's degree. It's often a requirement for administrative positions and a prerequisite for admission to graduate nursing programs in research, consulting, teaching and all four advanced practice nursing specialties:

  • Clinical nurse specialists
  • Nurse anesthetists
  • Nurse-midwives
  • Nurse practitioners

As nursing care becomes more complex, individuals with a bachelor's degree receive training in:

  • Clinical experiences in non-hospital settings
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Leadership

Nursing Course Options

 

NURS 326. Evidence-Based Practice. 2 Credits.

The course focuses on evidence-based practice in nursing with the emphasis on the philosophy, models, and application of evidence to practice. Students will apply research findings, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to a clinical problem. S.

NURS 310. Health & Illness I. 2 Credits.

This course introduces the student to the role of the generalist nurse in providing evidence-based interventions for patients in a variety of health care settings across the life span. The student will learn to recognize altered health states and understand interventions that will promote health, prevent disease/injury and restore a state of optimal health for individuals. Clinical reasoning skills will be developed, with a goal of achieving safe, quality outcomes. Prerequisite: Admission to the undergraduate nursing program. Corequisites: NURS 300, NURS 301, NURS 304, NURS 312, and NURS 313. F,S.

NURS 304. Nursing Pharmacology I. 3 Credits.

This is the first in a two part series of courses that reinforces the concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and introduces safe medication preparation, administration and documentation. Using a concept-based approach, examples of medications as they relate to major nursing concepts and human body systems across the lifespan will be discussed. This course will include classroom and laboratory experiences. Prerequisites: Admission to the undergraduate nursing program and PPT 315. Corequisites: NURS 300, NURS 301, NURS 310, NURS 312, and NURS 313. F,S.

NURS 331. Patient & Family-Centered Nursing. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based care that respects patient and family preferences across the lifespan to achieve optimal healthcare outcomes. Prerequisites: NURS 300, NURS 301, NURS 304, NURS 310, NURS 312, and NURS 313. Corequisites: NURS 330, NURS 332, NURS 333, and NURS 334. F,S,SS.

NURS 441. Population Based Health. 3 Credits.

The course emphasizes population-based health and the role of the public health nurse. Concepts and theories related to providing health care to complex systems and aggregates in community, state, nation and world are explored. Concepts of evidence-informed practice and nursing research are explored with the use of population health data. Emphasis is placed on prevention, promotion and protection of health, utilizing epidemiological data to identify health risks of populations. Social determinants of health, as a basis for population health, are emphasized. Prerequisites: NURS 403, NURS 404, NURS 406, NURS 420, NURS 430, and NURS 433. Corequisites: NURS 450, NURS 442, NURS 443, and NURS 453. F,S.

NURS 350. Nursing in Transition. 3 Credits.

This course covers two distinct essentials for nurses returning for their bachelor's or master's degree. The first portion of the course explores concepts preparing the registered nurse student for entry into baccalaureate nursing and continuing socialization in the profession. The second portion provides an orientation to resources essential for successful program completion. F.

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