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Online RN to BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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

Are you a registered nurse? Complete your RN to BSN online with 100% online classes. According to Affordable Colleges Online, UND is ranked in the nation's Top 25 Best Online Nursing Programs.

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

Why RN to BSN online programs?

Application Deadline
Fall:
August 1
Scholarship Priority Deadline
 
April 1

Apply by April 1 to become eligible to earn one of several $1,500 scholarships from the UND RN to BSN scholarship pool.

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

The College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines offers the online RN to BSN 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 who are also pursing their BSN
  • Enjoy the flexibility you need to complete your degree while balancing work and life.
  • Build upon your knowledge as an RN 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
    • With vulnerable populations

Accredited RN to BSN Online

The RN to BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

RN to BSN Online Programs

  • 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.

  • Get hired! At UND, you'll receive help perfecting your resume, practice interviewing, and learn effective job-hunting strategies.

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

What can you do with an RN to BSN?

6%

Projected job outlook for registered nurses through 2033

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

86k

Median annual salary for registered nurses, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Nurses with a BSN 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. You'll also need a BSN for all four advanced practice nursing specialties:

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

Training in RN to BSN Online Programs

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

RN to BSN Online Courses

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. Corequisite: Approved Statistics course and NURS 350. S.

NURS 310. Health & Illness I. 2 Credits.

This course will focus on recognizing altered health states and evidence-informed interventions that will promote health, prevent disease/illness and restore a state of optimal health for diverse client populations in a variety of health care settings across the life span. Clinical judgment model will be introduced to achieve safe, quality outcomes. Prerequisite: Admission to the undergraduate nursing program. Corequisite: NURS 300, NURS 301, NURS 304, NURS 312, and NURS 313. F,S.

NURS 304. Nursing Pharmacology I. 3 Credits.

This course reinforces the concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and introduces safe medication preparation, administration, and documentation. Major nursing concepts and human body systems across the lifespan as they relate to medication administration will be discussed. This course will include classroom and laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: Admission to the undergraduate nursing program and PPT 315. Corequisite: NURS 300, NURS 301, NURS 310, NURS 312, and NURS 313. F,S.

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

This course has a special emphasis on diversity of human experience across the lifespan. It explores various perspectives on culture, race, language, identity, and inter-group dynamics for the purpose of providing culturally sensitive care to diverse populations. Prerequisite: NURS 300, NURS 301, NURS 304, NURS 310, NURS 312, and NURS 313. Corequisite: NURS 330, NURS 332, NURS 333, and NURS 334. F,S.

NURS 441. Population Based Health. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on population-based health and the role of the public health nurse. It examines concepts and theories related to providing health care to complex systems and aggregates in community, state, nation, and the world using evidence-informed practice, nursing informatics, and technology. Emphasis is placed on prevention, promotion, and protection of health. Prerequisite: NURS 403, NURS 404, NURS 406, NURS 420, NURS 430, and NURS 433. Corequisite: NURS 450, NURS 442, NURS 443, and NURS 453. F,S.

NURS 350. Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing Practice. 3 Credits.

This introductory course explores concepts preparing the Registered Nurse student for entry into the baccalaureate nursing practice role. Prerequisite: Admission to the RN to BSN program. Corequisite: NURS 326. F.

Best Online RN to BSN Programs

#1 RNtoMSN
#6 Best Degree Programs
#10 TheBestSchools
#13 College Rank

UND is ranked by many as a Top 10 best online RN to BSN program in the nation. We are well regarded for our educational quality, affordability, flexibility, and career outcomes.

Ranking sites vary in their methodology, but are generally based on the following criterion:

  • Financial data such as net cost, loan default rate, and return on investment
  • Academic rigor including curriculum standards, accreditation status, and faculty reputation
  • Student gratification, retention rate, and support services
  • Employment rate and graduate salary


Online RN to BSN

#1

best online college in North Dakota

Forbes

160+

online programs

Flexible Online RN to BSN Classes

UND's RN to BSN is fully online. You are never required to come to campus for classes.

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

  • Lesson modules
  • Streaming video content
  • Virtual libraries
  • Posted lectures
  • Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

Top-Tier RN to BSN Online

Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a combination of online and on-campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey, and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs.

No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on campus student.

  • Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
  • Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
  • Real interaction: You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
  • Your own academic advisor: As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
  • Free online tutoring: We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
  • Unlimited academic coaching: Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
  • Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
  • 24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
  • Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

Best Online College

Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

  • Affordability
  • Student satisfaction (retention rate)
  • Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
  • Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Payscale.com)

FAQs

Yes, the University of North Dakota's nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. Plus, all UND programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

No, you do not necessarily have to be working as a nurse to enroll in UND's RN-BSN program, however, you must have an unencumbered RN license.

A BSN, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing, is an academic degree which can directly lead to licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), or be obtained following completion of an AD (Associate Degree) that has led to RN licensure.

UND’s RN-BSN program is designed to build off the education and experience you have gained as a Registered Nurse. Obtaining a BSN opens up opportunities to enhance your skills and improve practice in a variety of settings.

Yes, UND’s RN-BSN program includes clinical experiences in public health nursing to broaden the BSN perspective. This clinical experience applies theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.

The time it takes to go from RN to BSN varies, but RN to BSN programs are designed to accommodate working nurses and can often be completed in one to two years, depending on factors such as part-time or full-time enrollment.

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