RN to BSN Online Option
The RN/BSN option is designed for students who hold an associate (diploma) degree or diploma in nursing and are seeking to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Students in the RN/BSN option program may attend classes either full or part-time. Thirty one semester credits of UND nursing coursework are required (see below). In addition, students must complete all UND Essential Studies requirements, RN/BSN program pre-requisites and UND graduation requirements. A minimum of 125 credits and a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 are required for graduation. Online tuition/fees and the nursing program fee apply.
RN to BSN Admission Process
Completed online applications received by July 1 will be considered for the following fall admission. Applications will be accepted once per calendar year.
Admission Application Criteria (Must be completed prior to application deadline):
- Admission to the University of North Dakota
- All transcripts from other universities or colleges must be submitted to the University of North Dakota
- Minimum 2.75 overall and UND GPA
- Submission of copy of a current, unencumbered RN license
- Completion of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:
- Important Deadlines
July 1: Applications for Fall Admission completed
July 1: Petitions pertaining to Fall Admission to the nursing program submitted in order to be considered
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ENGL 110
& ENGL 130College Composition I
and Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences6 PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology 3 PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology 4 SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology 3 or SOC 115 Social Problems or ANTH 171 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology ANAT 204
& 204LAnatomy for Paramedical Personnel
and Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel Laboratory5 PPT 301 Human Physiology 4 MBIO 202
& 202LIntroductory Medical Microbiology Lecture
and Introductory Medical Microbiology Laboratory5 PPT 315 Human Pharmacology 3 NUTR 240 3 SOC 326 Sociological Statistics 3 or PSYC 241 Introduction to Statistics or ECON 210 Introduction to Business and Economic Statistics
Admission Acceptance Criteria
Upon notice of admission to the RN to BSN Nursing Program, students must submit the signed admission acceptance form and a non-refundable deposit towards the first semester program fee by the date indicated on the Admission Acceptance form. Failure to return the acceptance form and deposit by deadline will result in loss of nursing placement. Current verifications and designated background check, with acceptable results, will be required and details are provided in admission letter. Prior to beginning the nursing program: Verifications must be completed and uploaded into verification tracker. Please refer to Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook.
RN to BSN Curriculum
- Total 31 credits
- Two options:
- Full-time (completion in 12 months)
- Part-time (completion in 24 months)
Courses are offered online through distance delivery. NURS 374 Public Health Nursing Clinical course requires daytime clinical hours and can be conducted in a community near the student based on agency availability and UND nursing program approval. UND may not be able to accommodate clinical experiences in some states due to specific state board of nursing regulations. For additional information, contact the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines or visit the RN/BSN area on the College website.
Full-time Curriculum
Summer | Credits | |
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NURS 324 | Public Health Nursing Theory | 2 |
NURS 374 | Public Health Nursing Clinical | 2 |
NURS 474 | Professional Development II | 5 |
Credits | 9 | |
Fall | ||
NURS 282 | Health Promotion | 2 |
NURS 302 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
NURS 350 | Nursing in Transition | 3 |
NURS 410 | Clinical Reasoning for Safety and Quality Outcomes | 3 |
Credits | 11 | |
Spring | ||
NURS 326 | Evidence-Based Practice | 2 |
NURS 405 | Informatics in Nursing | 3 |
NURS 415 | lnterprofessional Collaborations For Improving Health Care Systems Outcomes | 3 |
NURS 490 | Transcultural Health Care Theories, Research, and Practice | 3 |
Credits | 11 | |
Total Credits | 31 |
Part-time Curriculum
First Year | ||
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Summer | Credits | |
NURS 324 | Public Health Nursing Theory | 2 |
NURS 374 | Public Health Nursing Clinical | 2 |
Credits | 4 | |
Fall | ||
NURS 282 | Health Promotion | 2 |
NURS 350 | Nursing in Transition | 3 |
Credits | 5 | |
Spring | ||
NURS 326 | Evidence-Based Practice | 2 |
NURS 490 | Transcultural Health Care Theories, Research, and Practice | 3 |
Credits | 5 | |
Second Year | ||
Summer | ||
NURS 474 | Professional Development II | 5 |
Credits | 5 | |
Fall | ||
NURS 302 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
NURS 410 | Clinical Reasoning for Safety and Quality Outcomes | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring | ||
NURS 405 | Informatics in Nursing | 3 |
NURS 415 | lnterprofessional Collaborations For Improving Health Care Systems Outcomes | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Total Credits | 31 |
RN/BSN Progression and Graduation Requirements
Students should note that nursing courses are sequenced to build on one another. Careful attention should be paid to pre- and co-requisites. Enrollment may be either full- or part-time.
- A 2.75 overall GPA is required for progression at the end of each semester.
- A student must attain a letter grade of at least a “C” in each of the courses required in the undergraduate nursing curriculum, including all the nursing and support courses, to progress to the next semester of nursing courses and for graduation from the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines.
- A student earning a “D” or an “F” in any required nursing course may repeat that course only once.
- A student may only repeat one required nursing course. Students who do not meet the academic progression criteria will be placed on probation. The nursing program also reserves the right to place students on probation, to suspend, or to dismiss any student in nursing who does not uphold professional standards of conduct or whose performance in relation to client care is unsatisfactory. Additional details and any modifications in policies may be obtained from the Dean of the College, and are available in the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines undergraduate student handbook.
RN/BSN students must meet all UND Essential Studies Requirements. This will typically include an additional three credits of Oral Communications, a three-credit Global Diversity course, and nine credits of Fine Arts and Humanities, for which online courses are available.
125 credits are required for graduation.
*60 credits must be completed at a four-year school.
36 credits must be upper division (300 level or above).
30 credits must be UND credits.
*NCLEX credit
Thirty (30) credits will be awarded during the semester of graduation. These 30 credits are based on successful completion of the NCLEX examination. These 30 credits will be designated toward the required minimum of 60 credits at a 4 year institution.