Requirements

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

1. ENGL 110 & ENGL 130	College Composition I and Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences	6
   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 & 204L	Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel and Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel Laboratory	5
   PPT 301	Human Physiology	4
   MBIO 202 & 202L	Introductory Medical Microbiology Lecture and Introductory Medical Microbiology Laboratory	5
   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

1. Total 31 credits
2. Two options:
   1. Full-time (completion in 12 months)
   2. 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

Part-time Curriculum

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.

1. A 2.75 overall GPA is required for progression at the end of each semester.
2. 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.
3. A student earning a “D” or an “F” in any required nursing course may repeat that course only once.
4. 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.