Program Overview

Online RN to BSN Program

The University of North Dakota offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree through its online RN to BSN program. This program is designed for registered nurses who want to advance their careers by expanding on their prior education, knowledge, and experience.

Program Overview

The online RN to BSN program is a 100% online program that can be completed in 1-2 years. The program consists of 30 credit hours and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Program Objectives

The program objectives include:

• Learning alongside fellow RNs who are also pursuing their BSN
• Enjoying the flexibility needed to complete the degree while balancing work and life
• Building upon knowledge as an RN to provide comprehensive care for individuals, families, and communities
• Promoting patient advocacy and collaboration with interdisciplinary health teams
• Informing and delivering sustainable health strategies that build self-management abilities and quality health care

Accreditation

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

Courses

The program includes courses such as:

• Evidence Informed Practice (NURS 326)
• Health & Illness (NURS 310)
• Nursing Pharmacology (NURS 304)
• Patient & Family-Centered Nursing (NURS 331)
• Population Based Health (NURS 441)
• Nursing in Transition (NURS 350)

Career Opportunities

With a BSN degree, nurses can pursue various career paths, including:

• Clinical nurse specialists
• Nurse anesthetists
• Nurse-midwives
• Nurse practitioners
• Administrative positions
• Graduate nursing programs in research, consulting, and teaching

Program Format

The program is fully online, with asynchronous classes that allow students to learn at their own pace. Students can interact with instructors and classmates through online discussion boards, polls, and chat rooms.

Support Services

The university offers various support services, including:

• Online tutoring
• Academic coaching
• Technical support
• Career services
• Veteran and military services
• Financial services

Rankings

The University of North Dakota is ranked as one of the top online RN to BSN programs in the nation, with a strong reputation for educational quality, affordability, flexibility, and career outcomes.

FAQs

• Are UND's nursing programs accredited? Yes, the programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
• Must I be working as a nurse to enroll? No, you do not necessarily have to be working as a nurse to enroll in the RN-BSN program, however, you must have an unencumbered RN license.
• Is a BSN a registered nurse (RN)? A BSN is an academic degree that can directly lead to licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), or be obtained following completion of an AD that has led to RN licensure.
• What is an RN-BSN program? The RN-BSN program is designed to build off the education and experience gained as a Registered Nurse, opening up opportunities to enhance skills and improve practice in various settings.
• Are there clinical components required in this program? Yes, the program includes clinical experiences in public health nursing to broaden the BSN perspective.
• How long does it take to go from RN to BSN? The time it takes to go from RN to BSN varies, but the program can often be completed in 1-2 years, depending on factors such as part-time or full-time enrollment.