NDSU RN to BSN Plan of Study

First Year

Fall Semester

  • NURS 326, NDSU RN-BSN Immersion, 1 credit
  • NURS 356, The Essence of Nursing, 3 credits
  • NURS 420, Evidence Based Practice and Research in Nursing, 3 credits

Spring Semester

  • NURS 346, NDSU RN-BSN Immersion II, 1 credit
  • NURS 366, Quality and Safety in Health Care, 3 credits
  • NURS 388, Chronicity Throughout the Lifespan II, 3 credits
Second Year

Fall Semester

  • NURS 426, NDSU RN-BSN Immersion III, 1 credit
  • NURS 446, Population Focused Nursing Care, 3 credits
  • NURS 446L, Population Focused Nursing Care (Clinical), 1 credit

Spring Semester

  • NURS 456, NDSU RN-BSN Immersion IV, 1 credit
  • NURS 462, Nurses as Leaders, 3 credits
  • NURS 462L, Leadership (Clinical), 1 credit
  • NURS 478, BSN Capstone, 3 credits

Total  Credits  in  RN  to  BSN  Program, 27  credits

  • ENGL 325 Writing for Health Professionals, 3 credits
  • Demonstrated Competency Credits, 25 credits with an Associate of Science
  • Demonstrated Competency Credits,18 credits with an Associate of Applied Science (additional credits required, see Progression Options)
  • Approximate Transfer Credits*, 60 credits

*To be determined by NDSU Registration and Records Office

Total  credits  required  for  BSN  degree, 120  credits

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