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Advance your nursing career with NDSU’s fully online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program — a flexible, high-quality option designed for working RNs. Created to build on your associate degree or diploma, this program focuses on current healthcare trends, leadership, quality improvement, evidence-based practice and patient-centered care. You’ll explore new concepts without repeating prior coursework, gaining the tools to lead and drive change in your organization. Students pay in-state tuition no matter where they live, and you may be awarded up to 25 credits at no cost, helping you save time and money. With courses built for working professionals, you can balance work, life and school while gaining the confidence and expertise to make a lasting impact on your patients and your profession.
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- Major Online
Post-Graduation Career Snapshot
High Demand Occupations
- Registered Nurse
- Travel Registered Nurse
- Home Health Registered Nurse
- Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
- ICU Registered Nurse
National Median Salary
Future Career Pathways
- Director of Nursing
- Registered Nurse Case Manager
- Director of Clinical Operations
Capture the Moment at NDSU
Shape Your Future
NDSU students are encouraged to collaborate with an advisor and develop a unique program of study that meets their specific interests.
Build on Prior Experience
Intended to educate you to practice with a transformed perspective in your field, courses are thoughtfully designed to avoid redundancy, emphasizing new concepts that will empower you to become a transformative leader and change agent in your workplace.
Clinical Experience
Gain hands-on learning experiences in clinical settings with a focus in population focused nursing care and leadership.
Connect with Peers and Faculty
Virtual immersions are held periodically via Zoom throughout the program allowing you to learn from other students and faculty through discussions, lectures and activities.
Flexibility and Convenience
NDSU’s RN to BSN program is crafted with working professionals in mind, with courses offered in eight-week blocks allowing the program to be completed in just four semesters.
Tuition & Costs
NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To support you in covering tuition and expenses, we provide a wide range of need-based and merit-based scholarships and financial aid options.
Admission Info
At NDSU, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are seeking a dynamic learning environment within a supportive, welcoming community.
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