All undergraduate tracks in the School of Nursing lead to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Graduates of the pre-licensure BSN and LPN to BSN tracks are eligible to apply for the national council licensure examination (NCLEX) to become a registered nurse (RN). Students in the RN to BSN track are already licensed as a RN.
Pre-Licensure BSN:
The pre-licensure BSN program is the largest program in the School of Nursing. This professional program consists of one year of pre-requisite courses and three years of additional non-nursing and professional nursing courses. Students in the professional program complete practicum experiences in a variety of clinical settings including acute and long term adult health care, pediatrics, public health, emergency department, critical care, labor and delivery as well as mental health.
LPN to BSN:
The LPN to BSN program is designed for a licensed practical nurse (LPN) who wants to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing to become a RN. Coursework in the professional program is completed on a part-time basis (5-6 nursing credits a semester) over the length of two years (including summers). Courses are delivered online with clinical work completed in a variety of Fargo locations during the summer semesters. The curriculum builds on students' prior knowledge to develop critical thinking, theoretical knowledge, leadership and growth in the RN professional role.
RN to BSN:
The RN to BSN program is designed for registered nurses who want to advance to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The two year program is geared for part-time students. Coursework focuses on the current health care system/environment, quality and safety, evidence-based practice, population-focused nursing, leadership and chronic health issues. The program is intended to educate nurses to practice with a transformed perspective, having a better understanding of themselves and the complex environment in which nurses work.
Plans of Study
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This guide is not an official curriculum. This guide is a sample four-year degree plan of how students might plan this major with other degree requirements to complete their education in four years.Student plans will vary from this sample due to a variety of factors, such as, but not limited to, start year, education goals, transfer credit, and course availability. To ensure proper degree completion, enrolled students should utilize Degree Map and Schedule Planner in Campus Connection and consult regularly with academic advisors to ensure graduation requirements are being met.
Plan of Study: Pre-Licensure Fall Start Professional Program
Pre-Licensure Spring Start Professional Program
