RN to BSN Programs in Minnesota
An RN to BSN expands on associate and diploma nursing education and creates many more career opportunities. Courses will enhance critical reasoning skills, leadership skills, research, and evidenced based practice techniques/knowledge. Many programs will consider work experience and prior education and apply credits toward an RN to BSN degree. Programs may also offer "credit by examination."
Online RN to BSN completion programs have become a trend for registered nurses in Minnesota looking for ways to maintain a work, life and education balance. Many of the nursing schools in Minnesota as well as nationally have developed online RN to BSN programs that offer the exact same content as campus based programs and have the same faculty teaching the courses.
With the severe shortage of nurses affecting the Minnesota health care system and the increasingly complex state of health care, the need for baccalaureate educated nurses has never been greater. The baccalaureate degree has become a benchmark for nurses in many Minnesota hospitals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook is extremely positive for bachelor's educated nurses. Salaries in most cases are significantly more with a BSN. You might also be interested in the RN to MSN programs in Minnesota.
RN to BSN Online Programs Offered in Minnesota
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
The Online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). University of Phoenix also offers an On-Campus RN to BSN program (CCNE accredited) option at its campus in Minneapolis/St. Paul.
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Jacksonville University - School of Nursing
The Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The JU School of Nursing is accepting application for their Online RN to BSN program now.
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College of St. Scholastica
The College of St. Scholastica offers an RN to BSN online that has been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). They have hundreds of clinical sites they are connected with and will assist students in setting theirs up within their local geography. The program accepts associate's and diploma educated registered nurses and can be completed in one academic year.
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Walden University - School of Nursing
The program is CCNE accredited. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Programs Offered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program
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Azusa Pacific University - Nursing
This Online RN to BSN accredited by the CCNE, NLNAC and WASC. The program is enrolling now. Request information today!
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Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing offers an online fast-track RN to BSN completion program for registered nurses. The program is accredited by the NLNAC and CCNE. Request information to learn more today!
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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
The Online RN to BSN accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
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Kent State University
The Kent State College of Nursing offers a CCNE accredited online RN to BSN program.
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Kaplan University School of Nursing
This is a CCNE accredited, online RN-to-BSN degree completion program.
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Liberty University - Nursing
Liberty University's RN to BSN Online Program is CCNE accredited.
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South University - School of Health Professions
This Online BSN program is CCNE accredited. South University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Applicants are required to have an ASN or Diploma from an accredited nursing program and proof that they have a current RN license. South University is accepting eligible applicants for this program now.
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College of St. Scholastica
The College of St. Scholastica offers an RN to BSN online that has been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). They have hundreds of clinical sites they are connected with and will assist students in setting theirs up within their local geography. The program accepts associate's and diploma educated registered nurses and can be completed in one academic year.
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Utica College - Department of Nursing
The Utica College RN to BSN program is accredited by the NLNAC.
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Nursing Schools Based in Minnesota RN to BSN Program
Augsburg College Nursing
The RN to BSN Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
2211 Riverside Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454 | Phone: 612-330-1000
Bemidji State University
The RN to Baccalaureate Program is for ADN and Diploma educated registered nurses and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
1500 Birchmont Drive NE Bemidji, MN56601-2699 | Phone: 218-755-2001
The College of St. Scholastica
The RN to BSN Completion Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Minnesota State Board of Nursing.
1200 Kenwood Ave Duluth, MN 55811 | Phone: 218-723-6783
Crown College
The BSN Completion Program is offered online. The program is accredited by the CCNE.
8700 College View Drive, Saint Bonifacius, MN | Phone: 942-446-4482
Metropolitan State University - College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Offers a Satellite RN to BSN option as well as their Campus Based RN to BSN Option.
Phone: 651-793-1375
Minnesota State University - Mankato
The BS Completion Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
360 Wissink Hall, Mankato, MN 56001 | Phone: 507-389-6022
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Programs Offered: RN to BSN | This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing (CCNE)
1104 7th Ave South, Moorhead, MN 56563| Phone: 800-593-7246
Winona State University - College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Programs Offered: BS Major - Nursing (RN to BSN) | This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing (CCNE) and approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
P.O. Box 5838, Winona, MN 55987 | Phone: 800-342-5978
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