Nursing
Division of Science and Mathematics
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) online program prepares licensed registered nurses for a career in the healthcare environment. The RN to BSN online curriculum builds on your previous nursing education. The coursework is online with two plans of study to meet the needs of the working RN. Graduates of the RN-BSN program have the additional preparation for roles in healthcare that demand critical thinking, decision making, communication and leadership skills.
Admission Criteria
- Earned RN Associate Degree in Nursing (AAS or AS) from a regionally accredited institution (RN program national accreditation from ACEN or other accrediting agency not required).
- Admission to Mayville State University.
- Submit official transcripts from previous institutions attended.
- Completion of the RN to BSN Program application.
- Admission Deadlines:
- Fall Semester: March 1st (for first review, open until cohort is filled)
- Spring Semester: October 1st (for first review, open until cohort is filled)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
- Active unencumbered RN license or scheduled to take the NCLEX Exam.
- Submit nursing license documentation.
- Proof of RN licensure must be provided by July 15th for fall semester start/November 15th for spring semester start
- Provisional acceptance will be granted to qualified students who are scheduled to take the NCLEX Exam or waiting for results.
- Two professional letters of reference addressing clinical competence and integrity.
- Clearance for professional practice verified by criminal history record check.
- Access to a computer with high-speed Internet and virus protection.
- Personal computer requirements will be provided upon request.
To apply for the RN to BSN degree, please go to the Mayville State University website.
Admission is competitive and is based on a point system. Points are given based on cumulative GPA, earned nursing credit GPA, reference information, previous application to the program, RN nursing graduation from a North Dakota institution, residency in North Dakota or employment as an RN in North Dakota, and existence of an articulation/affiliation agreement. The number of students admitted each semester is limited. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance. The Nursing Program reserves the right to deny admission. Failure to disclose previous or pending convictions or falsification of information may lead to denial of admission or may be considered grounds for dismissal from the program.
Students have 10 days to drop or add from the beginning date of the term at 100% refund and no record with the exception of the BSN nursing 5-week block classes. Students have 7 days from the beginning date of the term to add the BSN nursing classes. All drops for the BSN Nursing 5-week block classes will be handled by the program administrator. Send email to: shannon.skovlund@mayvillestate.edu.