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- Credit hours
- 30
- Minimum GPA
- 2.0
Sources: IPEDS, NCSBN, and school-published program data. Methodology.
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About this program
SMSU's 100% online RN to BSN is built for working RNs with fully flexible, self-paced enrollment — no fixed credits per semester. Students are awarded 15 upper-division credits for prior learning upon completion of the NCLEX-RN, then complete just 30 nursing credits (10 core courses + 1 elective) plus 45 community health practicum hours, all online with no in-person components. At $305/credit — among the lowest rates in the region with reciprocity for WI, ND, SD, and IA residents. Curriculum emphasizes rural nursing, healthcare innovation, and evidence-based leadership. ACEN accredited. Graduates eligible for Minnesota Public Health Nurse registration.
Accreditation
ACEN
ACEN is a nursing accreditation body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
School
Southwest Minnesota State University
Admissions
Admissions
Minimum GPA is 2.0.
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