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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.
This program is accredited by ACEN, a nursing accreditation body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation ensures the program meets national standards for nursing education quality.
Southwest Minnesota State University offers nursing programs designed to prepare graduates for licensure and practice.
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