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Nursing, RN - BSN

Nursing, RN - BSN

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Course Delivery

30

Total Credits

$742.50

Per Credit

2 Years

Minimum Duration

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    Dr. Debra Stieve

    Assistant Professor and RN-BSN Program Coordinator

    Program Details

    The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) online education program is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (C.C.N.E.). This online education program is designed to provide a broad professional preparation based on nursing science and is grounded in biological, physical and behavioral sciences as well as the humanities.

    Lansing Community College, Macomb Community College, Muskegon Community College, Oakland Community College, and St. Clair County Community College Associate Degree in Nursing students who have enrolled in clinical nursing courses in the nursing major at their respective college are eligible to apply for transfer admission to Michigan State University into the R.N. to B.S.N. online education program. 

    Program Outcomes

    The Michigan State University program is designed to prepare the student for nursing practice with individuals, families, and populations in a variety of health states and health settings.

    Students admitted MSU's online nursing R.N. to B.S.N. program may enroll in two summer sessions (one course each summer session) at MSU while simultaneously enrolled in the Associate Degree in Nursing program. Students will continue enrollment in the MSU R.N. to B.S.N. program upon graduation from the Associate Degree in Nursing program at their respective college (see colleges above) along with successful completion of prerequisite courses for the B.S.N. and other program requirements. MSU Nursing degree program requirements include but are not limited to background check, drug screen, and fingerprinting.

    Career Outlook

    A Bachelor of Science in Nursing helps prepares nurses the expanding professional roles associated with the complex and evolving health care environment. The B.S.N. also provides a latter to those registered nurses who wish to pursue any number of Advanced Practice roles, which require an MSN or DNP to be obtained.

    A Top-Ranked Education

    • 29th among Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
    • Veteran-Friendly 'Gold Status' 10 Years in a Row — Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, 2025
    • #28 in Best Bachelor's in Nursing Program — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
    • #25 in Nursing Research Funding — Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, 2026

     

    Accreditation

    The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and doctor of nursing practice program at Michigan State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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    Key Dates

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    March 1st

    Spring Semester

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    September 1st

    Summer Semester

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    January 1st

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    Resident Tuition
    Non-Resident Tuition
    $742.50
    $770.25

     

    Cost of Attendance

    The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found on the "Estimate Your Cost of Attendance" page.

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    You can be ensured a return on your investment at Michigan State University.

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    As one of the top research universities in the world, Michigan State University has advanced the common good with uncommon will since 1855.

    MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community.

    MSU has been offering online degree programs since 1998. Our maturity is evident in the high quality of the learning experience enjoyed by our online students.

    Diverse and Inclusive Communities

    MSU provides programs and initiatives that support and enhance diversity. We will expand our campus and external partnerships to put in place inclusive recruitment and retention practices. We nurture and promote individuals’ varied experiences and perspectives, ensuring structures and processes make possible full participation by all members of our community.

    Interconnectedness

    MSU actively collaborates with campus and external partners to innovate across all dimensions of graduate education. We create and support networks that increase collaboration and improve educational opportunities for our online students.

    Student Success

    MSU’s nationally recognized online programs foster student growth and well-being throughout their academic career. We will expand inclusive mentoring practices and accelerate improvement across units to implement evidence-based practices to ensure our students complete successfully.

    Continuing education can be one of the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding experiences you undertake in your life. We hope you consider becoming a Spartan, to learn online and reach your career goals. With highly ranked online programs and exceptional professors, we educate students who advance the common good with uncommon will.

     

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    Course Information

    Core Courses
    • Any ISS 300-level course (meets University Integrative Studies in Social Science Requirement) (4 credits) 
    • NUR 351 – BSN Impact on Healthcare (3 credits) 
    • NUR 352 – Genetics: Transforming Healthcare (3 credits) 
    • NUR 353 – BSN’s Promoting Health Across the Care Continuum (3 credits) 
    • NUR 354 – Research, Ethics, and Evidence Based Practice for Nurses (3 credits) 
    • NUR 461 – Community and Population Health (4 credits) 
    • NUR 462 – Healthcare Policy, Regulation, and Finance (3 credits) 
    • NUR 463 – Scholarly Project Seminar (3 credits) 
    • NUR 465 – Leadership Immersion (4 credits) 

      Students are also held to all University requirements to complete a bachelor’s degree at Michigan State University.   

    Admissions Requirements

    To be accepted to this program, you must have:

    • An associate degree
    • Earn a grade of 2.0 or higher in each science prerequisite course or its equivalent. Complete the university’s Tier I writing requirement. Complete the university’s mathematics requirement.
    • A license/certificate required
      • Possess an active, unrestricted R.N. license to practice without probationary status prior to MSU clinical course work.
    • Official transcripts from all previous schools.

    To apply to this program:

    • Complete a university undergraduate transfer application.
    • Complete and submit the College of Nursing R.N. to B.S.N. supplemental application. Have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 or higher upon admission and at time of completion of the Associate Degree in Nursing.