Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the University of Minnesota - Crookston is designed to prepare students for a successful career in the healthcare industry by providing them with a comprehensive education in nursing practice, theory, and leadership. This program aims to develop highly competent, compassionate, and ethical nursing professionals equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver high-quality patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. The curriculum combines foundational sciences, nursing theory, and clinical practice to ensure students are well-prepared to meet the diverse needs of patients across the lifespan.

Students in the program engage in a rigorous coursework that includes anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, mental health, maternal and child health, community health, and leadership in nursing. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, cultural competence, patient safety, and interprofessional collaboration to prepare graduates for the complexities of modern healthcare environments. The program incorporates extensive clinical experiences, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings such as hospitals, clinics, and community health centers under the supervision of experienced healthcare professionals.

The University of Minnesota - Crookston’s Nursing program emphasizes student-centered learning, innovation, and research, encouraging students to become lifelong learners and leaders in their field. Through close faculty mentorship and small class sizes, students receive personalized academic support and guidance. The program also prepares graduates to pursue licensure as registered nurses (RNs) following successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).

Graduates of the BSN program are well-positioned to work in diverse roles within healthcare, including bedside nursing, public health, healthcare administration, and specialized fields such as pediatrics, geriatrics, and mental health. The program also serves as a foundation for further education and advanced practice nursing roles such as Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Educator. Overall, the University of Minnesota - Crookston’s Nursing program is committed to fostering a caring, ethical, and innovative nursing workforce dedicated to improving health outcomes for individuals and communities.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline February 2; Tuition fee

• USD 13626 Semester (National)
• USD 20876 Semester (International)

Start date 2016 Duration full-time 60 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

• General Psychology

• General Chemistry

• Assessment and Basic Nursing

• Professional Nursing

• Anatomy

• Technical & Professional Writing; or Statistics

• Informatics

• Public Health Nursing

• Nurse as Collaborator

• Ethical Sensitivity and Reasoning in Health Care

English Language Requirements

TOEFL paper-based test score : 586 TOEFL iBT® test : 95

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

Prerequisite Courses
To be considered, applicants must, at the time of application:

• Have a minimum of 1 biological or physical science course completed at time for an A-F grade. Biological or physical

• science courses are defined as biology or chemistry for Twin Cities applicants and biology, chemistry or anatomy & physiology I for Rochester applicants only

• Have completed or have in progress a minimum of 5 of the college-level/college credit prerequisites listed in the application with the ability to complete all 6 prerequisites (7 prerequisites for Rochester applicants) before entering the program in September.

• At least 5 of the prerequisite courses completed or in progress must be taken for an A-F grade (1 can be pass/fail)

• All prerequisite courses completed with a grade of C- or better

GPA Requirements

• Have a minimum cumulative college GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale)

• Have a minimum cumulative prerequisite GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) with at least 5 courses – completed or in progress – taken for a letter grade.

• Applicants with fewer than 26 college semester credits completed at the time of application will also be evaluated on the following: Preferred minimum high school GPA of 3.4 (based on a 4.0 scale) and Average ACT score of 27.6 or SAT score of 1897

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

Funding

University scholarship awards disburse in accordance with the University's financial aid award policy. Consistent with University policy, the total annual aid amount awarded to a student, including all scholarships and grants, cannot exceed cost of attendance at the University of Minnesota. Many campus-wide scholarships are awarded to incoming freshman or transfer students. Others are set aside specifically to fund particular activities.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree in nursing at the University of Minnesota is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.