{"id":43,"date":"2021-06-22T13:18:53","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T18:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2026-03-18T15:50:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:50:01","slug":"nursing-b-s-pre-licensure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/nursing-b-s-pre-licensure\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursing B.S. (Pre-Licensure)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-438 aligncenter img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/07\/PreLicensureBSUheader-1.png\" alt=\"Pre-Licensure header\" width=\"823\" height=\"281\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/07\/PreLicensureBSUheader-1.png\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro\">The pre-licensure track is intended for students who do not currently possess an RN license. Students accepted to the program can complete their degree in as little as five semesters. In addition to earning their degree, students are prepared to earn licensure by taking the NCLEX.<\/p>\n<h2>Why BSU Nursing<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)<\/li>\n<li>Rolling admissions&mdash;once you meet the program requirements, you can apply and rest assured that you will be starting in the next cohort. There is no prolonged waiting period or surprises.<\/li>\n<li>100% first-time NCLEX pass rate 2023, 92.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate 2024<\/li>\n<li>Enormous, fully equipped nursing lab. Nearly 8,000 square feet featuring 6 hospital bays, 2 high fidelity simulation rooms, 4 recording rooms and 5 clinic bays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Your Next Steps<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.minnstate.edu\/adm\/public\/studentWelcome?campusId=070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">91心頭利 to BSU<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li>91心頭利 for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/mybsu\/finances\/aid\/\">Financial Aid<\/a> (if necessary)<\/li>\n<li>Contact the <a href=\"mailto:michael.simpson@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Nursing Student Services Coordinator<\/a> to make a degree plan<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Pre-Licensure Program Specifications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/05\/Pre-Licensure-Four-Year-Schedule.pdf\">Pre-Licensure Four Year Schedule<\/a> (intended for students coming to BSU with no college credit)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/student-success-center\/bsu-test-proctoring-services\/teas-testing\/\">TEAS Assessment Exam Scheduling<\/a> at BSU<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/BLS-Letter-from-Lisa-December-2025.pdf\">BLS AHA CPR Certification Instructions <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on the courses in this program, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/catalog\/current\/programs\/bs__nrsp\">visit the course catalog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Pre-Licensure Application Requirements<\/h3>\n<p>All applicants must be meet the following requirements prior to submitting their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/pre-licensure-spring-2027-cohort-application\/\">application<\/a>:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;max-width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px\">\n<th style=\"max-width: 50%;height: 23px\">Criteria<\/th>\n<th style=\"max-width: 50%;height: 23px\">Requirements<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 34px\">\n<td style=\"max-width: 50%;height: 34px\">General course work (successfully completed)<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 50%;height: 34px\">At least 30 college credits (including transfer credits)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 182px\">\n<td style=\"max-width: 50%;height: 182px\">Program prerequisites (completed within the past 5 years and achieved at least a &ldquo;C-&rdquo; grade)*<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 50%;height: 182px\">\n<p>BIOL 1111\/1112 Anatomy &amp; Physiology for Allied Health I\/II 8 credits with lab<\/p>\n<p>PSY 3237 Lifespan Development 4 credits<\/p>\n<p>PSY 1100 Introduction to Psychology 4 credits<\/p>\n<p>CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I 4 credits with lab<\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 97px\">\n<td style=\"max-width: 50%;height: 97px\">GPA (Overall)<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 50%;height: 97px\">At least 2.75 (including transfer credits). Applicants who do not have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher may still apply if their credits in the last five years are at a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (at least 30 credits including transfer)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 76px\">\n<td style=\"max-width: 50%;height: 76px\">ATI TEAS Assessment Exam<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 50%;height: 76px\">Complete the ATI TEAS Assessment Exam with a minimum score of 58.7%. Students may take the exam more than once but any test results must be from the last two years in order to be considered. New applicants must complete the exam in-person at BSU or through an approved testing center. Applicants can submit their Individual Performance Profile <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xscRULQKq0ae9PrnSpIafxMrgbF9bRhMo0URr0nqFoBURUxNMjkzOUtXTjJOTk1HNjhLTERGUEVURC4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HERE<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 36px\">\n<td style=\"max-width: 50%;height: 36px\">Recommendations<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width: 50%;height: 36px\">Two forms: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=xscRULQKq0ae9PrnSpIafybgsujy1E5DrH87A9P-6iRUM0tNUERRUDhQOVZJSDRJRjA5ODlFUzdIWS4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Leadership <i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>&amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=xscRULQKq0ae9PrnSpIafybgsujy1E5DrH87A9P-6iRUNkdBWUVDQlJPR1VQM1ZZTUpGOVFQTEpFTS4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Critical Thinking<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>. These can be completed by the same or different individuals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*Prerequisite courses transferred from another school must be formally approved by the nursing department as equivalent before you submit your application.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;max-width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"max-width: 50%\">The following are not required for the application, but must be completed prior to starting the Nursing program:\n<ul>\n<li>BIOL 2750: Medical Microbiology 3 credits w\/lab (offered fall semester at BSU)<\/li>\n<li>American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR certification<\/li>\n<li>Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant course. Taking the CNA certification test is not required, nor does the certificate qualify as proof of course completion. Applicants can submit <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xscRULQKq0ae9PrnSpIafxMrgbF9bRhMo0URr0nqFoBUMU9LSUIzTUY0RUI4STJRQ09LM0NWUTk5Si4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HERE<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"max-width: 50%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Accepted Students: Pre-Licensure Program<\/h3>\n<h4>Student Handbook<\/h4>\n<p>All students are required to review and acknowledge the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/student-resources\/student-handbook\/\">Student Handbook<\/a>. Updates and revisions are published periodically and at minimum, students should re-review annually.<\/p>\n<h4>Program Start<\/h4>\n<p>The Pre-licensure program begins each spring semester. Accepted students unable to begin the program must re-apply for future admission.<\/p>\n<h4>Orientation<\/h4>\n<p>Spring 2027 Orientation is TBD.<\/p>\n<h4>Additional Costs<\/h4>\n<p>Beyond standard tuition\/fees and textbooks, there are additional costs that students should plan for. It&rsquo;s worth noting that students may already own shoes and undershirts are that are appropriate for clinicals.<\/p>\n<p>* = part of your BSU bill<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"623\"><strong>Estimated Additional Expenses for Nursing in First Semester<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">Differential Tuition (<em>NRSG<\/em> course = $36.20 per credit each semester)*<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">$434.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">National and\/or International Background Check<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">$ 49\/$209 + $13 for fingerprints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">State Background Check<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">$ 44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">ATI Nursing Education fee (each semester)*<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">$ 713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">Scrubs<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">$ 60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nursing Central<\/td>\n<td>$180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">Shoes for lab\/clinical<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">$ 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">Stethoscope &amp; Case<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">$ 120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\">Lab Kits*<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">$150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"444\"><strong>Approximate Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"180\"><strong>$1,850.40<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>Contact<\/h4>\n<p>Get in touch with the Nursing Student Services Coordinator if you have any questions about the pre-licensure program, submitting your application, registering for courses and everything in between!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-423 size-full alignright img-fluid\" style=\"font-size: 1rem\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/07\/Mike-Simpson-photo-e1657918652506.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Simpson Nursing Student Services Coordinator photo\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" data-bp=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/07\/Mike-Simpson-photo-e1657918652506.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Michael Simpson<\/strong><br>\n<strong>Nursing Student Services Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Location: Bensen Hall 223<br>\nPhone: (218) 755-2486<br>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:michael.simpson@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">michael.simpson@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The pre-licensure track is intended for students who do not currently possess an RN license. Students accepted to the program can complete their degree in as little as five semesters. In addition to earning their degree, students are prepared to earn licensure by taking the NCLEX. 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