Are you an R.N. who wants to earn a B.S.N.?
The R.N. to B.S.N. program is a fully online, flexible, and affordable option designed to help associate and diploma registered nurses move ahead in their nursing career. The R.N. to B.S.N. major is offered in 3 or 5 semesters. Registered nurses can design their own pace of degree completion. All coursework is available online, and the curriculum is designed with the working registered nurse in mind. The number of registered nurses accepted may vary depending upon available qualified faculty and funds. Selection is made from the best qualified registered nurese.
See our FAQ page for commonly asked questions. View the complete curriculum plan for more information on courses.
Interested in viewing transfer course equivalencies? Use our transfer equivalency calculator.
Students may transfer up to 90 community college credits. Qualified RNs interested in the graduate nursing specializations can select the R.N. to M.S.N. or R.N. to DNP options.
Application Requirements
- Apply for admission to SDSU.
- Send unofficial transcripts to Camilla Veire, Academic Advisor/Coordinator, for review.
- The coordinator will recommend a semester of application.
- At the time of application for admission: you must meet the Technical Standards.
Important information for applicants
Applications from "Not Authorized/Not Exempt" states cannot be considered at this time. Due to higher education regulatory requirements, South Dakota State University is unable to accept applications for admission to the RN to BSN, RN to MSN, RN to DNP, and Graduate Nursing programs from persons who reside in, or intend to reside in, any of the states identified as "Not Authorized/Not Exempt" or those in which clinical or internships cannot be completed as noted on the SDSU Authorization by State map. SDSU continues to seek additional authorization in the states listed as "Not Authorized/Not Exempt". Please continue to check the map frequently for any updates.