The RN-BSN Completion Program provides a seamless pathway for graduates of the ASN program and for licensed registered nurses to continue their education in the nursing profession. The RN-BSN Completion program builds on previous nursing education and is directed toward an expanded educational base in the areas of nursing leadership and management, community health, and advanced clinical practice. The RN-BSN Completion program is offered through MSU-Northern?s distance learning program.? This program allows the student to maintain employment and residency in their geographical area while completing the required BSN courses. The RN-BSN Completion graduate is prepared as a generalist to practice in varied settings and has the foundation for graduate education.

Learning Outcomes: Synthesize knowledge from the humanities, technological sciences, and arts and sciences to provide competent client-centered care with sensitivity and respect for individuals, groups and communities. Demonstrates skill in actively collaborating with other health care professionals and clients by fostering open communication, mutual respect, and sound nursing judgement Utilize nursing evidence based practice to make clinical decisions based on the science of nursing and knowledge of other disciplines to promote safe quality care. Analyze and implement client safety goals that minimize risk of harm to clients, providers and communities. Create health promotion, wellness and personal growth strategies for self, clients, families groups and communities Incorporates leadership skills while taking individual responsibility and accountability for nursing decisions and actions based on ethical codes and standards of nursing practice.