If you’re like most entry-level nurses, you work hard, have little room in your budget, and have a lack of time for side projects. Many schools that host RN to BSN programs understand this and as a result, you can find many RN to BSN programs that are both affordable and fast in length.

Fastest Online RN to BSN Degree Options

While most BSN programs require at least four years of study, an RN to BSN program by design is a much faster option. With the right credentials, you can achieve your BSN degree in two years — or even less! Here are a few of the fastest RN to BSN programs available in North Dakota.

School	Degree Name	Length
Maryville State University	Online RN to BSN	1 Year
University of North Dakota	Online RN to BSN	1 Year

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Do 6-month RN to BSN Programs Exist?

RN to BSN programs are reliably succinct with some programs lasting less than a year for some students. Whether or not you will be able to complete your RN to BSN program in this amount of time will depend on two factors — how many credits your program allows you to transfer and how many credits you have to transfer. Check each individual program to see how many credits you’ll be able to transfer. If you have any questions, you can contact the admissions department directly.

Affordable Online RN to BSN Options

In addition to the timeliness of an RN to BSN program, many nurses can appreciate the general cost of these affordable, fast-paced educational pathways. Less time enrolled means that you’ll spend less money on tuition. While you may end up shelling out tens of thousands of dollars with a traditional BSN program, you will likely end up only paying half-price for an RN to BSN — or even less! Here are a few of the most affordable options for RN to BSN programs in North Dakota. As you begin your search, keep in mind the additional costs of going back to school such as textbooks and cost of living. Your prospective school may also allocate different tuitions based on residency status.

School

Degree Name

Tuition Cost

University of North Dakota

Online RN to BSN

$450.35 per credit (Resident)

$675.51 per credit (Non-Resident)

North Dakota State University

Online RN to BSN

$9,309 per year (Resident)

$13,963 per year (Non-Resident)

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Admissions Requirements for Accredited RN to BSN Programs

North Dakota RNs who opt to further their education and add to their credentials by completing an accredited RN to BSN program will find that the admissions requirements are somewhat familiar to them. Requirements vary from state to state and between institutions, but RNs can expect to have to prove or submit the following documents in order to gain acceptance to the program of their choice:

ADN degree from a regionally accredited institution
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Current, unencumbered RN license, valid in North Dakota
Provide evidence of satisfactory grades in prerequisite subjects
Provide up-to-date immunization documents

Classes & Courses: What is the Curriculum Like?

Dickinson State University is committed to transforming RNs into innovative leaders who have moved beyond bedside skillsets to being able to direct and influence patient health outcomes and determining factors, as well as become involved in shaping policy and leadership as our health care system undergoes a radical change. Courses like the following help mold nurses into proud and decisive baccalaureate graduates:

NURS 331 Community Health
NURS 425 Nursing Leadership & Management
NURS 436 Advanced Concepts across the Lifespan

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