Nursing-RN to BSN Program

RN to BSN Students

The RN to BSN student is one who has graduated from an accredited nursing program and holds a current unencumbered RN license to practice in the state of Michigan.

Degree Requirements

To complete the degree requirements, an RN student must earn a minimum of 15 credits of core nursing courses (NURS) and 9 credits from approved upper division elective courses; 124 credits are required for graduation, of which 31 must be from SVSU. The 124 credits include: the 15 core NURS credits, 9 approved upper division elective credits, an approved statistics course, 39 credits awarded based on articulation criteria, transfer credits, and General Education credits. Basic skill credits do not count towards the 124 credits for graduation.

Admission Process for RN to BSN Students

Minimum eligibility criteria for admission to the program include:

1. Current unencumbered Michigan RN license.
2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
3. An approved plan of study, which includes student’s goals and individualized plan for program completion.
   Transfer credits are considered in this process.