Nurses do extraordinary work caring for all of us. Now, Lakeland University would like to care for you.
As the healthcare industry moves to hire registered nurses with four-year degrees, Lakeland University's RN to BSN completion program degree is offered to licensed registered nurses who have an associate degree in nursing.
As a nurse, you advocate for patients. Now, advocate for yourself with a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from Lakeland University.
*Data provided by Nurse.org (May 2023).
The mission of the Lakeland University RN to BSN Completion Program builds on the university's mission in its dedication to educate registered nurses by building on prior knowledge, skills, and experiences to advance the art and science of nursing. The goal of the baccalaureate graduate is to grow personally, advance with increasing competence professionally, and carry on the lifelong learning process that is important for optimal development as a practitioner in the discipline of nursing.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Don't have your Associate Degree In Nursing? No worries! Lakeland University also offers a BSN through a unique partnership with Moraine Park Technical College. Click here to learn more!
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*Exceptions to the above admission criteria may be granted for students with a cumulative GPA range from 1.75 to 1.99 if the academic experience that resulted in the less than 2.0 GPA was more than two years ago. Furthermore, typically students with a cumulative GPA range from 1.50 to 1.75 will only be considered if the poor academic performance experience that resulted in the less than 2.0 GPA was more than five years ago. Students receiving an exception will be admitted conditionally.
Students who have successfully completed the R.N. to B.S.N. Completion Program coursework from Lakeland University should be able to:
Recommended for the nurse who wishes to increase their skills in psychiatric-mental health nursing or who wishes to pursue Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Nursing (PMH-APRN).
Recommended for the nurse who wishes to increase their cultural competence and deliberate the social context of professional nursing practice.
Recommended for the nurse who aspires to contribute to the health care business organization, desires to be an entrepreneur or who wishes to pursue their master's degree and focus on nursing administration, nursing leadership, or business administration.
Students may propose a twelve (12) semester-hour (minimum) emphasis in an area of academic interest that complements their major. Students may fulfill the emphasis requirement by completing current courses offered by Lakeland University that are relevant to the area of interest. This emphasis plan must be approved in advance by the Director of the Nursing Program.
Recommended for the nurse who is innovative and seeks to provoke change through effective engagement of leadership and management principles. Recommended for the student who wishes to pursue a leadership role or their master's degree and focus on nursing administration, nursing leadership, or leadership and organizational development.
