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A Hybrid RN to BSN Pathway that Works for F1 Visa Students

If you’re an international RN living in the U.S. on an F1 visa, you already know how difficult it can be to find an RN to BSN program that offers the required in-person classes.

That’s why Minnesota State Moorhead created a hybrid RN to BSN pathway designed to help you move forward in your nursing career while staying compliant with your visa.

Why students choose Moorhead:

• Meets F1 visa requirements with scheduled in-person coursework
• Fast-paced format: take classes in summer, fall, and spring
• Affordable tuition from the top-ranked regional university in Minnesota
• Personal support from faculty who know you by name
• Face-to-face learning and connection with classmates

Moorhead’s program is helping students from around the world continue their education, advance their careers, and build a future in the U.S.

Ready to do the same? Apply to Moorhead’s Hybrid RN to BSN program.

Hybrid RN to BSN Pathway Example of Course Sequencing

The three-semester RN to BSN Hybrid pathway degree plan is a model for completing your Hybrid RN to BSN degree in a timely manner. The plan below is one of several possible ways for you to complete the RN to BSN  Hybrid degree. Your individualized plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements. Check your Financial Aid as it may require additional term credits for full-time funding. You must complete all university and program requirements successfully to complete this degree (GPA, 120 credits, 40 LASC, WI, residency).

Through Credit for Prior Learning, you can earn 3 credits for NURS 497 after successful completion of NURS 301, and 3 credits for NURS 490 after successful completion of NURS 348.

• Program: RN to BSN (Hybrid pathway)
• Total Credits: 31 credits (Total credits should be 120 with previous credits earned.)
• Catalog: 2024-2025

*Official degree requirements can only be found in the ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø Bulletin/Catalog. The information on this webpage is a high-level overview of the degree. Please refer to the bulletin for up-to-date requirements.