Minot State nursing signs agreement guaranteeing admission for DCB nursing graduates
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University and the Minot State Department of Nursing are pleased to announce a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Dakota College at Bottineau guaranteeing admission into MSU’s RN to BSN nursing program.
“ADN to BSN: Partners in Nursing Education” is a commitment to meeting nursing workforce needs in North Dakota and the region for both Minot State and Dakota College at Bottineau. The MOU takes effect in Fall 2024.
“Minot State’s RN to BSN nursing program and Dakota College at Bottineau continue to grow their partnership and commitment to nurses continuing their education,” said Melissa Fettig, Minot State BSN completion program director. “The guaranteed admission will establish a dependable and smooth pathway to attain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Providing guidance and support to students in the early stages of their nursing education at Dakota College at Bottineau guarantees preparation for a seamless transition to our program. This collaboration emphasizes our unwavering dedication to advancing nursing education.”
The MOU guarantee allows DCB students to have a clear and secure path to continued education through early admission, a seamless transition, easy credit transfer, access to scholarship opportunities, and a 10% tuition savings on nursing courses.
“The new articulation agreement emits the strong relationship between Dakota College at Bottineau and Minot State University and our dedication to student success,” said Paige Baade, nursing director at DCB. “We have worked collaboratively to produce seamless progression from ADN to BSN and now provide students with guaranteed admission into the MSU BSN program. We are dedicated to lifelong learning and want an easy transition for students to continue their educational journey.”
Along with guaranteed admission, early coordinated advising between Minot State and DCB will help set students up for success by streamlining coursework towards BSN completion.
“Early advising will be offered by both institutions to ensure students are prepared for their next step after graduation,” Baade said. “We are extremely grateful for the continued collaboration with Minot State University and our mutual goals for the nursing profession.”
For more information or to contact Minot State’s RN to BSN nursing program, see the program’s WEBSITE.
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Published: 12/19/23
