Department of Nursing

Welcome to the Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) Nursing Department website.  The website will provide you with vast information about our Nursing Program.

Our RN-to-BSN program is an accredited baccalaureate nursing program. It is online and intended for Registered Nurses (RNs) with current, unencumbered nursing licenses.

At SMSU, we offer licensed RNs an opportunity to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In that sense, our program is not a “traditional” Bachelor of Science degree. This program is designed for licensed RNs with an associate degree or diploma in Nursing who want to turn their 2-year degree or diploma into a 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. SMSU is committed to opening new doors for area nurses and serving our region’s needs by offering this RN to BSN Program! Due to the types of course offerings and license requirements, unfortunately, this program is not available for F-1 VISA international students.

Our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program is an online graduate nurse educator program that prepares you for a rewarding career educating the next generation of nurses. The demand for qualified, skilled nurses continues to grow. Our online MSN nurse educator program is making a difference in the healthcare industry. We prepare much-needed instructors for nursing programs. The result is a highly skilled nursing workforce ready to provide professional and compassionate care to patients in a variety of settings. 

Accreditation

The RN to BSN Program at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) at SMSU, located in Marshall, MN, is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the RN to BSN Program is initial accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.

The Master of Science in Nursing Education Program at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) at SMSU, located in Marshall, MN, is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Master of Science in Nursing Education Program is initial accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.