Bemidji State University

Bemidji State University, in Bemidji, Minnesota, is a public, four-year university that offers nursing education through a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The program is designed to prepare students for professional practice through classroom learning, skills practice, and supervised clinical experiences.

Students can expect to build core competencies in patient assessment, communication, critical thinking, evidence-based care, ethics, and leadership. The BSN pathway prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. Compared with larger nearby nursing programs, Bemidji State is often appealing to students who want a smaller university setting, close faculty support, and access to clinical learning opportunities tied to northern Minnesota communities.