The OSCAS staff is here to help you in a variety of ways as you move through your degree program. Some areas we can assist with are:
Academic Advising
Scholarship Questions
Career Resources
Compliance Requirements
Resource Navigation and Referral
Guidance for Success
Phone: 612-625-7980
Curriculum guides are available as a reference for the BSN degree plan, they are categorized by the semester in a which a student began in the School of Nursing.
The University of Minnesota has many policies pertaining to academic work and student life on campus. Students at the University of Minnesota is responsible for complying with these policies, the following is a summary of relevant policies.
Examinations for state licensure may be taken after all program requirements have been completed and the degree awarded. Application and Registration to become licensed as an RN is a two-part process that is described by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. You will need to apply to the Board of Nursing in the State/Territory where you are seeking licensure and register with Pearson VUE (national testing company).
All students are expected to comply with the following Standards and Regulations.
The BSN program is for high-ability, achievement-oriented students and provides a challenging learning environment with innovative approaches to faculty-student relationships and scholarly learning experiences. Nursing courses may include active learning strategies, lectures, online activities, seminars, laboratories, simulation and practicum experiences. Students learn client care in a variety of settings that may include hospitals, clinics, homes, long-term care facilities, and other health care settings throughout the community.
BSN students are assigned to a primary Academic Advisor in the Office of Student and Career Advancement Services (OSCAS). To learn who your Advisor is, navigate to “My Advisor(s)” in the “Academics” tab in MyU. Students are encouraged to get to know their primary Advisor, but are not limited to their assigned Advisor’s availability and can meet with anyone on the BSN Advising team.
Founded in 1909 and recognized as the first nursing program established within a university, the School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota improves health through innovative research, exceptional academic programs and collaborative practice.