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Department of Nursing

The need for nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and advanced practice degrees is steadily increasing and the opportunities to practice in a wide range of settings continues to expand.  The BSN is often necessary for administrative positions, and it is a prerequisite for admission to graduate nursing programs. SVSU offers a Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) for positions as a family nurse practitioner, educator, administrator, and clinical nurse leader and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.

Winter 2025 Full-time Nursing Cohort Application Period

Applications for the Winter 2025 full-time nursing cohort will be accepted from Monday, September 16 through Monday, October 21, 2024. 

Spring 2025 nursing applications for the part-time nursing cohort (May 2025 start date) will be accepted beginning in February 2025. Specific application period dates will be announced at a later date. 

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One of The Top 5 Best Nursing School in Michigan

Saginaw Valley State University recently Ranked One of The Top 5 Best Nursing School in Michigan by RNCareers.org!

Each year, RNCareers.org evaluates over 1,700 nursing schools to compile its merit-based rankings. Factors include program accreditation, tuition costs, academic excellence, faculty qualifications, student satisfaction, program offerings, career outcomes, and school reputation.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Use the link above to view BSN requirements.

Did you know SVSU offers a part-time BSN program? Finish in as little as 3 years! To learn more contact nursing@svsu.edu or call (989) 964-4517.

ADN to BSN

The ADN to BSN Concurrent Program student is one who is enrolled in Nursing (ADN)-Associate in Applied Science (AAS) courses at a partnership community college while taking SVSU RN to BSN courses concurrently. Students will complete their Nursing (ADN)-AAS degree while earning BSN credits, allowing them to complete their BSN from SVSU in additional semesters.

RN to BSN

Program information for licensed RNs who wish to obtain their BSN.

MSN

This graduate program has four tracks: Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Nurse Administrator, and Nurse Educator.

Post Graduate Certificates

The Post-Graduate Certificate as a Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner is provided in hybrid format for non-clinical courses and is designed for nurses who already have a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited program in another concentration, such as nurse educator, nurse administrator, or Clinical Nurse Leader. This certificate consists of 37 credits taken over 2½ to 3 years. A maximum of 12 equivalent graduate level credits may be transferred.

Doctor of Nursing Practice

The DNP program has been approved by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).  For further information please visit http://www.ncahle.org or call 1-800-621-7440.

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BSN Program

(989) 964-4517

Graduate Programs

(989) 964-4595

RN-BSN Program

(989) 964-4184

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