Bemidji State University nursing
Bemidji, Minnesota · Public. Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 89.66% · CCNE accredited.
Bachelor'sRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 89.66%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree X, RN-BSN* | Bemidji | Board approved pre-licensure practical and professional nursing programs as of December 31, 2024 | 89.66% (2025, 29 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 105 |
| 2015 | 163 |
| 2016 | 188 |
| 2017 | 179 |
| 2018 | 208 |
| 2019 | 187 |
| 2020 | 150 |
| 2021 | 156 |
| 2022 | 126 |
| 2023 | 86 |
| 2024 | 131 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 131 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| CCNE | Baccalaureate | Fall 2027 |
Faculty
4 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Ashly BlissAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Megan ChristiansenAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Ruth EckstromAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Jennifer FraikDirector, SCHC / Nurse Practitioner
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Bemidji State University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and students receive hands-on training in a variety of clinical settings, including hospitals, clinics and community health centers.”
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NCLEX
“100% first-time NCLEX pass rate 2023, 92.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate 2024”
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Simulation
“Nearly 8,000 square feet featuring 6 hospital bays, 2 high fidelity simulation rooms, 4 recording rooms and 5 clinic bays”
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Clinical placements
“Clinical rotations begin during a student’s junior year.”
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