Today’s healthcare world needs nurses prepared not just to care but to lead, advocate, and provide meaningful change. At St. Kate’s, we're leading the way to addressing growing healthcare concerns by helping you build the leadership and policy expertise needed to create a real impact for patients and communities.

Our online RN to BSN program provides a streamlined and flexible way for associate degree registered nurses to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Through a supportive, diverse learning community where you’ll learn alongside expert faculty, passionate classmates, and professional community partners, you’ll gain confidence and strengthen your voice as a nurse leader. We offer specializations that blend advanced nursing principles with specialized skills that are highly valuable in today’s healthcare landscape, including:

• RN to BSN Data Analytics
• RN to BSN Nursing Business Management
• RN to BSN Nursing Education

Our clinical placement liaisons and faculty work with students to identify and develop the required practicum experience and are available in-person and online.

Interested in Continuing on to a Graduate Degree?

St. Kate’s program also invites students to seamlessly continue on to a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). This curriculum allows the learner to continue their education in one of three specialized, high-demand fields: Nurse Educator, Data Analytics, or Business Management. Each option is designed to prepare the learner for impactful leadership roles and career advancement beyond traditional nursing roles.

Join our School of Nursing Legacy 
For over 120 years, St. Kate's highly-regarded nursing programs have been preparing nurses to deliver outstanding patient care across diverse healthcare settings. Our legacy of commitment to social justice and community-oriented leadership means graduates are not just prepared for career advancement but also to make a positive societal impact, advocating for equitable healthcare outcomes.

Certification Exam Opportunities
Graduates who complete our programs may be eligible to take the National League for Nursing (NLN) Nurse Educator Certification (CNE), and/or Nursing Professional Development Certification (NCP-BC)

All genders are welcome to apply.

We offer corporate partner scholarships for students employed in many regional healthcare organizations. Our complete list of corporate partners is available here.

Format: Online*

Credits for major: 28

Time to completion: 10-12 months

Cost per credit (2025-2026): $475

Start: Fall or Spring, or Summer

*One course includes some face-to-face clinical practice experiences; students work with faculty to identify local options.

State restrictions

Restrictions may apply for applicants residing in certain states outside of Minnesota. Contact us to determine your application eligibility based on your state of residence.

Important Essential Abilities:

For successful admission and continuance in St. Catherine University’s nursing programs, a specific set of essential cognitive, sensory, communication, psychomotor, and behavioral/emotional health abilities are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Read the full requirements.

Accreditation

St. Catherine University's bachelor's degree nursing programs are endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC).

The master’s program is accredited by the ACEN, and this new program option has been submitted to be included as a component of the accredited program.

A complete list of nursing program accreditations is available on our
Nursing Accreditation page.