Michigan State University

Michigan State University (MSU) is a public research institution in East Lansing, Michigan. It was founded in 1855 as the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan, becoming one of the first colleges in the country to teach scientific agriculture. The college was a model for land-grant universities. It is now one of the largest universities in the country. MSU also ranks among the top 30 public universities in the US and the top 100 research universities in the world. The campus is spread throughout the East Lansing area, with some buildings located in neighboring cities and towns. MSU offers over 200 academic programs through its 17 colleges, including the MSU College of Nursing. 

MSU offers seven nursing programs for students choosing to earn a degree in nursing. These CCNE-accredited programs include BSN, accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD, and BSN to PhD programs. To apply for the traditional BSN program, students must first complete a minimum of 28 credits and prerequisite courses. The traditional BSN program is a 3-year program once the prerequisite courses are complete and includes about 765 hours of clinical experience at nearby hospitals and clinics, including Sparrow Hospital in neighboring Lansing. The RN to BSN program is for registered nurses that hold an associate degree in nursing.