Lake Superior College (91涩漫) has entered into a partnership agreement with (BSU) to create a more seamless, supported pathway for 91涩漫 Nursing AS graduates to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing through BSU鈥檚 RN to BS completion program. The collaboration, which is known as Operation LEAD, is designed to help 91涩漫 nursing students advance their education with clearer planning, coordinated advising, and streamlined transfer.
The agreement focuses on strengthening outcomes for 91涩漫 students and the region by reducing barriers to completing a bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing. Through Operation LEAD, 91涩漫 nursing students gain structured support and a defined next step after completing their associate degree.
鈥淭his partnership adds value for our nursing students,鈥� said Linda Kingston, President of 91涩漫 鈥淲ith clear planning, transfer support, and options to complete remaining transfer credits at 91涩漫, students can keep moving forward toward a bachelor鈥檚 degree in a way that fits their lives and budgets. We鈥檙e also helping 91涩漫 graduates continue their education while staying connected to the region鈥檚 healthcare workforce.鈥�
Operation LEAD is built to enhance the 91涩漫 student experience and provide measurable institutional benefits, including:
- A clearer 鈥渘ext step鈥� for 91涩漫 Nursing AS students through a coordinated pathway to BSU鈥檚 RN to BS program, helping students see a complete plan from associate degree to bachelor鈥檚 degree.
- Improved retention and graduation outcomes supported by earlier, joint advising opportunities between 91涩漫 and BSU.
- Advising and registration support, with BSU nursing or transfer advisors available during 91涩漫 recruiting events and for on-site registration each fall and spring.
- Cost-saving options for students, including the ability for students to complete remaining Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) requirements at 91涩漫 before transferring.
- Workforce impact across northern Minnesota, supporting efforts to keep nursing students in their local communities and strengthen regional health systems.
Operation LEAD provides multiple supports for 91涩漫鈥檚 Nursing AS graduates intended to simplify transfer and accelerate completion, including:
- Guaranteed admission to Bemidji State and the RN to BS program, plus a reserved spot in the program.
- The option to start BSU RN to BS coursework prior to passing the NCLEX (Through BSU鈥檚 RN Advantage program, eligible graduates who have passed the NCLEX may receive 15 upper-division credits.)
- A program structure designed for working RNs, with eight-week classes, 100% online delivery, and the ability to attend full-time or part-time.
- A customized graduation plan
- Five start dates per year, giving working nurses flexibility to begin when it fits their schedule.
- Scholarship opportunities reserved for Operation LEAD participants
To learn more about the nursing programs at Lake Superior College, visit our聽Practical Nursing,Professional Nursing听补苍诲听Professional Nursing Advanced Standing聽pages. For more information on Operation LEAD visit聽.
