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May 01, 2009

A bachelor of science in Nursing (BSN) has arrived at the Anoka-Ramsey Community College Cambridge Campus through a collaborative effort between Anoka-Ramsey and Bemidji State University.

President of Bemidji State University Jon Quistgaard and Anoka-Ramsey Community College President Patrick M. Johns signed an agreement during the Cambridge Campus Foundation nursing luncheon, April 20, allowing Bemidji State University to bring it's bachelor of science in Nursing degree to the Anoka-Ramsey Cambridge Campus, beginning fall 2009.

“Bemidji State is proud to partner with Anoka-Ramsey by bringing this nationally-accredited nursing program to the Cambridge area,” says Bemidji State President Dr. Jon E. Quistgaard. “These new opportunities for access to four-year programs help strengthen the state’s talent pool while providing career advancement possibilities for individuals.”

“The Cambridge area hosts numerous healthcare facilities that require trained professionals to meet staffing needs,” says Anoka-Ramsey President Dr. Patrick M. Johns. “This degree offering is part of our University Portal program, which brings advanced degrees to our campuses and expands the educational programs necessary to meet community needs.”

ARCC President Dr. Pat Johns and BSU President r. Jon Quistgaard
Anoka-Ramsey Community College President, Patrick M. Johns and Bemidji State University President, Jon Quistgaard sign an agreement to bring a bachelor of science in Nursing degree to the Anoka-Ramsey Cambridge Campus, beginning fall 2009.

Along with the bachelor in nursing degree with Bemidji State, Anoka-Ramsey’s University Portal program has collaborated with the following four-year institutions to bring several other advanced degrees to its Cambridge Campus and Coon Rapids Campus:

  • St. Cloud State University:  a bachelor of arts in Elective Studies, a new bachelor of science in Community Psychology, a bachelor of science in Special education and a master of science in Special Education

  • Metropolitan State University: a bachelor of science in Business Administration

  • Minnesota State University Moorhead: a bachelor of science leading to Special Education E/BD licensure

The program, designed for currently registered nurses wishing to earn a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, will consist of both online and on-campus courses.

For more information about the RN to BSN program, visit the Bemidji State University’s Nursing Program Web page or contact Marlene Erickson, Bemidji State Nursing Office Administrative Specialist at 218-755-3860 or via email.