The School of Nursing at Minnesota State University, Mankato is a learning community dedicated to educating entry level and advanced practice nurses, developing nursing knowledge and serving diverse communities. All Baccalaureate and Masters programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing (CCNE).
The basic nursing program is for individuals who wish to become a registered nurse. Students are prepared to take the national licensing examination (NCLEX). Graduates are qualified for Public Health Nurse Certification and also meet the requirements for school nurse licensure. Four years of full–time study are needed to complete the requirements for graduation. This program has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
The accelerated nursing program is designed for individuals with prior baccalaureate degrees from an accredited university or college. Students in this program achieve the same outcomes as graduates from the Basic Nursing Program over 15 consecutive months of full–time study. This program has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
The RN Baccalaureate Completion Program is for individuals who are licensed registered nurses (RN) and have graduated from a diploma or associate degree program and are interested in completing a baccalaureate degree. Nursing courses are completed on line with two face–to–face meetings each semester. In accordance with the statewide MN Articulation Agreement, 30 semester nursing credits are transferred for associate degree graduates. An additional 33 credits must be earned through a four–year college. A total of 40 upper division credits must be earned through a four–year college. The length of time necessary to complete the Bachelor of Science degree in nursing will vary depending on the number of non–nursing credits earned prior to entering Minnesota State Mankato and the nursing plan selected by the student.
The Family Nurse Practitioner Program and Post–Masters Certificate Program are dedicated to developing FNPs who advance nursing clinical practice, education, and research in practice settings. Graduates are prepared for national certification as family nurse practitioners and are prepared to practice in acute care and community settings with a focus on primary care of individuals across the lifespan and their families.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Program and Post–Masters Certificate Program are dedicated to developing CNSs who advance nursing clinical practice, education and research in practice settings. Graduates are prepared for national certification as clinical nurse specialists to practice with a specialty population. CNSs possess advanced knowledge of the science of nursing with a specialty focus and apply that knowledge to nursing assessments, diagnoses, and interventions and the design of innovation (American Nurses Association, 2004).
The Nurse Educator Program and Post–Masters certificate program are dedicated to developing nurse educators who advance nursing clinical practice, education and research in academic and practice settings. Graduates are prepared for national certification as academic nurse educators through the National League for Nursing.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program is offered as a collaborative program through a consortium of four universities: Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University Moorhead; Winona State University; and Metropolitan State University. This degree program is for nurses with a masters degree in nursing who wish to gain the advanced clinical, organizational, economic, and leadership competencies necessary in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.
For courses in the various nursing programs, contact the School of Nursing at 507-389-6022 to be directed to the appropriate coordinator.
Kelly Krumwiede
Student Relations Coordinator/Prenursing Advisor
Phone: 507-389-6810
Email: kelly.krumwiede@mnsu.edu
Dr. Norma Krumwiede
RN Baccalaureate Completion Coordinator
Phone: 507-389-6822
Email: norma.krumwiede@mnsu.edu
Dr. Julie Hebenstreit
Basic Program Coordinator
Accelerated Nursing Program Coordinator
Phone: 507-389-6828
Email: julia.hebenstreit@mnsu.edu
Dr. Sue Ellen Bell
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and CNS Program Coordinator
Graduate Programs Coordinator
Phone: 507-389-6814 Email: sue.bell@mnsu.edu
