On average approximately 100 students apply each semester and 40 students are admitted.
Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum grade of C in all required prerequisite and support courses.
Students in the applicant pool are rank ordered according to:
Students with the highest composite values in the aforementioned criteria will be admitted each semester.
Please note that all six of these courses must be completed at the time of application.
For the entrance examination students will answer questions on Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Reading Comprehension, Math, and Grammar.
Please note, the entrance examination and essay are currently on hold for fall 2009 application process for spring 2010 admission.
A pre–nursing student may repeat a prerequisite class for admission to the School of Nursing once and only once for the purpose of improving a "C" or lower grade.
The following is a review book for the entrance examination: Evolve Reach Admission Assessment Exam Review (2nd ed.); ISBN: 978-1-4160-5635-5.
Students can take the Evolve Reach Admission Assessment Entrance Examination through a Prometric testing site. You can sign up online at: http://securereg3.prometric.com/Welcome.aspx.
Please note, the entrance examination and essay are currently on hold for fall 2009 application process for spring 2010 admission.
To be eligible to take the examination you must email the following information to exameligibility@elsevier.com:
School — Minnesota State University MankatoPrometric will email you your eligibility id to register for the examination.
No, you must have the six core prerequisite courses completed before you can apply to the program:
The nursing program does not have a waiting list and there are no guarantees for admission into the nursing program.
The completed application must be submitted to the SON by the third Friday of fall semester classes for admission spring semester or the fifth Tuesday of spring semester classes for fall semester admission.
Once you are accepted into the nursing program, the program last 2½ years.
Students earn a Bachelor of Science degree.
Graduates are eligible to take the national Council Licensure Examination–Registered Nurse (NCLEX–RN).
No, Minnesota State University Mankato does not offer Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) courses.
Students can make sure the transfer courses meet the requirements for the nursing program by using the CAS website. To access the CAS website, you can log onto the website at: https://mn.transfer.org/cas/index.jsp.
The guide will show you if the courses transfer as equivalent to the prerequisite courses for the nursing program.
Students are admitted in fall and spring semester.
No, admission is based on your GPA for the six core prerequisite courses, the entrance examination, and essay.
Please note, the entrance examination and essay are currently on hold for fall 2009 application process for spring 2010 admission.
The university has banded tuition for 12–18 credits. For academic year 2008–2009, 12–18 credits for Minnesota residents was $2,733.60 flat fee. Information on financial aid can be found on the campus hub webpage: http://www.mnsu.edu/campushub/.
The following is an estimation of additional expenses within the School of Nursing. Expenses are approximate and subject to change:
Clinical experiences are offered in the Mankato area and in the Twin cities metropolitan area. Students will be involved in clinical experiences during all 5 semesters of the nursing program.
All students must apply and be accepted to the university before applying to the nursing program. International students can find information on applying to the university at: http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/international/.
Some general education courses are offered on–line or in the evening. Most nursing courses are offered on campus or at clinical agencies during daytime hours or occasional evening hours.
Students can go to the Minnesota Board of Nursing website for a listing of all approved nursing programs in the state of Minnesota. Information is found under the "Education" tab at: http://www.nursingboard.state.mn.us.
The School of Nursing discourages full–time employment while in the nursing program. Some students successfully work part–time while taking classes. However, students should consider their education as their full–time job.
The program is designed with a full–time schedule for five semesters. Students must be full–time during their first semester in the nursing program. After successfully completing the first semester, students can request a change in progression to be a part–time student. However, part–time students are not guaranteed their nursing courses. As a part–time student, ability to register for the nursing courses will be based on available spots.
Students can apply after completing the six core prerequisite courses: English Composition, Introduction to Psychology, People: An Anthropological Perspective OR Introduction to Cultural Geography, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Chemistry of Life Processes. Applications are accepted twice a year. The completed application must be submitted to the SON by the third Friday of fall semester classes for admission spring semester or the fifth Tuesday of spring semester classes for fall semester admission.
No, admission is based on GPA for the six core prerequisite courses, entrance examination, and essay.
Please note, the entrance examination and essay are currently on hold for fall 2009 application process for spring 2010 admission.
The nursing program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
No, the nursing courses are offered on campus in Mankato or at clinical agencies.
No, the School of Nursing offers the basic, accelerated, and baccalaureate completion (RN to BS) nursing programs.
No, the courses do not expire for the nursing program. However, to be successful on the entrance examination and in the nursing program, it is important to have a strong knowledge base in relation to the prerequisite courses.
