Prospective Student Information
Welcome and thank you for your interest in our Pre-Licensure Program! We are excited to showcase our program and encourage you to explore our pages, hear from our graduates, and discover the opportunities that await you at Minnesota State University, Mankato. We invite you to connect with our advising team through email, or by scheduling a virtual or on-campus appointment.
Contact Us:
Allied Health & Nursing Advising
360 Wissink Hall
Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-6315
1-800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY)
School-of-Nursing@mnsu.edu
Nursing Pre-licensure program Info Sessions
Presented by the School of Nursing Advising Team, these 1-hour ONLINE sessions will provide an overview of the undergraduate Pre-Licensure Program, including the program's admission process, transfer credit, pre-nursing opportunities, resources, and information about the Maverick Family Nursing Simulation Center.
Fall 2024 Dates & Times
Thursday, September 26 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday, October 17 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm (MEA)
Tuesday, October 29 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday, November 14 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday, December 3 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Featured Resources
Access a Program Plan and review the Nursing Assistant Admission Requirement.
Transfer of Credit
Need help determining what requirements your transfer credits will fulfill? Nursing advisors will complete an unofficial evaluation upon request. Email us with an attached transcript, or a list of the courses and/or standardized exams you have taken. Please include the name of the college/exam, the course title and grade/score. Advanced planning is also encouraged. Let us help you select your coursework to ensure transferability and timely progression.
Learning Community
Will you be a new entering first-year student? Consider joining a Nursing Learning Community that will support your academic success, transition to college life, and connect you to other students and faculty in your major.
High School Preparation
To prepare for the rigorous nursing curriculum, high school students are encouraged to take plenty of math and science courses. If available, enroll in subjects like biology, anatomy & physiology, organic chemistry, microbiology, statistics, and psychology. These courses will not only help you strengthen your foundational knowledge, but they will also help you develop effective time management and study skills.
Successful nurses also need to have excellent communication, reasoning, and critical-thinking skills. Take coursework that challenges you and find opportunities to develop your reading, writing and discussion skills. High school students can gain real world experience by completing a nursing assistant course, working or volunteering in a health care facility, and interviewing or shadowing a nurse.
Fast Facts
- The School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1953.
- Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
- Clinical rotations bring students to both urban and rural settings.
- Graduates will receive over 500 hours of clinical experience.
- Senior students complete a 1:1 nurse mentorship clinical for 120 hours.
- Students practice in the 16,000 sq. ft. Maverick Family Nursing Simulation Center.
- Recent graduate surveys reveal alums start with an annual salary above $50,000.
