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Program Accreditation

Nursing Program Accreditation

The Nursing Program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing, Accrediting Commission, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000

Students entering the nursing program are expected to meet the MnSCU Perfomance Standards for Entry-Level Nursing Programs.  These technical standards are required abilities for effective performance in MnSCU nursing education programs. The standards are compatible with the scope of practice as defined by the Minnesota Board of Nursing. The examples show how a standard may be applied in entry-level nursing education programs. The examples listed are for illustrative purposes only, and not intended to be a complete list of all tasks in an entry-level nursing program. Reasonable accommodations to meet standards may be available for otherwise program-qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact the college Office for Students with Disabilities for information if you need special accommodations.

Curriculum

II. Nursing Program Admission Process: PN Mobility

A. Program Admission Requirements

 Application deadline is December 31st for admission into the summer semester of the following year.

Students wishing to petition an exemption of these requirements must do so prior to the application deadline date of December 31st.

The following requirements must be met before the application to the nursing program can be processed:

Be currently registered as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Have a minimum cumulative 3.00 grade-point average (GPA) on all college-level (1000+level) courses. Those with a previous baccalaureate degree may satisfy this requirement with a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA on the most recent 30 credits of undergraduate level course work, including post-degree course work.

Within the past two years, have completed a math course at the level of at least MATH 0700 with a C grade or higher, or have placed into college level math (1000+) on the math section of the Course Readiness Asssessments.  (Statistics or medical dosage courses do not meet the math requirement.)

 Have completed at lease 20 semester credits of college level (1000+) course work or have placed into READ 1106 or above on the reading section of the Course Readiness Assessments.

Have completed the following general education courses with a grade of C or higher:
ENGC 1101 Freshman Composition
CHEM 1050 Foundations of Organic and Biochemistry
BIOL 1141 Human Anatomy
BIOL 1142 Human Physiology

B. Submission of Nursing Mobility Program Application

When the program admission requirements are met, the  PN Nursing Mobility application may be completed and submitted to the Health Science Enrollment Manager. The Nursing Mobility application can be mailed to:

Betty Blazer
Health Science Enrollment manager
Normandale Community College
9700 France Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55431

A completed nursing mobility application will include:

1.  Completed college general admission form (generates a   Normandale Tech ID)

2. Normandale Program application form

3. Official transcripts from high school and colleges attended other than Normandale

4. Copies of petitions approved by the Department

Admissions policies are subject to change. Applications will be accepted under the terms in place at the time an application is received by the Health Science Division. It is responsibility of the student to keep up-to-date on any changes which may affect their qualifications for acceptance.

Students who were not admitted must reapply to the nursing program for another year.

NOTE: Throughout the nursing program CPR for the health care provider, immunizations and criminal background checks must remain current. Progression through the program is dependent upon a grade of C or higher in all program requirements.

III. Nursing Curriculum

A. Nursing Program Courses: 32 credits

 NURS 1130: 4 credits
 NURS 2210: 8 credits
 NURS 2220: 8 credits
 PN clinical training (Prereq: Program admission 12 credits)

B. General Education/MNTC Requirements:  31 credits

1. Goal 1 Communications

• COMM 1111 Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
• ENGC 1101 Freshman Composition (4 credits)

2. Goal 2 Critical Thinking

• Met by completion of all 63 credits of the MNTC or completion of A.S. degree program requirements.

3. Goal 3 Natural Sciences

• BIOL 1141 Human Anatomy (4 credits)
• BIOL 1142 Human Physiology (4 credits)
• CHEM 1050 Foundations of Organic & Bio0chemistry (3 credits)

4. Goal 5 History Social Sciences

• PSYC 1110 General Psychology (4 credits)
• SOC 1104 or ANTH 1127 (3 credits)

MNTC Electives: Two courses required in two different MNTC Goal areas (6 credit minimum)

Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts
Goal 7: Human Diversity
Goal 8: Global Perspective
Goal 9: Ethical & Civic Responsibilty
Goal 10: People & the Environment

 IV. Program Sequence for Nursing Mobility

All nursing courses must be completed sequentially as shown. The sequence suggested is for full-time students who wish to complete the entire program in 2 years. It is highly recommended that all courses, except the NURS courses be completed before entering the nursing program.

Summer (7 credits)

• NURS 1130 (4 credits)
• COMM 1111 (3 credits)

Fall Semester (16 credits)

• NURS 2210 (8 credits)
• BIOL 1142 (4 credits)
• PSYC 1110 (4 credits) 

Spring Semester (17 credits)

• NURS 2220 (8 credits)
• SOC 1104 or ANTH 1127 (3 credits)
• Elective #1 (3 credits)
• Elective #2 (3 credits)

Metropolitan State University/Metro Alliance Satellite Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program Partnership

Metropolitan State University's RN-BSN nursing program will be offering courses through this partnership. Students will be able to take classes, including prerequisite courses, at a convenient location. Students are encouraged to complete the following courses if planning to transition into the Metro Alliance program:
Ethics
Developmental Psychology
Health Assessment
Microbiology
Statistics
For more information on advanced degrees, go to: http:www.metrostate.edu/cnhs/

Metropolitan state University-Saint Paul Campus College of Nursing and Health Sciences
700 East Seventh Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106-5000
651-793-1381

Deb Dornfield
Metropolitan State University
Telephone: 651-793-1399
E-mail: debra.dornfield@metrostate.edu



 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 


 

For course descriptions and additional program information visit the Normandale catalog online.

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