Normandale’s Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX) and to apply for licensure through the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
The Associate of Science Nursing program at Normandale Community College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
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The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Science Nursing program is continuing accreditation.
The Nursing Program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
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Students entering the nursing program are expected to meet the Minnesota State Performance Standards for Entry-Level Nursing Programs. These technical standards are required abilities for effective performance in Minnesota State nursing education programs.
The examples provided in the standards show how a standard may be applied in entry-level nursing education programs.
Those examples listed are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be a complete list of all tasks in an entry-level nursing program. The standards are compatible with the scope of practice as defined by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
Reasonable accommodations may be available for program-qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact the college Office for Students with Disabilities for information if you need accommodations at 952-358-8625.
Three-year average pass rate for Normandale graduates taking NCLEX-RN for the first time.
National, three-year average pass rate for all RN candidates taking NCLEX-RN for the first time.
| Year | Normandale Nursing | National RN Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 87% | 88% |
| 2020 | 93% | 87% |
| 2021 | 96% | 82% |
| 2022 | 97% | 80% |
| 2023 | 94% | 89% |
Annual first-time tester pass rates as reported by the Minnesota Board of Nursing (NCLEX-RN Scores).
| Starting Semester | On-Time Completion Rate |
|---|---|
| Fall 2020 | 70% |
| Spring 2021 | 32% |
| Fall 2021 | 55% |
| Spring 2022 | 53% |
| Fall 2022 | 61% |
| Spring 2023 | 73% |
Data includes all students who successfully earned an associate degree in nursing within 100% of required time in the nursing program.
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