Normandale and Minnesota State Mankato announce Maverick Advance Plan for Nursing Students pursuing a baccalaureate degree

Normandale Community College and Minnesota State University, Mankato announced today they have collaborated on a partnership known as the Maverick (Nursing) Advance (Transfer) Plan, or “MAP,” between the Associate of Science in Nursing degree from Normandale and the 100 percent online Registered Nurse (RN) Baccalaureate Completion degree from Minnesota State Mankato.

Students in the Associate of Science in Nursing program at Normandale who participate in the Maverick Advance Plan will be provided with guidance and support from both institutions to ensure a seamless transfer path directly after graduating with an Associate of Science in Nursing degree from Normandale to the 100 percent online RN Baccalaureate Completion Program at Minnesota State Mankato.

“Normandale takes great pride in the quality of our Nursing Program, and we are excited to celebrate this partnership with Minnesota State University, Mankato that provides a flexible path to a baccalaureate nursing degree,” said Normandale Community College President Joyce Ester. “We understand the critical need that our state and region has for nurses in the workforce, and we appreciate the opportunities that this program gives to our students who are often juggling many different responsibilities as they pursue a nursing degree.”

As part of the plan, students will work directly with advising teams at both institutions to ensure that necessary prerequisite coursework is completed at Normandale and that all admissions criteria for Minnesota State Mankato are met. Advisors at Minnesota State Mankato will also make information about the Normandale Community College Associate of Science in Nursing degree program available to Minnesota State Mankato pre-nursing students, when appropriate.

“We are pleased to add Normandale Community College as our newest partner in the Maverick Advance Plan nursing program,” said Edward Inch, president of Minnesota State Mankato. “This unique partnership program provides a flexible way for nursing students to continue their education while also meeting a critical need for baccalaureate degree-educated nurses throughout Minnesota.”

More information on enrolling in nursing and for the Maverick Advance Plan is available by contacting Kiara Taylor, Health Sciences Enrollment Manager at Normandale Community College at 952-358-8417 and kiara.taylor@normandale.edu.

Normandale Community College graduates who meet the following requirements will receive guaranteed admission into Minnesota State Mankato’s 100 percent online RN Baccalaureate Completion Program:

1. Students must successfully complete the Associate of Science in Nursing degree from Normandale Community College prior to admission to the RN-Baccalaureate Completion Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
2. Students must have an Unrestricted RN License by the start of the RN-Baccalaureate Completion Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Students may be in progress, or have plans to complete the NCLEX-RN examination when making application. Full admission requires RN Licensure.
3. Students must earn a minimum of a C grade in all Normandale Community College nursing coursework.
4. Students must have a total cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Considering the grading scale requirements for nursing at Normandale Community College, GPA waivers will be considered.
5. Interested students will be strongly encouraged to apply to Minnesota State University, Mankato as early as possible to allow for a more comprehensive joint advising experience.
6. Students accepted into the MAP program will be eligible for the transfer student scholarship from Minnesota State University, Mankato.