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Nursing Application
Frequently Asked Questions

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 Performance 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 accomodations 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.

Associate in Science Degree in Nursing

Application Requirements Fall 2010

For Fall 2010 Applicants

Students applying to the nursing program must take the National League for Nursing pre-entrance exam. Testing will be scheduled beginning in November 2009. Specific test dates and times are listed below.  Please register to take this test with NLN at https://www.nlnonlinetesting.org.  NLN pre-entrance test scores are valid for 2 years.  Students may submit an application to the nursing program to Betty Blazer, Health Sciences Enrollment Manger, at any time.  If you have taken the NLN pre-entrance exam last year and do not intend to retake this test, please indicate that on the application form. All admission requirements must be completed prior to the February 1, 2010 application deadline.

Students who are applying to the Nursing program MUST take this pre-test exam.  Student who are applying to the PN Mobility Program are not required to take this exam.

I. General Admission Process

Applicants new to Normandale Community College must complete the Normandale general application form and include a $20 application fee to the Office of Admissions.  Upon receipt of the general application form and application fee, students sign up for course readiness testing in math, reading and English.  Course readiness tests determine the appropriate placement for the applicant in general college courses.  For assistance with any questions and/or guidance in the application process, prospective students can visit with an admissions representative.  Currently enrolled or previously enrolled students should meet with a counselor.

For more program details, see our Frequently Asked Questions section on the Normandale website www.normandale.edu/academics.

II. Nursing Program Admission Process: 

A. Program Admission Requirements

Application deadline is February 1st for admission into the fall semester of the same year.  Students wishing to petition an exemption of these requirements must do so prior to the application deadline date of February 1st.

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

1. Be currently registered as a nursing assistant with the Minnesota Department of Health. (Work experience in the health field is highly recommended.)

2.  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 on the most recent 30 credits of undergraduate level course work, including post-degree course work.
 
3.  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+) level on the math section of the Course Readiness Assessments. (Medical dosage courses do not meet the math requirement).

4.  Have completed at least 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.

5. 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; and BIOL 1141 Human Anatomy

6.  Take the NLN Pre-Admission Exam. Composite score of 110 is recommended.  This online computerized exam will assist in admission decisions by providing a reliable, common basis for evaluating students academic ability. The exam tests basic verbal, math, and science skills at a high school level. Each test will be one hour each with five minutes between each exam. See below for the NLN Pre-Admission Exam Schedule.

7. Complete a writing Sample.  Students will be asked to submit a writing sample in response to a specific question at the time of the NLN Pre-Admission Exam.  One hour will be alotted for this exercise.

 Nursing NLN Pre-Test Schedule for Fall 2010

Nursing application deadline of 2/1/2010 for fall 2010.

Dates	Time	Room	Seats
November 7, 2009	8:00 am 1:00pm	C3004	30
November 21,2009	8:00 am 1:00pm	C3004	30
December 5, 2009	8:00 am 1:00pm	C3004	30
December 19, 2009	8:00 am 1:00pm	C3026	30
January 9, 2010	8:00 am 1:00pm	C3026	30
January 16, 2010	8:00 am 1:00pm	C3004	30
January 23, 2010	8:00 am 1:00pm	C3004	30
January  30, 2010	8:00 am 1:00pm	C3004	30

This exam is for applicants to the nursing program who are ready to apply fall 2010 at Normandale Community College and will last approximately four (4) hours.  The exam includes verbal, science, and math components, as well as a writing sample.  

Applicants will register and pay for the exam online.  The cost of the exam is $80 and is nonrefundable. A practice review guide is available for purchase.  To register for the exam and order a review guide use the following online address: https://www.nlnonlinetesting.org/pax/   

Directions and maps can be found at www.normandale.edu/maps.   Use the main college entrance and park in the South Lot.

 Applicants applying to take this exam are required to read and agree to the Refund and Rescheduling policy as printed below.

Refunds: All costs and fees associated with NLN exams are NON REFUNDABLE

Rescheduling: Requests to reschedule must be made at least three (3) weeks prior to the exam date for which you are registered.  Log into the Registration System using your login name and password.  A $15 rescheduling fee will be assessed each time you reschedule an exam date.

Repeating the exam:  Your must wait six (6) months before repeating an exam. Examinees will not be permitted to retest before this time.

B. Submission of Nursing Program Application

The Nursing Program Application Form may be submitted to the Health Sciences Manager at any time; however, the application will not be considered complete until all of the nursing application requirements have been met. The application can be mailed to:

    Betty Blazer
    Health Science Enrollment Manager
    Normandale Community College
    9700 France Avenue South
    Bloomington, MN 55431
    betty.blazer@normandale.edu
    952-487-8417

A completed nursing application will include:

• Completed college general application form (generates your Normandale Tech ID)
• Completed Nursing Program Application form
• Official transcripts from high school and other colleges if not already submitted. Do not need to submit Normandale official transcript. 
• The Pre-Admission Exam composite score
• Copies of petitions approved by the Dean/Director are attached
• Writing Sample

C. Process after submission of your application

The admissions committee composed of faculty from the nursing department will review and score each application.

Applicants will be offered admission to the Normandale Community College Nursing program based on a ranked score.

D. Application Notification

Applicants will be notified in writing on April 15th. Candidates will have two weeks to accept or decline the admission offer. If a response is not received within the time alloted, the seat will be considered as declined.

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.

Curriculum

III. Nursing Curriculum

A. Nursing Program Courses:  32 credits

1. NURS 1110:  8 credits
2. NURS 1120:  8 credits
3. NURS 2210:  8 credits
4. NURS 2220:  8 credits

B. General Education/MNTC Requirements:  31 credits

1. Goal 1  Communications
   COMM 1111 Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
   ENGC 1101 Freshman Composition I (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 & Biochemistry (3 credits)
4. Goal 5 History and Social Sciences
   PSYC 1110 General Psychology (4 credits)
   SOC 1104 or ANTH 1127 (3 credits)

Goals 4, 6, 7, 9, 10:  Two courses required in two different MNTC Goal areas (6 cr. minimum)

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

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

First Year - Fall (15 credits)
NURS 1110                 Nursing 1 (8)
BIOL 1142                   Human Physiology (4)
COMM 1111               Interpersonal Communication (3)

First Year - Spring (12 credits)

NURS 1120                   Nursing 2 (8)
PSYC 1110                    General Psychology (4)

Second Year - Fall (14 credits)

NURS 2210                   Nursing 3 (8)
SOC 1104                      Introduction to Sociology (3)
OR ANTH 1127            Cultural Anthropology (3)
Elective 1                         (3) 

Second Year - Spring (11-12 credits)

NURS 2220                     Nursing 4 (8)
Elective 2                          (3-4)

 

 

 

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

View common course outline information.

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