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Frequently Asked Questions

Normandale Nursing Spring Admission Pilot

The nursing department at Normandale will be admitting a cohort of 40 students spring semester 2012, application deadline is October 1st. The application form and all program requirements listed on this website are accurate but dates listed may not reflect the spring cohort pilot. Information will be available beginning July 25th through Normandale's advising department and Betty Blazer, Health Science Enrollment Manager, betty.blazer@normandale.edu. September dates for the PAX-RN pre-entrance exam are posted below. This new nursing pilot program will change admission for fall 2012 in that we will only admit 40 nursing students. 

 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

Normandale Community College offers the Associate in Science degree in Nursing as a two-year program located within the health sciences division. The Nursing program requires four semesters to complete and begins each Fall semester. Graduates will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX) and to apply to the Minnesota Board of Nursing (612-617-2270) for Nursing licensure. The passing rate for the licensure exam averages above 90 percent.

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.

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 accommodations. (952-358-8625)

Associate in Science Degree in Nursing

Admission Requirements and Application Process

Submit the Normandale Community  College general application form and $20 application fee to the Admissions Office (applicants new to Normandale only)

The application to the nursing program deadline is February 1 for admission into the fall semester of the current year (the application may be post-marked on or before February 1).

Students wishing to petition an exemption of admission requirements must do so prior to the application deadline date of February 1.

New students are encouraged to attend a college information session; current students should see a counselor call 952-358-8261.

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

•  Be currently registered as a nursing assistant with the Minnesota Department of Health. (Work experience in the health field is highly recommended.)
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• Take the NLN Pre-Admission Exam. Composite score of 110 is recommended. 
• Reasonable accomodations is available for individuals with disabilities.  Contact the Normandale Office of Students with Disabilities prior to registering for the NLN Exam.

Nursing NLN Pre-Test Schedule for 2012

Dates	Time	Room
January 21, 2012	7:45am-1:00pm	C3058 C3060
January 28, 2012	7:45am-1:00pm	C3058 C3060

Additional Information

The NLN Pre-admission Exam is an online computerized exam that will be taken at Normandale Community College.  This 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 in length with 5 minutes between each section. The cost of each exam is $80 and is non-refundable.  A practice guide is available for purchase at https://www.nlnonlinetesting.org.  The exam test scores are valid for 2 years. The admissions committee composed of faculty from the nursing department will review and score each application. Applicants will be offered admission to the Normandale Nursing program based on a ranked score.

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

Submission of the Nursing Program Application

When the program admission requirements are met, the nursing application form may be completed and submitted to the Health Science Enrollment Manager.  The application needs to be mailed to:

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

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

Application to the nursing program must be submitted on or before February 1.  All transcripts must be on file prior to this date.

Application Notification

Applicants will be notified in writing on April 15th. Candidates will have until May 1 to accept or decline the admission offer. If a response is not received by May 1 the seat will be considered as declined.

Students who are not admitted must reapply to the nursing program the following year. 

Curriculum

Nursing Program Requirements

Required Courses:  32 credits

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

General Education Requirements:  31 credits

COMM 1111 Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
ENGC 1101 Freshman Composition I (4 credits)
BIOL 1141  Human Anatomy (4 credits)
BIOL 1142  Human Physiology (4 credits)
CHEM 1050  Foundations of Organic & Biochemistry (3 credits)
PSYC 1110 General Psychology (4 credits)
SOC 1104 or ANTH 1127 (3 credits)

Complete two courses in two different MnTC Goals 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10.

Sequence of Courses
The sequence suggested is for full-time students who wish to complete the entire program in two years.  It is highly recommended that all general education 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)

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.

The faculty recommends taking as many program courses as possible prior to beginning the nursing curriculum due to commitments required to meet course outcomes.

Metropolitan State University/Metro Alliance Satellite Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to 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.

	Metropolitan State Course Equivalent	NCC Course Equivalent
Writing	WRIT 331*	None
Ethics	PHIL 321*	None
Statistics	STAT 201	MATH 1080
Humanities/ Fine Arts class	Choose one course from Goal VI	Choose one course from Goal #6

*A minimum of 40 upper-division (300-400 level) semester credits is required for graduation with a BSN. Thirty-two (32) upper division credits will be earned through the Nursing major. With completion of WRIT 331 and PHIL 321 at Metropolitan State, the student will automatically meet the 40-credit upper division requirement.

Contact Information:

Metropolitan State University-Saint Paul Campus
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
700 East Seventh Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106-5000
651-793-1375

For more information on advanced degrees, visit  www.metrostate.edu/cnhs/. or contact a Metropolitan State Nursing advisor.

For information on program costs, financing, graduation rates, and other important information, see the Gainful Employment Disclosures page.

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

View common course outline information.

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