Dear Applicant to the Basic Nursing Program,

Thank you for your interest and application to our Basic Nursing Program. Please read carefully and follow all of the instructions on the subsequent pages to submit your program application, complete the HESI Admission Assessment Exam and the group interview. Admission is considered upon completion of the entire application process.

The deadline for submitting the program application is 4:00pm on Friday, January 26, 2018. Upon receiving admission, students will begin the Basic Nursing Program coursework fall semester 2018, and should expect to complete the degree in 4 semesters.

Sincerely,

Marilyn Swan, PhD, RN Basic Nursing Program Coordinator

Plan of Study for Students Admitted to the Basic Nursing Program Fall 2018

Fall 2018 x NURS 333 Professional Nursing (3) x NURS 334 Physiologic Integrity I (4) x NURS 335 Family & Societal Nursing Inquiry (3) x NURS 336 Assessment and Nursing Procedures (5)

Spring 2019

x NURS 363 Critical Inquiry in Nursing (2) x NURS 364 Physiologic Integrity II (5) x NURS 365 Nursing Care of Families in Transition I (7) x NURS 366 Quality, Safety & Informatics in Nursing Practice (2)

Fall 2019

x NURS 433 Community Oriented Nursing Inquiry (4) x NURS 434 Physiologic Integrity III (4) x NURS 435 Nursing Care of Families in Transition II (3) x NURS 436 Psychosocial Integrity (4)

Spring 2020

x NURS 463 Nursing, Leadership and management (3) x NURS 464 Physiologic Integrity IV (4) x NURS 465 Nursing Care of Families in Crisis (2) x NURS 466 Professional Role Integration (4)

Projected Graduation Date: May, 2020

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Basic Nursing Program Application Instructions and Procedures Please read all instructions carefully.

Application Instructions and Procedures 1. The applicant is responsible for being informed of the School of Nursing’s Application Criteria,

Pre-requisite coursework, Admission Procedures and Ranking. These requirements are listed in the Minnesota State University, Mankato Undergraduate Catalog and the School of Nursing website: http://ahn.mnsu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/basic/admissions.html

2. Each applicant is responsible for including all of the required information when submitting the application for full admission consideration. All official transcripts from previous institutions must be transferred, evaluated by MSU’s Registrar’s Office, and notated on the Degree Audit Report (DARS) before submitting application.

3. Each applicant must submit the Basic Nursing Program application with an attached Degree Audit Report (DARS) to a Nursing Advisor, by the application deadline. Applications must be submitted during a walk-in (preferred) or scheduled appointment. Distant student applicants may schedule a telephone appointment with a Nursing Advisor. The program application and required documents must be mailed to the School of Nursing prior to the scheduled phone appointment, and must be completed by the application deadline. Phone appointments can be made by contacting the School of Nursing Advising Office: 507-389-6022

Fall 2018 Program Application Deadline: Friday, January 26, 2018 4. Each applicant must complete the HESI Admission Assessment Exam for admission to the School of

Nursing. Each applicant is allowed 2 testing attempts each semester. An applicant’s highest exam score will be used towards the admission process.

HESI Date for First Testing Attempt:

x Saturday, January 27: 11:00am-3:30pm

HESI Date for Second Testing Attempt: x Saturday, February 17: 11:00am-3:30pm

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5. The cost of the HESI examination is the responsibility of the applicant and must be paid for each testing attempt.

6. To ensure payment, applicants must complete the HESI Admission Assessment Exam Cost Sheet (enclosed) and pay the appropriate fee to the Cashiers Office. The confirmation of payment must be returned to the School of Nursing Advising Office. Distant student applicants may mail the Cost Sheet and fee to the Cashier’s Office-128 Wigley Administration Center.

a. Once the Confirmation of Payment is returned to the School of Nursing Advising Office, students

will receive an email within 24 hours instructing them to electronically register for the exam.

b. Confirmation of Payments must be received by the School of Nursing Advising Office 48 hours prior to the scheduled exam date.

c. Students must be registered for the HESI exam 48 hours prior to the scheduled testing date.

d. No refunds are available.

e. Additional information regarding HESI policies, accommodations and preparation are available

on the School of Nursing website. http://ahn.mnsu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/basic/admissions.html

7. Each applicant must participate in an on-campus group interview.

a) Group interviews may hold up to 5 student applicants and may last up to 30 minutes.

b) After the application deadline, applicants will be contacted via email with interview information

including available dates, times and signing-up. Interviews will take place during the month of February.

c) Students will receive a list of 10 sample interview questions after signing up.

8. Full admission to the Basic Nursing Program requires students to fulfill the following requirements, prior to program start date:

a) Completion of required Support Pre-requisites with a minimum C grade.

b) Approval to work with patients without supervision from the Minnesota Department of Health

Background check.

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STUDENT APPLICATION CHECKLIST Complete the School of Nursing’s Basic Program Application (Last two sheets) Attach a Degree Audit Report (DARS) to the application. A DARS can be obtained at the Campus Hub or printed from E-Services. On the DARS, highlight ALL Core AND Support pre-requisites. A student may repeat a Core pre-requisite only once for the purpose of improving a grade of a “C+” or lower. If applicable, attach a copy of any test scores, if using as a substitute for a Core pre-requisite. If applicable, attach a copy of any documentation approving course appeals, substitutions or waivers.

Submit the Nursing Basic Program Application at a walk-in (preferred) or scheduled appointment. Check available walk-in times below or call for scheduling assistance: 507-389-6022 The paper application must be submitted by 4:00pm on Friday, January 26, 2018. Application Walk-in Times (WH 360):

x Monday, January 8 9:00-4:00pm x Tuesday, January 9 9:00-12:00pm x Wednesday, January 10 9:00-12:00pm x Wednesday, January 17 1:00-4:00pm x Thursday, January 18 1:00-4:00pm x Monday, January 22 1:00-4:00pm x Wednesday, January 24 1:00-3:00pm x Friday, January 26 9:00-12:00pm

Pay for the HESI Exam by completing the HESI Admission Assessment Exam Cost Sheet (enclosed) Electronically register for the HESI Exam upon receiving the email notification. Schedule a time to complete the group interview upon receiving the email notification. ADMISSION INFORMATION: Admission notifications will be emailed to all applicants on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Notifications will be emailed to the address listed on the application. Be diligent in checking your email. Admitted applicants are asked to reserve Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 4:00-5:30pm for a mandatory advising and orientation session in Armstrong Hall, room 220.

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATOSchool of Nursing

Application for Admission Fall 2018 Semester

Please print neatly and legibly in ink: Date Submitted:

Section I Student Information

NameLast First Middle

Social Security # _____________________ Tech ID # ______________________ Birth Date:

Permanent Address:Street City State Zip

Local Address:Street City State Zip

Permanent Phone #: ( ) Present Phone #: ( ) ___________ Cell Phone# ( )_________________

MavMAIL email address:

Section II EducationName of High School Year ofAttended: Graduation

Post High School Education (other than MNSU) Dates of Dates ofInclude name of institution along with city and state Area of Study Attendance Degrees Earned

Have you previously applied to the Basic Nursing Program: YES or NOSection III Background InformationYour responses to questions 1-8 are necessary to meet agency regulations for public safety and to be in compliancewith Minnesota Board of Nursing Licensure requirements.Please provide an explanation for every YES answer and attach to this application.1. Have you ever violated a state or federal law or rule relating to the practice of nursing? Yeso Noo2. Have you ever violated a state or federal law or rule relating to narcotics or controlled Yeso Noo substances, or other similar regulations?3. Have you ever been convicted, entered a plea of guilty , nolo contendere, or no contest, Yeso Noo for any felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor offense?4. In the last five years, have you ever misused or abused alcohol, other drugs or Yeso Noo chemicals or been considered chemically dependent?5. In the last five years, have you been fired from a nursing-related job? Yeso Noo6. Are you under investigation or are you the subject of any pending or past disciplinary action by Yeso Noo a nurse licensing agency or have you been refused a nursing license by a state or country?7. Do you have any physical or mental disability, illness or disease (such as visual or auditory Yeso Noo impairments, mobility impairments, mental or physical conditions, and learning disabilities) that may impair your ability to practice nursing or be potentially harmful to the public. If yes, please attach a statement explaining how this has been resolved or managed to allow you to safely practice nursing.8. Have you ever received notification from the Minnesota Department of Human Services or the Yeso Noo United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General that you have been disqualified from providing direct care or excluded from participation in Medicare or Medicaid?

Have you ever been suspended from any college or university? Yeso Noo If you answer yes to this question, please complete a release of information form (available in the School of Nursing office) and submit it with your application packet.

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Basic Nursing Program

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATOSchool of Nursing

Academic Information - Basic Nursing ProgramName:

Last First MiddleCore and Support Pre-requisites Applicants Educational Information

√ IF Taken Elsewhere LetterMSU Course Title MSU Sem MSU Grade

Course Credits Please Specify College/University Credit Amount Earned

*Human Anatomy BIOL 220 4

* Principles of Human Physiology BIOL 330 4

* Chemistry of Life Processes II CHEM 111 5

* Composition ENG 101 4

* Cultural Geography GEOG 103 3

* Human Development KSP 235 3

* Courage, Caring and Teambuilding NURS 101W 3

* Elementary Statistics STAT 154 3 or 4

~ Microbiology BIOL 270 4

~ Nutrition for Healthcare Professional FCS 242 3

~ Psychology PSYC 101 4

NURS 282 3

NURS 284 3

NURS 286 3

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~ Support Pre-requisites - must be completed prior to beginning the nursing major fall 2018 (C or better)

For Office Use Only:Cumulative GPA (2.8 minimum required): ___________

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Core classes may only be repeated one time each to improve a grade of a C+ or lower. Core Pre-requisites - must be completed prior to application (C or better)

Pathophysiology for Healthcare ProfessionalsPharmacology for Healthcare Professionals Relationship-based Care in Nursing Practice

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HESI Admission Assessment Exam Cost Sheet

Complete the top and bottom half of form.

Name:______________________________ Tech ID #:__________________________

MavMAIL Email:______________________________ Phone #:_______________________

Spring 2018 Testing

Please Circle Attempt: FIRST Attempt Testing or SECOND Attempt Testing

$38.00 HESI Exam Fee COST CENTER: 210431 9799

Pay to: Cashiers Office 128 Wigley Administration Center Mankato, MN 56001

CONFIRMATION OF PAYMENT Return to School of Nursing Office- Must be marked paid by Cashier’s Office

Name:________________________________ Tech ID #:___________________________

MavMAIL Email:________________________________ Phone #:_____________________

Spring 2018 Testing

Please Circle Attempt: FIRST Attempt Testing or SECOND Attempt Testing

$38.00 HESI Exam Fee COST CENTER: 210431 9799

*Once this portion is submitted, students will receive a follow-up email within 24 hrs to electronically register for the HESI exam.