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Pre-Nursing Student Handbook
2018-20192
Welcome
The School of Nursing staff and faculty of Minnesota State University, Mankato welcomes you
as you begin your academic and professional journey as a pre-nursing student. The Pre-Nursing
Student Handbook is an essential resource for you to read and become informed of the School of
Nursing’s advising structure, program requirements, policies and resources that will impact your
academic plan of study. The Handbook will assist in your communication, understanding and
overall academic success as a pre-nursing student.
Academic Advising
Academic advising is an ongoing process where the student and advisor(s) work together to
clarify goals, establish meaningful educational plans, effectively use resources and seek
opportunities. The end goal is for you to be an involved, independent, self-directed life-long
learner. Within the School of Nursing, pre-nursing students have an opportunity to utilize both
the Student Relations Coordinator (SRC) and the Pre-Nursing Advising Assistant as academic
resources through progression of the pre-nursing curriculum.
Advising Structure
Pre-nursing students will have opportunities to meet with advisors during group advising
sessions, individual appointments, and walk-ins. Group advising sessions are held each
semester for first-year students to provide information regarding the program application
requirements, pre-requisite coursework, admission preparation, policies and academic
planning. It is the expectation for all first-year students to attend a group advising session,
prior to scheduling an individual appointment or walk-in. Second-year students are encouraged
to schedule individual advising appointments to allow time to review progress towards
admission and alternative plans of study.
Student Responsibilities for Advising
Be an active participant in the advising experience.
Accept responsibilities for your decisions.
Follow through with recommended actions and referrals from advisor.
Provide advisor with accurate information about interests, abilities and goals.
Come prepared to each advising session with questions and materials for discussion.
Learn and understand the nursing program’s application and admission requirements.
Read and understand the contents of the Pre-Nursing Student Handbook.
Check MavMAIL daily and be aware of important dates, deadlines and opportunities.
Know how to access and interpret information on E-services including registration,
billing, grades, and Interactive Degree Audit (DARS).3
Table of Contents
Vision and Mission .............................................................................................................. 4
Four-Year Academic Plan of Study...................................................................................... 6
Admission to Pre-Licensure Program.................................................................................. 7
Admission Ranking .............................................................................................................. 9
HESI Admission Assessment Exam .................................................................................... 10
Group Interview ................................................................................................................ 13
Policies for Pre-Nursing Students ..................................................................................... 14
A. Pre-Requisite Grade Requirement ......................................................................... 14
B. Standard Grading Scale .......................................................................................... 14
C. Double Letter Grading Scale ................................................................................... 14
D. AP and IB Examination Scores ................................................................................ 15
E. Repeat Core Pre-requisite ...................................................................................... 15
F. Course Substitutions .............................................................................................. 15
G. Course Waivers....................................................................................................... 16
H. Pre-Nursing Appeal................................................................................................. 16
I. 5-Year Limit for Core Science Pre-requisites .......................................................... 17
J. Nursing Assistant Admission Requirement ............................................................ 17
K. English Language Proficiency Requirement ........................................................... 17
L. Minimum Grade Pre-req for NURS 282 and 284.................................................... 17
Specific Pre-Nursing Resources......................................................................................... 18
Additional Academic & Student Support Resources ........................................................ 18
Aging Studies Minor for Nursing Students ....................................................................... 21
APPENDICES
A. Aging Studies Minor Declaration Form .................................................................. 22
B. Pre-Nursing Appeal................................................................................................. 23
C. Nursing Assistant Admission Requirement FAQ .................................................... 24
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material contained within this handbook. However, all
policies, procedures, and program information are subject to change. The provisions of this handbook do not
constitute a contract between the student, the college, or the School of Nursing. Students will be responsible for
and held to changes in the Pre-Nursing Student Handbook. Pre- Nursing students will be notified of handbook
changes.4
Vision and Mission
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Vision
The School of Nursing is an intellectual community that strives for innovation and excellence
within education, scholarship, and practice in family and societal nursing.
Mission
The mission of the School of Nursing is to influence health care for the individual, family, and
society through the advancement of nursing science, the promotion of clinical scholarship, and
innovative education of practitioners and clinical leaders.
Statements of Values
As a School of Nursing we value the individual, the family, and society, innovation and
excellence, empowerment and social justice, and the discipline of nursing.
Family and Society
Facilitate health and healing of individuals, families, and society by integrating evidence,
clinical reasoning, interprofessional perspectives, and client value preferences in
providing nursing care.
Provide quality and compassionate health care to individuals, families, and society
within a dynamic environment.
Focus on development, validation, and dissemination of nursing practice models that
attend to the unique nature of individuals, families, and society.
Support the scholarship of nursing practice with emphasis on advancing family and
societal health and healing.
Provide leadership in the development of educational models and policies to improve
family and societal nursing within a global health context.
Support individual, family, and societal health as the central purpose for the nursing
discipline.5
Innovation and Excellence
Recognize and embrace the importance of change, creativity, courage, flexibility,
inquisitiveness, and perseverance in our journey toward excellence.
Value the use of simulation, technologies, information, and communication systems in
supporting safe quality nursing practice.
Create a culture of safety and promote quality initiatives by anticipating and responding
to changing issues and trends influencing policies and practices in health care.
Promote experiential learning through a variety of pedagogical approaches.
Support the work of the Glen Taylor Nursing Institute for Family and Society and the
International Family Nursing Association (IFNA).
Empowerment and Social Justice
Exemplify personal and professional accountability by modeling nursing values and
standards.
Respect variations and complexity of care across the continuum of health care
environments and allocation of resources in caring for all.
Demonstrate tolerance for uncertainty within the world and its effect on health care.
Enhance the quality of health for all people.
Integrate knowledge of health care, policy, finance, and regulatory environments to
enhance political awareness, fiscal responsibility, and advocacy for social justice.
Strive for ethical decision-making in the application of social justice.
The Discipline of Nursing
Provide a scientific basis for nursing actions that guides practice to support family and
societal health.
Advance the discipline by developing and disseminating knowledge that enhances
nursing scholarship and the quality of health for all people.
Use philosophical foundations to reflect values and beliefs that support family and
societal health.
Incorporate the pattern of knowing to promote individual, family, and societal health.
Utilize evidence based practice to promote individual, family, and societal health.
Disseminate paradigms and products of inquiry that promote family
and societal health.6
Pre-Licensure Program
SCHOOL OF NURSING
FOUR-YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN OF STUDY
*BIOL 220 Human Anatomy (4cr) *CHEM 111 Chemistry of Life Processes Part II (5cr)
*ENG 101 or 104 Composition (4cr) *NURS 101W Courage, Caring & Teambuilding (3cr)
*GEOG 103 Intro to Cultural Geography (3cr) ~PSYC 101 Intro to Psychological Science (4cr)
General Education - Goal Area 1B (3cr) General Education - Goal Area 10 (3cr)
*BIOL 330 Principles of Human Physiology (4cr)
*KSP 235 Human Development (3cr) ~BIOL 270 Microbiology (4cr)
OR ~NURS 282 Pathophysiology for Healthcare Professionals (3cr)
*PSYC 343 Intro to Developmental Psyc (4cr) ~NURS 284 Pharmacology for Healthcare Professionals (3cr)
*STAT 154 Elementary Statistics (4cr) ~NURS 286 Relationship-based Care in Nursing Practice (3cr)
~FCS 242 Nutrition for Healthcare Providers (3cr) General Education - Goal Areas 6, 7, Diverse Cultures (3cr)
General Education - Goal Areas 6, 9, WI (3cr)
NURS 363 Critical Inquiry in Nursing (2cr)
NURS 364 Physiologic Integrity II (5cr)
NURS 333 Professional Nursing (3cr)
NURS 365 Nursing Care of Families in Transition (7cr)
NURS 334 Physiologic Integrity I (4cr)
NURS 366 Quality, Safety & Informatics in Nursing (2cr)
NURS 335 Family & Societal Nursing Inquiry (3cr)
NURS 336 Assessment and Nursing Procedures (5cr)
NURS 433 Community Oriented Nursing Inquiry (4cr) NURS 463 Nursing Leadership and Management (3cr)
NURS 434 Physiologic Integrity III (4cr) NURS 464 Physiologic Integrity IV (4cr)
NURS 435 Nursing Care of Families in Transition (3cr) NURS 465 Nursing Care of Families in Crisis (2cr)
NURS 436 Psychosocial Integrity (4cr) NURS 466 Professional Role Integration (4cr)
Pre-requisite coursework must be completed with a minimum C letter grade
*Core Pre-requisites - Must be complete prior to application.
~Support Pre-requisites- Must be complete prior to program start date.7
Admission to Pre-Licensure Program
Application for admission to the Pre-Licensure Program is a separate process, and in addition to
University admission. Admission is competitive; meeting minimum requirements does not
guarantee acceptance. Application periods occur twice year. Application deadlines are always
the third Friday of fall and spring semester.
Application Criteria
1. Completion of 30 semester credits.
2. A minimum total cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
3. Completion of required Core Pre-requisites with a minimum C grade.
Pre-requisite Courses
Students must complete pre-requisite courses for application and admission eligibility. All
coursework must be completed with a minimum C letter grade.
Core Pre-requisites must be completed prior to program application.
BIOL 220 Human Anatomy
BIOL 330 Principles of Human Physiology
CHEM 111 Chemistry of Life Processes Part II
ENG 101 Composition
GEOG 103 Intro to Cultural Geography
KSP 235 Human Development
OR
PSYC 343 Intro to Developmental Psychology
NURS 101W Courage, Caring & Teambuilding
STAT 154 Elementary Statistics
4.
Support Pre-requisites must be completed prior to beginning program.
BIOL 270 Microbiology
FCS 242 Nutrition for Healthcare Professionals
PSYC 101 Intro to Psychological Science
NURS 282 Pathophysiology for Healthcare Professionals
NURS 284 Pharmacology for Healthcare Professionals
NURS 284 Relationship-based Care in Nursing Practice
Application Procedures
a) Applicants must be accepted as an undergraduate student to Minnesota State University,
Mankato.8 b) Applicants are responsible for being informed of the School of Nursing’s Application Criteria, along with the specific Core and Support Pre-requisites. c) Applicants are responsible for including all of the required information upon submission of the Pre-Licensure Progam application. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. d) Official transcripts from ALL post-secondary institutions must be transferred and evaluated by the Registration Office prior to application submission. e) All pre-requisite course substitutions and/or waivers must be complete and notated on Degree Audit Report (DARS) prior to application submission. A copy of the approved substitutions or waiver is also acceptable, if DARS has not been updated by Registration Office. f) Applicants must attach a copy of their Degree Audit Report (DARS) to the program application. g) Applicants using a standardized exam score (e.g. AP, IB, CLEP) as a substitute for a Core Pre- requisite, must attach a copy of their score to the program application. h) Applicants who submitted a Pre-Nursing Appeal, and received approval from the Pre- Licensure Program Committee, must attach a copy of this appeal to the program application. i) Applicants must submit the Pre-Licensure Program application, along with the required documents to a Pre-Nursing Advisor by the application deadline. Applicants may schedule or attend a walk-in appointment. Application walk-in dates will be determined by the School of Nursing Advising Office and posted on the program application. j) Distant student applicants may schedule a telephone appointment with a Pre-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. k) Applicants must complete the HESI Admission Assessment Examination for admission consideration. (See HESI Admission Assessment Exam section for details) l) Applicants must participate in a group interview for admission consideration. (See Group Interview section for details) m) The Pre-Licensure Program application can be obtained on the School of Nursing website: http://ahn.mnsu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/basic/admissions.html
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Admission Ranking
a) Each applicant pool is rank ordered using the Core Pre-requisite GPA, the cumulative HESI
Admission Assessment Exam score and the group interview score.
o Core Pre-requisite GPA is 50%
o Cumulative HESI score is 25%
o Group interview score is 25%
b) The School of Nursing will offer admission to the top 40 students from each applicant pool.
Admission Notification
a) Admission notification letters will be emailed on Wednesday, six weeks after the application
deadline. All letters will be emailed to the applicant’s MavMAIL address listed on the
application.
b) Admitted students are required to attend a mandatory orientation and advising session,
held the following week.
Admission
Full admission requires all students to fulfill the following requirements prior to Pre-Licensure
Program start date:
1) Certified as a nursing assistant, and listed as active on a Nursing Assistant Registry in the
United States.
2) Completion of Support Pre-requisites with a minimum C grade.
3) Approval to work with patients without supervision from the Minnesota Department of
Health Background check.
Admission Data
The following data should be used to inform and prepare pre-nursing students for eventual
application to the Pre-Licensure Program. The data was compiled using the grades and scores
from admitted students.
Average Core Pre-requisite GPA: 3.6 – 3.7
Average HESI Examination Score: 87%
Average Group Interview Score: 21.8 / 23
Students are encouraged to track their Core GPA as they prepare for application and admission.
● GPA Calculator: http://www.mnsu.edu/registrar/gpacalc.html10
HESI Admission Assessment Exam
Pre-Licensure Program applicants must complete the HESI Admission Assessment Examination
for admission consideration. The HESI is a computerized exam administered by the School of
Nursing. Applicants complete the following 6 academic tests:
Anatomy & Physiology: Provides coverage of general terminology and anatomical
structures and systems. (30 items)
Chemistry: Contains test items that cover matter, chemical equations and reactions, the
periodic table, atomic structure, nuclear chemistry, chemical bonding, etc. (30 items)
Grammar: Contains basic grammar, including parts of speech, important terms and their
uses in grammar, commonly occurring grammatical errors, etc. (55 items)
Math: Focuses on math skills needed for healthcare fields, including basic addition,
subtraction, multiplication, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, household measures,
general math facts, etc. (55 items)
Reading Comprehension: Provides reading scenarios in order to measure reading
comprehension, identifying the main idea, finding meaning of words in context, passage
comprehension, making logical inferences, etc. (55 items)
Vocabulary & General Knowledge: Contains vocabulary terms that are used commonly in
both general English speaking and in the healthcare fields. (55 items)
Testing Policies
a) Applicants are allowed 4 hours to complete the 6 academic tests.
b) Students are eligible to sit for the HESI Exam after completion of BIOL 330: Principles of
Human Physiology, an equivalent, or an approved substitution.
c) Applicants are allowed two testing attempts on the HESI Exam each semester during the
regular academic school year.
d) The applicant’s highest cumulative score will be used towards admission ranking.
e) HESI Exam scores are valid for 1 year.
f) Calculators are prohibited during the Math academic test.11 Testing Dates a) On-campus testing will be made available on two Saturdays each semester during the regular academic school year. Testing dates are determined by the School of Nursing and will be posted to the School of Nursing website 2 months prior to the application deadline. Applicants are responsible for being informed of the testing dates and their availability. b) Scheduling accommodations will be made for students with extenuating circumstances; documentation may be required. These student applicants are required to notify the Student Relations Coordinator one week prior to application deadline; unless extenuating circumstance prevents advanced notification. The Student Relations Coordinator and student will work together to schedule an alternate testing date. HESI exam(s) must be completed 2 weeks prior to admission notification emails. c) Distant student applicants, or others unable to complete the HESI exam during the on- campus dates, must make arrangements to test at a secure Prometric Test Center. Applicants are responsible for contacting the Student Relations Coordinator to set up testing arrangements 1 week prior to the application deadline. HESI Exam(s) must be completed 2 weeks prior to admission notification emails. Testing Payment & Registration a) The cost of the HESI exam is the responsibility of the applicant and must be paid for each testing attempt. b) To ensure payment, applicants must complete the HESI Admission Assessment Exam Cost Sheet, included in the application materials, and pay the appropriate fee to the Cashiers Office. Distant applicants may mail the Cost Sheet and fee to the Cashiers Office. c) Confirmation of Payments must be returned to the School of Nursing Office 48 hours prior to scheduled exam. d) Students can expect to receive an email within 24 hours after submitting the Confirmation of Payment to the School Nursing. The email will instruct applicants to electronically register for the exam. e) Students must be registered for the exam 48 hours prior to the testing date. f) No refunds are available.
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Testing Accommodations
Every attempt will be made to accommodate qualified students with disabilities.
a) Students on file with Accessibility Resources are advised to schedule an individual
appointment with the Student Relations Coordinator (SRC) by contacting the School of
Nursing Advising Office.
b) Prior to the appointment, students should pay for the HESI Exam. The Confirmation of
Payment should be submitted directly to the SRC at the scheduled appointment.
c) The following procedures will be completed during advising appointment:
i. Create HESI Account (username and password)
ii. Review testing rules and instructions
iii. Complete School of Nursing Alternative HESI Testing Contract
d) After advising appointment, students must complete Section 1 of the Alternative Test
Agreement Form and schedule appointment with Accessibility Resources to:
i. Turn in copy of School of Nursing Alternative HESI Testing Contract
ii. Complete Section 2 of Test Agreement Form.
e) Students must complete one HESI Testing Contract and one Alternative Test Agreement per
semester.
f) Students must contact the Accessibility Resources Testing Coordinator at least 3 school days
prior to exam date to schedule a testing time.
g) Alternative HESI Exams are administered by Accessibility Resources M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
h) HESI Exams must be completed 2 weeks prior to receiving the admission notification emails,
as noted on Testing Contract.
HESI Preparation
Students can prepare for the HESI by brushing up on basic test taking strategies, and becoming
familiar with the content covered by the test and the types of items included.
The official study guide, HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review by Evolve (4th edition), can
be purchased at the on-campus Barnes & Noble Bookstore. Students will not be tested on the
Biology or Physics sections, so there is no need to prepare for these subjects.
Unofficial study guides and reference materials may be available at local bookstores or online.13
Group Interview
Pre-Licensure Program applicants must participate in an on-campus group interview for
admission consideration. Each group interview may hold up to 5 students and will be conducted
by two nursing faculty members.
After the application deadline, applicants will be contacted via email with interview information
including available dates, times and sign up. Interviews will take place in October and February
during the respective application periods. Sample interview questions will be provided after
selected interview date and time is confirmed.
The purpose of the interviews are to evaluate the students’:
Ability to communicate independently and within a group.
Ability to critically think and articulate their ideas.
Professional behavior in demeanor, dress, and interactions.14
SCHOOL OF NURSING
POLICIES FOR PRE-NURSING STUDENTS
In addition to the student policies outlined in the Minnesota State University, Mankato Catalog, the
following policies are in effect for pre-nursing students.
A. Pre-Requisite Grade Requirement
All Core and Support pre-requisites must be completed with a minimum C letter grade. Pass/No
credit are not acceptable.
B. Standard Grading Scale
The standard grading scale uses straight A, B, C, D and F letter grades, in addition, faculty
members have the option of using +/- for further differentiation of achievement. Every grade
carries with it a certain number of ‘quality points’ used for GPA calculation.
Grade Quality Points Grade Quality Points Grade Quality Points
A+ 4.00 A 4.00 A- 3.67
B+ 3.33 B 3.00 B- 2.67
C+ 2.33 C 2.00 C- 1.67
D+ 1.33 D 1.00 D- .67
F 0.00
C. Double-Letter Grading Scale
Some post-secondary institutions use the double-letter grading system (e.g. AB, BC). To convert
a double-letter grade to the standard scale, the School of Nursing uses the following
calculations:
a. Take the standard quality points for the first letter grade, and multiply by the
course credit.
b. Next, take the standard quality points for the second letter grade, and multiply
by the course credit.
c. Add the two outcomes together, and divide it by double the amount of the
course credit.
d. Example: 4-credit course with AB letter grade
A(4.0) x 4cr = 16
B(3.0) x 4cr = 12
(16 + 12) / 8cr = 3.5 quality points15
D. AP and IB Examination Scores
Minnesota State University, Mankato awards credit for Advanced Placement (AP) and
International Baccalaureate (IB) Examinations. This credit may fulfill pre-requisite coursework
with a passing letter grade.
a. If an AP/IB exam score is used to complete a core pre-requisite, a letter grade will be
assigned at the time of application to calculate the Core Pre-requite GPA.
AP/IB Score of 5 = A
AP/IB Score of 4 = B
AP Score of 3 = C
E. Repeat Core Pre-requisite
Core pre-requisites may only be repeated one time each, and only to improve a grade of C+ or
lower. The most recent letter grade will remain and be used to calculate the Core Pre-requisite
GPA.
Exception: An exception to this policy applies to students who completed a Core pre-
requisite during high school. These students may choose to repeat the course, no
matter what letter grade was earned. This is the final attempt.
F. Course Substitutions
Course substitutions may be awarded when a transfer course was not determined equivalent,
or an exact match, to a pre-requisite. The School of Nursing may award a substitution if the
transfer course is determined to be comparable in nature, content and level to the pre-
requisite course.
1. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the Student Relations Coordinator when
seeking a course substitution. Students may be asked to provide a course description
and/or course syllabus from the previous institution. Further consultation with the
School of Nursing Chairperson may be necessary.
2. If a substitution is granted, official paperwork will be completed, and a copy is given to
the student for their records. The Registration Office processes all approved
substitutions for official documentation on the Degree Audit Report (DARS).
3. Once a substitution is approved, the Repeat Core Pre-requisite policy applies.16
G. Course Waivers
Course waivers may be provided by the School of Nursing when students have satisfied course
pre-requisites through other educational or employment experiences, which do not involve
credit. A course waiver indicates students have the background necessary to continue in the
academic program.
1. Students inquiring about a waiver should meet with the School of Nursing Chairperson
to discuss prior learning experiences. Additional materials that provide further
explanation of the experience may be requested for full consideration.
2. If a waiver is granted, official paperwork will be completed, and a copy is given to the
student for their records. The Registration Office processes all approved waivers for
official documentation on the Degree Audit Report (DARS).
3. Waivers do not provide any college credit towards the degree and will not impact the
Core pre-requisite GPA for admission. Students may need to take additional credit to
meet the requirements of the program.
H. Pre-Nursing Appeal
Students may petition the Pre-Licensure Program Committee when extenuating
circumstances impacted their academic performance, and found themselves to be in
violation of a School of Nursing Policy. The procedure to follow is outlined below:
a. Schedule an appointment with the Student Relations Coordinator (SRC) to discuss
options, including appeal process and deadlines.
b. Complete the “Pre-Nursing Appeal” form. (See Appendix B)
c. Submit “Pre-Nursing Appeal” form and supporting documents to the SRC.
Submission of document one week prior to the Committee meeting is required so
members have time to carefully review all materials.
d. The SRC will notify the Pre-Licensure Program Committee Chairperson of the
upcoming appeal.
e. The Pre-Licensure Program Committee will make a decision based on a review of the
personal letter, supporting documentation if provided, the academic record of the
student, and the Student Relations Coordinator and faculty member statements.
f. The Pre-Licensure Program Committee Chairperson will notify the student by letter
of their appeal acceptance or denial.17 I. 5-Year Limit for Core Science Pre-requisites All core science pre-requisite courses (BIOL 220, BIOL 330 and CHEM 111) must be completed within 5 years of the program application deadline. Students with science credits older than five years will need to retake the applicable coursework. An appeal is not needed if courses are retaken due to 5-year limit. J. Nursing Assistant Admission Requirement All students admitted to the Pre-Licensure Program must be certified as nursing assistants, and listed as active on a Nursing Assistant Registry in the United States. (See Appendix C) K. English Language Proficiency Requirement Applicants to the Pre-Licensure Program from non-English speaking countries must demonstrate minimum English proficiency requirements in one of the following ways: TOEFL iBT minimum score of 84 with a minimum speaking score of 26 TOEFL PBT minimum score of 560 IELTS overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 on all modules M. Minimum Grade Pre-req for NURS 282 and 284 Students must have a minimum grade of a C in both BIOL 220 and BIOL 330 in order to enroll in NURS 282: Pathophysiology for Healthcare Professionals and NURS 284: Pharmacology for Healthcare Professionals.
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Specific Pre-Nursing Resources
Resource Description Location Phone
School of Nursing Provides academic advising services to all 360 Wissink 507-389-6022
Office students pursing an undergraduate major Hall
in nursing.
Student Nurses An organization providing knowledge of Meetings 507-389-6022
Association (SNA) nursing through volunteer activities, take place
monthly meetings, conventions, once a
fundraising and presentations by health month in T-
care professionals. Open to pre-nursing 242
and nursing students.
Anatomy and Provides pre-nursing students C131 507-389-1450
Elements of opportunities to join a community that Crawford
Nursing Learning supports their academic success and Residence
Communities transition to college life. Participants gain
access to faculty, peer mentoring and
advising within their program of study.
GPA Calculator This tool enables pre-nursing students to
track their Core Pre-requisite GPA as they
prepare for application and admission to
the Basic Nursing Program.
Additional Academic & Student Support Resources
Office Description Location Phone
Academic Catalogs Academic requirements listed by catalog
year.
Academic Success These resources offer tips and strategies
Strategies for students to improve and advance
Smartstart their learning experience.
Study Skills
Accessibility Seeks to create an accessible university 132 Memorial 507-389-2825
Resources community providing equal opportunity Library
in all aspects of the educational
environment. Provides support to all
students with disabilities19
Career Provides services and resources to assist 209 Wigley 507-389-6061
Development students and graduate with career Administration
Center planning, and employment searches.
Center for Free trained tutors are available on a 125 Memorial 507-389-1791
Academic Success walk-in basis to assist students with Library
writing, languages, math, science and
more.
Counseling Center Free, confidential counseling services for 285 CSU 507-389-1455
social, personal, or academic concerns.
Emergency Grants Emergency grants are available to 360 Wissink 507-389-6022
students who encounter unexpected Hall
expenses. Student must meet eligibility
criteria, meet with a Grant Advisor and
complete the application process for
consideration. The School of Nursing SRC
is a Grant Advisor.
IT Solutions Center Provides technology support to students, 121 Wissink 507-389-6654
staff and faculty. Hall
Institutional Provides direct services to students and 269 CSU 507-389-6300
Diversity hosts educational programs, cultural
activities and conferences for area youth,
faculty and staff.
Kearney Offers two service areas-International 250 CSU 507-389-1281
International Student and Scholar Services, and the
Center International Programs Office (Study
Abroad)
LGBT Center Provides support, advocacy, referral and 194 CSU 507-389-5131
sense of community to LGBTQQA
students.
Mathematics and Free tutoring on a walk-in basis for 285 Wissink 507-389-5891
Statistics Learning undergraduate math and statistics Hall
Center courses.
MavConnect Students use MavConnect to facilitate
communication among academic
advisors, instructors, students and others
at the University that support student
success.20
New Student and Assists new students with adjusting to the 103 Preska 507-389-5498
Family Programs rigors of college; assist undecided Residence
students
Policies A to Z Includes all University academic polies
and procedures
Registration All information pertaining to registration
Resources including the course schedule,
registration deadlines, registration
windows, registration problems, polices
and forms.
Scholarships Information on University Scholarships
and login to Scholarship Finder.
Statement of The "Statement of Student
Student Responsibilities" was established by
Responsibilities students, faculty, and staff to clarify
behavioral expectations of students.
Student Financial (Campus Hub) Assists with financial aid First floor CSU 507-389-1866
Services programs and personal financial
managements. 800-722-0544
Student Health Provides an on campus clinical with a full- 21 Carkoski 507-389-6276
Services service pharmacy, lab services and health Commons
education; low-cost and convenient
health services.
Student Support The TRIO program provides one-on-on 355 Wiecking 507-389-2797
Services support and tutoring to first generation, Center
students with disabilities, and low-
incomes students.
Veterans Resource Provides assistance, peer support, and 167 CSU 507-389-5726
Center educational events for all students
impacted by military services.
Veterans Benefits Located in the Office of the Registrar; 132 Wigley 507-389-5251
and Assistance assists veterans, their dependents, Administration
National Guardsmen and Reservists with
educational benefits.
Women’s Center Provides programs, connections, 218 CSU 507-389-6146
advocacy, services and leadership
opportunities for all MSU students21
AGING STUDIES MINOR FOR NURSING STUDENTS
This minor provides undergraduate nursing students the opportunity to explore the biological,
psychological and social perspectives on aging, while enhancing their specific knowledge of
nursing in relation to older persons. Within the next two decades, elders over the age of 65 will
comprise 25% of the population in the United States, leading to a shortage of over one million
nurses to serve the aging population, making this minor particularly beneficial in supporting this
career choice. Students must complete the Pre-Licensure Program and 3 additional courses from
the Gerontology Core and Social & Behavioral Science Core to be awarded this minor.
Nursing Core
The aging-related components of the Pre-Licensure Program curriculum are now integrated
with other areas of the life course. As such, successful completion of the current curriculum
also signifies completion of all aging-related, Nursing-specific coursework for the Aging Studies
Minor for Nursing Students. [NURS 334, 335, 336, 366, 434, 435]
Gerontology Core (3 credits)
· GERO 200 /200W: Family Dynamics of Aging 3cr
Social & Behavioral Science Core (choose 6 credits)
· ANTH 436W: Anthropology of Aging 3cr
· PSYC 466: Psychology of Aging 4cr
· SOC 404: Sociology of Aging 3cr
· SOWK 419: Social Work and Aging 3cr
Course Planning Guide:
ANTH 436W Fall term each even numbered year.
GERO 200W (online) Fall and Spring terms each year
GERO 200 (online) Summer term each year
PSYC 466 Spring term each year
PSYC 466 (online) Summer term each year
SOC 404 (hybrid) Fall term each year
SOWK 419 Spring term each year22
Appendix A
AGING STUDIES MINOR FOR NURSING STUDENTS
Minor Declaration Form
All students pursuing the Aging Studies Minor for Nursing Students must officially declare. After
declaration, minor requirements will be notated on the Degree Audit Report (DARS) and upper division
level permission will be granted by the School of Nursing. Students may end-date, or discontinue this
minor at any time.
Students must successfully complete the Pre-Licensure Nursing Program, the Gerontology Core and
Social & Behavioral Science Core to be awarded this minor.
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
DATE: _________________________________ TECH ID: ______________________________
NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________
MavMAIL: ___________________________________________________________________________
FIRST ATTENDED MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO _______________ - _________________
(Semester) (Year)
MAJOR: _________________________________
I want to declare the Aging Studies Minor for Nursing Students
Student Signature:________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Return to School of Nursing Advising Office, 360 Wissink Hall
For SON Advising Office Use Only
Upper division entered on__________________ Signature: ____________________________________
(Date)
Return this form to the Department of Aging Studies, 113 Armstrong Hall23
Appendix B
Pre-Nursing Appeal
Name:___________________________________ Tech ID/Star ID:_______________________
Local Address:_______________________________City:_______________________________
State:__________ Zip Code:_____________ Phone Number: __( ) -______________
Instructions:
Prior to completing the Pre-Nursing Appeal, students must schedule an appointment with the Student
Relations Coordinator to discuss options, including appeal process and deadlines. The Pre-Nursing
Appeal and all supporting documents must be submitted one week prior to a Pre-Licensure Program
Committee.
Appeal Due Date: ________________ Meeting Date: _________________
I. Attach a personal letter which includes the following information:
Your appeal request.
An explanation of the extenuating circumstances which impacted your academic performance.
Your plan on how you have changed these circumstances.
Strategies you plan to use which will enhance your academic performance in the future.
II. Attach documentation from professionals that have assisted you in these circumstances (example:
physician, counselor, etc.) or acknowledgment of no additional supportive documentation.
III. Attach any other supporting documentation you would like the Nursing faculty to review.
Submit your Pre-Nursing Appeal form, personal letter and supporting documents to:
Kasi Johnson, Student Relations Coordinator
School of Nursing
360 Wissink Hall
Mankato, MN 56001
Students’ names and other identifying information is redacted on the appeal documents. Students will
be notified by letter from the Pre-Licensure Program Chairperson of their appeal acceptance or denial.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I understand the appeal process as outlined in the Pre-Nursing
Handbook. Further, I understand that I will be required to meet the conditions outlined in the letter
from the Pre-Licensure Program Chairperson, including a denial. I understand that if my appeal is
denied, I may be unable to pursue nursing at Minnesota State University, Mankato. It is my
responsibility to clarify appeal conditions.
Student Signature:_________________________________________ Date:__________________24
Appendix C
Nursing Assistant Admission Requirement FAQ
Beginning fall semester 2019, all students admitted to the Pre-Licensure
Program must be certified as nursing assistants, and listed as active on a Nursing
Assistant Registry in the United States.
What is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?
Certified Nursing Assistants work under a nurse’s supervision and help patients of all ages perform basic daily
tasks. They often work in nursing homes, assisted living, Hospice, hospitals, community based long-term care, and
other long-term care settings.
When do I need to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?
The CNA is not required to apply to the Pre-Licensure Program. Students who plan to start the Pre-Licensure
Program fall semester 2019 and beyond, must have the CNA prior to the program start date.
How do I get on a Nursing Assistant Registry?
1. Successfully complete an approved nursing assistant training and competency test-out.
or
2. Successfully pass an approved competency test-out for nursing assistants.
Where can I find an approved training/testing site?
CNA training and testing is offered through approved sites, usually through community/technical colleges,
hospitals and nursing homes. Students are encouraged to complete the training and test-out during the summer
months. The Minnesota Department of Health’s Nursing Assistant website has a directory of approved sites in
Minnesota: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/directory/natrainingsites.cfm
How do I stay on the Registry?
In Minnesota, nursing assistants must perform at least 8 hours of paid duties every 24 months to stay on the
Registry. If you do not work as a paid nursing assistant, your certification is only valid for 24 months from date of
issue. If certification was not earned in Minnesota, refer to that states guidelines.
I got my CNA in a different state. Do I need to transfer it to Minnesota?
No, however for admission, your CNA must be active on a state Nursing Assistant Registry within the United States.
For program admission, you must submit verification from the Registry on which you are active. Only if you plan to
work in MN as a CNA will you need to transfer your certification.
Do I need to keep my CNA active after I begin the nursing program?
No, you are not required to keep your CNA active after beginning the Pre-Licensure Program, unless you plan on
working as a CNA while finishing the major.
Additional information can be found at the Minnesota Department of Health website or your states Department
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