Winona State University
P.O. Box 5838
Winona, MN 55987-5838
Phone: 507-457-5000
November 1, 2011
Dear Nursing Program Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in the undergraduate nursing program at Winona State University. Please review the following information carefully.
The application for admission to the WSU nursing program is attached. This application is only for the Fall 2012 Semester Admission. The form is quite explanatory, but we ask that you fill out your information accurately – especially your full address and e-mail address. As verification that we received your application, an e-mail will be sent to you letting you know your application was received in the office. If you have not received an e-mail, that means we did not receive your application by the deadline date which is February 1st, 2012 by 4:00 p.m. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date. If an e-mail is not sent to you by January 31st, 2012 you will need to contact our office by 4:00 p.m. on February 1st, 2012 to verify that your application has been received.
Following are instructions for you to follow if you are a current Winona State student:
** All students admitted to the Nursing: Generic Option for Fall 2012, must complete all prerequisites, including the requirement for certification as a nursing assistant, and be listed as “active” on the Minnesota Department of Health’s Nursing Assistant Registry before courses begin for Fall semester 2012. For more information, please see attached letter in the application packet.
STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED AT WSU:
1. After summer session, the Nursing Department will obtain your WSU transcript for placement in your nursing file.
2. Review admission policies and procedures to be sure your file is complete and you are ready to apply.
3. Students who signed the Preferred Admission Contract as first-year WSU students and meet the
contract requirements will have first priority for admission to the nursing program.
WSU STUDENTS:
The Department of Nursing Undergraduate Progression Committee will meet in late February to review applicant files and determine who will be admitted to the nursing program. By the mid March, each person applying to the nursing program will receive a letter regarding his or her admission status.
Nursing is an exciting and personally satisfying profession. The faculty looks forward to working with you as you prepare to become a professional nurse. Please do not hesitate to contact the Department of Nursing if you have any questions. The Winona Campus Nursing Department telephone number is (507) 457-5120 and the Rochester Campus Nursing Department telephone number is (507) 285-7349.
Sincerely,
The Department of Nursing Undergraduate Progression Committee
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Department of Nursing
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE NURSING MAJOR
FOR FALL 2012 – GENERIC OPTION – WINONA & ROCHESTER CAMPUS
Due Date: Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 by 4:00 p.m.
Full Legal Name ______
Last First Middle Previous
Warrior ID # ______
Local Address ______
Permanent Address (if different) ______
(Letter of Acceptance will go to the permanent address)
Phone # - Present ______Cell ______Home ______
When were you accepted to WSU: ______Are you currently attending WSU? ____ Yes ____ No
(Requirement)
WSU Webmail: ______Email: ______
Names of All Institutions Attended*Including WSU / Area of Study / Dates of Attendance / Cum. GPA / Degrees/Certificates
* All PSEO credits (college credit taken while in high school) will be counted as transfer credits.
COMPLETION OF PREREQUISITE COURSE WORK WITH GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
(4 out 5 Natural Sciences with Chem 210 or 4 out of 6 with Chem 212 & 213 Need to be Completed with a Grade in Order to Apply)
course or its equivalent per officialevaluation of credit (Degree Audit Report (DAR)) / Completed Grade Received / Will complete by May 12 / List Other Plans for Completion
Biology 206 Normal Nutrition ~ OR ~
HERS 205 Nutrition for Lifetime Fitness
209 Microbiology
211 Anatomy & Physiology I
212 Anatomy & Physiology II
Chemistry 210 Allied Health Chemistry
~ OR ~
212 Principles of Chemistry I
213 Principles of Chemistry I
Psychology 210 General Psychology
250 Developmental Psychology
Sociology 150 Introduction to Sociology
212 The Family
English 111 College Reading & Writing
Statistics 110, 301 or 305 or Psychology 231
I certify that the information I have provided on this application is correct to the best of my knowledge and that the Department of Nursing may request additional information upon admission to the major.
Applicant Signature ______Date______
COMPLETE THE PREVIOUS NURSING EDUCATION FORM ON REVERSE SIDE & STUDENT REVIEW FORM ----->
NAME: ______Date: ______
I AM PLANNING TO COMPLETE THE NURSING MAJOR: _____ Full-Time (in 2 academic years)
CAMPUS PREFERENCE: _____ No Preference
Winona
_____ Rochester
Give reason(s) for any campus preference: ______
______
CNA CERTIFICATE: Yes____ No_____ MINNESOTA REGISTRY Yes___ No_____
Plan for completing CNA and Minnesota Registry:______
______
***You must be “active” on Minnesota registry by the day of admission to the nursing program.***
PREVIOUS NURSING EDUCATION
HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY BEEN ENROLLED IN A NURSING PROGRAM? _____Yes _____No
If yes, list the name of the program and the dates that you attended.
______
List the dates of your most recent clinical experiences and the type of experiences. ______
______
Request a letter from the academic head of the program stating that you are eligible for continuing in or readmission to that program: You may be asked to supply more information if you wish to transfer nursing courses.
DO YOU CURRENTLY HOLD AN LPN LICENSE? _____ Yes ______No
RETURN THIS FORM AND STUDENT REVIEW OF NURSING ADMISSION PROCEDURES/POLICIES TO THE NURSING OFFICE:
WSU Department of Nursing
PO Box 5838 - 303 Stark Hall
Winona MN 55987-5838
(507) 457-5120
1-800-242-8978 Ext. 5120
Administrative Assistant: Melissa Neitzel
- OR -
WSU Department of Nursing
859 SE 30th Avenue, HS 107
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 285-7349
1-800-366-5418
Administrative Assistant: Deb Bond
DUE DATE FOR NURSING APPLICATIONS IS: Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 BY 4:00 P.M.
Department of Nursing
STUDENT REVIEW OF NURSING ADMISSION PROCEDURES/POLICIES
Please return this signed form with your admission application.
SIGNATURE REQUIRED
The following policies and admission procedures pertain to the Fall 2012 nursing admission. Note that these policies are also found in your WSU catalog and the letter accompanying your nursing application. You are responsible for meeting all admission criteria and making sure that your file is complete.
To be considered for admission to the WSU Nursing Program, you:
1. must be an accepted Winona State student and have a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or above (GPA is calculated on the last five years of course work, however, all grades for prerequisite courses must be “C” or better, no matter when taken);
2. Must have completed at least 4 of 5 natural sciences, 3 of 4 social sciences, Statistics, and English at time of application.;
3. must have a plan for completing all prerequisite courses;
(NOTE: All prerequisites must be completed with a “C” or better before starting the nursing major in the fall.)
4. application form must be received (not postmarked) by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday February 1st, 2012.
For the Fall Semester 2012 nursing admission process, priority consideration will be given to students who are enrolled in and meet the criteria of the preferred admission contract.
Conditions that need to be met for continuation in the preferred admission contract:
1. Be qualified to begin college-level (i.e., non-remedial) science, mathematic/statistics, and English courses as required by the nursing major. If the student takes MATH 050 or English 099, this contract is void. All 100-level university courses are acceptable and not considered remedial.
2. Pre-register for classes each semester and have his or her schedule approved by his or her official WSU nursing advisor.
3. Meet any University or program GPA and/or grade requirements as stipulated in the University catalog and/or schedule of classes.
4. Successfully complete an average course load of 15 credits each fall and spring semester (30 credits per academic year).
5. Must have completed at least 4 of 5 natural sciences, 3 of 4 social sciences, Statistics, and English at time of application.
6. Complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better; the participating student cannot withdraw (“W”) or repeat any of these prerequisite courses once enrolled at WSU.
7. Apply for admission to the nursing major after their third semester of coursework at Winona State University.
8. Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50. The GPA is not rounded up.
9. Earn a Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) score of proficient, advanced or exemplary. This test must be taken during the sophomore year. The results must be received before application to the nursing major.
Students may apply to the nursing program only once under the preferred admission status.
I have reviewed the Nursing program admission criteria. I know that I am responsible for monitoring my admission status, including submitting required transcripts and evaluations of transfer credit. I agree to complete all nursing prerequisites before beginning the major in FALL 2012.
Student’s Signature: ______Date: ______
KEEP THIS FORM to track your application -- DO NOT RETURN
WSU NURSING PROGRAM APPLICATION
CHECKLIST for
Fall 2012
_____ Contacted WSU Admissions Office to check on status of transcripts received at WSU.
Date(s) called: ______| ______| ______| ______|
_____ All transcripts needed have been received in WSU Admissions Office. Date verified: ______
_____ Mailed nursing program application to Winona Campus Nursing Department. It must be received (not
postmarked) by 4:00 pm, Wednesday, February 1st, 2012.
_____ Received e-mail from WSU Nursing Department that application has been received by February 1st, 2012.
_____ Received letter from WSU nursing program regarding admission status
[should receive by 3rd or 4th week of March; if not, contact the Nursing Department].
_____ If accepted to the nursing program, your Confirmation of Admission needs to be returned by the due date given on the confirmation of admission form.
To: Applicants for admission to the Generic Option of the Nursing Major Fall 2012
All students admitted to the B.S. major in Nursing: Generic option for Fall 2012 must complete an approved nursing assistant training program that meets state and federal requirements to work in certified nursing and boarding care homes and be listed on the Minnesota Department of Health’s Nursing Assistant Registry”.
This means that:
· All students admitted to the Nursing: Generic Option for Fall 2012, must complete all prerequisites, including the requirement for certification as a nursing assistant, and be listed as “active” on the Minnesota Department of Health’s Nursing Assistant Registry. A copy of your CNA certificate should be submitted to the nursing department before courses begin for Fall semester 2012.
As you select a nursing assistant course:
· Be sure that upon completion of the course you are eligible to take the Certification Exam for Nursing Assistant. Courses that meet this requirement are, as noted above, approved nursing assistant training programs that meet state and federal requirements for employment in certified nursing and boarding care homes.
· After you successfully complete the exam, you will be a certified nursing assistant and your name will appear on the Minnesota Department of Health’s Nursing Assistant Registry.
· If you attend a course outside of Minnesota, you must apply for registration with the Minnesota Department of Health by completing an interstate endorsement form. The Department of Health will determine equivalency for nursing assistance training programs. If training does not meet registry standards, you will be asked to correct any deficiencies for registry.
· Students are responsible for all costs, registration and testing fees, and course arrangements.
To find listings of certified programs in Minnesota or to obtain interstate endorsement forms see the Minnesota Department of Health’s home page at: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/profinfo/narinfo/aboutnar.html
Dr. Jo Stejskal, Department Chair
Dr. Jo Stejskal
11/1/11