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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

From the University of Minnesota School of Nursing

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Program Description

The four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program consists of one year of prerequisite courses and a three-year nursing sequence. Students are admitted to the three-year nursing sequence after completing the prerequisites. The program has a full-time, day school curriculum.

The program prepares students to be professional nurses who think critically and analytically as they encounter today’s complex health care issues and a wide variety of client needs. Graduates are eligible to take the registered nurse (R.N.) licensure examination and be certified as public health nurses. The School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Nursing courses at both the Twin Cities and Rochester campuses include advanced use of the Internet and interactive television and other technology-enhanced delivery methods.

Two Locations, One Great University
The School of Nursing has two campuses. One is in the heart of the vital and progressive Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul – a beautiful urban area on the Mississippi River of more than 2.1 million people. The other is in Rochester – a city of 90,000 in the rolling hills of southern Minnesota. Rochester is consistently ranked among the top ten most livable cities in the nation.

Since both are located in Minnesota’s “Medical Alley,” both provide students clinical experience at a wide variety of top public and private facilities, public and private hospitals, community/public health agencies, hospices, client homes, long-term care facilities, clinics, and childcare centers. Facilities include Fairview-University Medical Center on the Twin Cities campus and the famed Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

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Program Format

The nursing program is a full-time day school program which begins each fall semester. The entire program is delivered in Rochester using technology to enhance the learning experience. Simulated lab experiences are available at the University Center Rochester campus and clinical coursework is available in a variety of health care facilities in Southeastern Minnesota, including Mayo Clinic Hospitals.

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Program Curriculum

• Coursework from any accredited institution and UMR
• Coursework from Rochester Community and Technical College and UMR

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Program Faculty

The School of Nursing has over 80 faculty members with expertise in a wide array of topics. As a research institution, the School of Nursing offers knowledge of the latest technology and theoretic advances in nursing. Program faculty are located in Rochester and on the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus.

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Admission Information

Application Process and Deadline
Applicants must apply to the University of Minnesota School of Nursing in a competitive, two-part process.

1. A School of Nursing Application must be completed and submitted to the School of Nursing, which is available online at http://www.nursing.umn.edu.
2. If you have never been enrolled in any campus or college at the University of Minnesota, applicants must submit an Undergraduate Transfer Student Application in addition to the School of Nursing application. The Undergraduate Transfer Student Application is available through the Office of Admissions (612-625-2008 or http://admissions.tc.umn.edu).

OR

If you are a current or former University of Minnesota student, applicants must submit a Change of College Form in addition to the School of Nursing application. The Change of College Form is available at http://onestop.umn.edu/Forms.

The application deadline for Fall 2007 is February 1, 2007. Applications are completed only when all materials have been received by both the University of Minnesota and School of Nursing. All materials must meet the February 1, 2007 deadline. You will be notified in April whether or not you have been accepted.

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Prerequisite Course Requirements
Prerequisite courses must be completed prior to enrollment in the nursing major and differ depending on which campus you plan to apply to. The Rochester Campus prerequisites are listed below (in semester credits). Use the “Prerequisite Courses Checklist” to assist you in registering for the correct prerequisites.

• General Chemistry* (3 cr)
• Microbiology* (3 cr, lab is required)
• Anatomy and Physiology I* (3 cr)
• General Psychology (3 cr)
• Freshman Writing (3 cr)
• Nutrition (3 cr)
• Human, Growth and Development (3 cr)

* Prerequisite courses which must be completed within 10 years, prior to admission to the nursing major.

Prerequisite Courses Checklist for Rochester
Prerequisite requirements are listed below in bold, upper case lettering. Terms listed and prerequisite information may change without notice. To fulfill the prerequisite requirements, complete one course in each category below that meets the minimum credits listed.

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Eligibility Requirements
Below are preliminary requirements applicants must fulfill to apply to the nursing major. Other application requirements will be stated in the application. For updates on the eligibility requirements, please check the School of Nursing website at http://www.nursing.umn.edu.

1. Prerequisite Courses
   To be considered, applicants must, at the time of application:
   • Have completed or have in progress a minimum of five of the six college-level/college credit prerequisites listed in the application, with the ability to complete all seven prerequisites before entering the program in September.
   • Have a minimum of one natural or physical science course* completed at time of application for an A to F grade. Natural or physical science courses are defined as chemistry, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and must have been taken within the 10 years before admission.
   • At least four of the prerequisite courses completed or in progress for a grade of A to F (two can be pass/fail).
   • All prerequisite courses completed with a grade of C or better.
2. GPA Requirements
   To be considered, applicants must, at time of application:
   • Have a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.8 (based on a 4.0 scale).
   • Have a minimum cumulative prerequisite GPA of 2.8 (based on a 4.0 scale) with at least four courses – completed or in progress – taken for a grade of A to F.
   • Applicants with fewer than 40 college semester credits will also be evaluated on the following:
     • Preferred minimum High School GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale).
     • Preferred minimum ACT score of 20 or SAT score of 1000.
3. English Requirement
   You are required to demonstrate English language proficiency if: (1) your native language is not English, and/or (2) you have lived in the U.S. less than eight years at the time of enrollment in the School of Nursing (by the first day of fall semester). Minimum scores in the following exams are required to demonstrate English language proficiency:
   • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 240 on the computerized version, 95 on the web version (iBT), or 586 on the paper version

   OR

   • A Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) score of 85.

   Test scores must be submitted at the time of application. Test preparation is available in the Assessment and Achievement Center, 1901 University Avenue, Room 210, (612-626-1055). Plan to register and prepare for the tests early. The tests are not offered frequently.

If you require more information about the admission process, please contact the Office of Student Services at the School of Nursing at 612-625-7980 or online at http://www.nursing.umn.edu.

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Financial Aid

For information on financial aid, contact:

Office of Student Finance
University of Minnesota
200 Fraser Hall
106 Pleasant Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Telephone: 612-624-1111; toll-free: 800-400-8636
E-mail: helpingu@umn.edu
Web site: http://onestop.umn.edu/Finances

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Contact Information

Gale Shea
Director
Office of Student and Career Advancement Services
School of Nursing
University of Minnesota
5-140 Weaver-Densford Hall
308 Harvard Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Telephone: 612-625-7980
E-mail: SONstudentinfo@umn.edu

or

University of Minnesota School of Nursing web site:
http://www.nursing.umn.edu

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