Graduate Nursing Application (including references) (pdf)
          Resume' Format (pdf)
          Clinical Practice Question (pdf)

Graduate Special Application for Admission (pdf)

Graduate Programs in Nursing Description (pdf) 

 

The Program Description packet includes information on:

Program Description
Focus Area
Graduate Special
Specialized Programs
Description of Curriculum
Plans of Study
Course Descriptions

 

Admission Requirements (pdf)

Admission criteria for the Master of Science Programs in Nursing include:

1.	Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an NLN or CCNE accredited program;
2.	Undergraduate coursework in physical assessment;
3.	Undergraduate courses in nursing research and statistics strongly recommended;
4.	Computer literacy with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and data base programs;
5.	Transcripts of past education with GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale (1 official copy of transcript from each institution attended);
6.	Students with GPA less than 3.0 will be considered for provisional admission on an individual basis;
7.	Graduate Record Exam (GRE) within the last five years for foreign students;
8.	Minimum of one year clinical nursing experience (recommended);
9.	Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (A/G ACNP) applicants need to meet additional requirements: a.    One year critical care experience (e.g., ICU, ER, ICU/CUU, unit        providing high acuity care with fast-paced decision making and        complex procedures; b.    ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) c.    ECG interpretation course required prior to beginning clinical
10.	Evidence of current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse. Minnesota licensure required for all clinical courses. Other state licenses also required for clinical experiences in those states;
11.	Three professional and/or academic references from persons who can comment competently on the applicant's background and suitability for graduate study. At lease one professional reference shold be a person who occupies the student's chosen program (e.g., nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse administrator/leader, nurse educator);
12.	Statement of professional goals;
13.	Background check (clinical requirement after admissions) (fee assessed);
14.	Students requesting admission to the Graduate Programs in Nursing may be required to have a personal interview with program faculty;
15.	Satisfactory scores on the TOEFL-test for international or non-English speaking students;
16.	Differential tuition costs apply to all Graduate Nursing Program courses

Admission criteria for the Graduate Certificate Programs in Nursing include:

1.	Graduate degree from a nationally accredited graduate program in nursing;
2.	Computer literacy with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs;
3.	Transcripts of past education with GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale (1 official copy of transcript from each institution attended);
4.	Students with GPA less than 3.0 will be considered for provisional admission on an individual basis;
5.	Graduate Record Exam (GRE) within the last five years for foreign students;
6.	Minimum of one year clinical nursing experience (recommended);
7.	Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (A/G ACNP) applicants need to meet additional requirements;
8.	Evidence of current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse. Minnesota licensure required for all clinical courses. Other state license also required for clinical experiences in those states;
9.	Two professional and/or academic references from persons who can comment competently on the applicant's background and suitability for graduate study. At least one professional reference should be a person who occupies the student's chosen program (e.g., nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse administrator/leader, nurse educator);
10.	Statement of professional goals;
11.	Background check (clinical requirement after admissions) (fee assessed);
12.	Students requesting admission to the Graduate Programs in Nursing may be required to have a personal interview with program faculty;
13.	Satisfactory scores on the TOEFL-test for international or non-English speaking students;
14.	Applicants for all advanced practice programs (NP and CNS) and the nurse educator (NE) programs must have evidence of completion of advanced pathophysiology, advanced health assessment (60 hours faculty supervised and includes diagnostic reasoning), advanced health promotion and advanced pharmacology (within last three years required in some states for credentialing);
15.	Differential tuition costs apply to all Graduate Certificate Nursing Programs

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM:

Graduate Programs in Nursing Winona State University - Rochester 859 30th Avenue, SE, Suite EA 129 Rochester, MN  55904 507.285.7473 or 800.366.5418	OR	Office of Graduate Studies Winona State University PO Box 5838 Winona, MN  55987 507.457.5038 or 800.342.5978

Applications are also available online, please visit Graduate Programs in Nursing.

International students must also contact the International Services office at 507.457.5303.

Plans of study for Graduate Certificates at Winona State University provide detailed outlines of courses students will take.  

2013 - 2014 Course Schedule (Tentative) (pdf)
2012 - 2013 Course Schedule (pdf)

Classes for the Master’s Program are offered primarily on the Rochester campus with selected courses offered in Winona through ITV (Interactive Television) and/or other sites using distance education technology.

2013 - 2014 Course Delivery Methods (pdf)
2012 - 2013 Course Delivery Methods (pdf)

 

Graduate Special Study Student (pdf)

Graduate Special Classes 

It is possible to take selected courses as a Graduate Special Study Student before being admitted into the University. Transcripts are not required for admittance into the graduate special study program. The Certification of Baccalaureate Degree form is used in place of transcripts. There is no deadline to apply for graduate special status; however, you are required to have the certificate of Baccalaureate submitted with the application before it can be processed. Graduate Special Application may be found on-line. (Please download both the “Graduate Special Application” and “Certificate of Baccalaureate Degree” forms.)

 

The portfolio review process is available to all MS and Graduate Certificate program students who believe that they can meet the learning objectives/competencies required of a specific nursing course within their program of study without taking and completing the course in the traditional manner. The portfolio is a mechanism used to validate the acquisition of knowledge and skills congruent with course expectations and student learning outcomes. The portfolio provides objective evidence that students have acquired the content and skills through prior learning and/or practice experiences. The decision to accept the documentation provided is based on determination of the equivalency of this prior knowledge and skills that the student would be expected to demonstrate at the completion of a specific course. Read complete details of the Portfolio Policy and Options.

International Students

If you are an international student, the University requires that you also fill out an application designed specifically for international students. Please visit the International Services & Cultural Outreach website or simply call 507.457.5303 or 1.800.342.5978 to request an application.