Graduate Nursing Student Resources
Graduate nursing students have access to a variety of resources, including forms, scholarships opportunities, and professional organizations.
Practicum/clinical placement is arranged for all students admitted to the programs. Placement occurs in designated regional clinical affiliate sites.
The State of Minnesota and our clinical agencies require proof of background checks, liability insurance, and other requirements for enrollment in all clinical courses, including DNP Scholarship project courses.
Admitted students are required to provide the following documentation. You will maintain and track clinical documentation in a Typhon account subscription, which is an additional education expense.
- Background Check – Minnesota (PDF): Learn how to create your Minnesota Department of Human Services Applicant Background Study and review the Background Study Notice of Privacy Practices
- Background Check – Wisconsin – Background Information Disclosure Instructions (PDF): Learn how to create your Wisconsin Department of Human Services Applicant Background Study and review the Background Study Notice of Privacy Practices
- Functional Abilities Statement (Student and Health Care Provider) (PDF)
- Health Information and Requirements for Participation in the Graduate Programs in Nursing (PDF)
- HIPAA Certification (PDF)
- Immunization Requirement: This form is required for all students and processed by WSU Health Services. It is not uploaded to your Typhon account.
- Important Notices Form (PDF): There are conditions for which accommodations may be appropriate under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Nursing Program will make all reasonable accommodations required by law for otherwise qualified individuals.
- Lab Waiver, Release & Indemnification Agreement (PDF)
View the Program Calendar & Class Schedule (PDF).
During your final semester, you must submit a graduation application to inform the University that you are completing your degree program.
Scholarships & Graduate Assistantships
In addition to the general scholarships at WSU, students in the Graduate Nursing programs can apply for many scholarships from the WSU Foundation.
These scholarship requirements vary based on several factors, such as financial need, involvement, and academic standing.
Apply for WSU Foundation ScholarshipsStudents can also apply for graduate assistantships to help fund their education.
Kappa Mu is the local chapter of Sigma, an international professional organization supporting nursing excellence.
Our chapter goal is to support members in their nursing practice, research, scholarship, and service goals, and to achieve nursing excellence in our service area.
Contact current chapter president Jen Timm at jtimm@winona.edu if you have any questions.
Attend events sponsored by the Kappa Mu chapter.
Kappa Mu scholarships (PDF) support nursing students with funding a creative activity, project, or advancing nursing education.
Learn about more Sigma scholarship opportunities.
Log into Kappa Mu to access member benefits, resources, and more.
Learn about the major writing projects that are part of the master’s and DNP program requirements.
Develop your expertise in clinical practice to enhance the quality of care and patient outcomes through the DNP Clinical Scholarship Practice Project.
Post-Master’s DNP students must complete this project with a small group.
BSN-DNP students can complete this project with a small group of peers or individually.
Review the DNP Clinical Scholarship Project Guidelines (PDF) before you start.
Explore a research question with a small group of peers through a thesis or work individually to develop a clinical practice recommendation through a Scholarly Inquiry Paper (SIP).
Review the Scholarship Inquiry Paper Project Guidelines (PDF) before you start.
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