Sonja J. Meiers, PhD, RN

Master's Nursing Programs

Thank you for your interest in our Graduate Programs in Nursing. Below is program information for the Master’s Nursing Programs. (Applications must be post-marked by the deadline date listed.) 

Application Deadlines

The application deadline for Fall 2014 admittance is as follows: 

Master’s Nursing Program

November 15, 2013
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS)
Nurse Educator (NE)
Nursing and Organizational Leadership (NOL)

RN to MS Professional Pathway

October 15, 2013
(Must be a current WSU Undergraduate student to be eligible for this program.) 
Please contact WSU's Undergraduate Nursing office for more information at 507.285.7349

MS Program Information and Applications

 

Graduate Nursing Application

Graduate Nursing Application (including references) (pdf)

          Resume' Format (pdf)
          Clinical Practice Question (pdf)

DNP-MS-MA Application for Admission

Master of Science / Master of Arts or Professional Science Master or Doctor of Nursing Practice Application for Admission (Graduate Studies) pdf

Graduate Programs in Nursing Description

Graduate Programs in Nursing Description (pdf)

 

The Programs Description packet includes information on:
Programs Description
Program Area
Graduate Special
Specialized Programs
Description of Curriculum
Plans of Study
Course Descriptions

 

Admission Requirements

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 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); 
 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 data base 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:
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 
8. 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; 
 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 at 507.457.5303.

Plans of Study

Plans of study for Master of Science (MS) degrees at Winona State University provide detailed outlines of courses students will take. 


Course Schedule

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 Student

Graduate Special Application Process 

Graduate Special Application for Admission (pdf)
Certificate of Baccalaureate Degree (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.

Credit by Portfolio

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

International Programs

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 website or simply call 507.457.5303 or 1.800.342.5978 to request an application.

Gainful Employment Disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities that have any financial aid eligible programs that “prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation” to disclose certain information, such as program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; and the number of students who have completed the program.

View the Gainful Employment Disclosure for the following graduate certificate programs:
Adult Health Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Family Practice Nursing
Nursing Administration
Nursing Education

 

 

Winona State University Website Information

Please feel free to call or e-mail your questions to us if we can be of any further assistance.  You may also request to meet with a faculty advisor who can meet with you to establish an individualized plan of study. Our office may be reached at 507.285.7473 or email nursing@winona.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!

 
Contact Us
Graduate Programs in Nursing
WSU-Rochester
859 30th Avenue, SE
Rochester, MN 55904
nursing@winona.edu
507.285.7473
800.366.5418