Nursing-RN Option

The RN Option is a flexible program for Registered Nurses (RN) pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing.  RN Option courses may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.  Required courses must be taken for a letter grade. A minimum of 128 credits are needed for graduation.

MnSCU STATEWIDE NURSING ARTICULATION AGREEMENT

The following terms and conditions of articulation between nursing programs are in effect at WSU:

        I.             The candidate must have graduated from an Associate Degree program for registered nurses that is approved by the state board of nursing and based in a regionally accredited college or university.

       II.            The candidate must have been awarded the Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree in Nursing with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 and a minimum grade of "C" in each nursing course.

       III.           The candidate must have been graduated from a board approved program in nursing and have a current unencumbered authorization to practice as an RN.

      IV.           The Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree transfers to the baccalaureate institution as a whole package of nursing major and supporting courses.

       V.           Articulation Registered Nurses should not be required to complete more total credits for the degree than the generic nursing baccalaureate students.

Admission

Step 1: Admission to Winona State University

·         Send a completed Winona State University application form and the application fee to Admissions, Winona State University, P.O. Box  5838, Winona, MN 55987-5838.

·         Request that official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended be sent to the Admissions Office (Winona) and to the WSU Nursing Department (Rochester).

·         Allow 4-6 weeks for processing.  Call the Admissions Office to inquire if processing is delayed.

·         Receive notification of admission to Winona State University.

Step 2: Completion of Required Courses

·         After receiving the Official Evaluation of Credit from Admissions, arrange an appointment with a nursing advisor.

·         Five semester hours are required in upper division elective credits.  Two of the upper division credits must be in Nursing.  It is highly recommended that all upper division credits be completed prior to admission to the RN Option due to scheduling considerations.

Step 3: Admission to the Nursing Major

·         Applicants to the nursing program are admitted once a year for classes which begin in Fall of the academic year.

·         Contact the Rochester Nursing Department in the preceding fall for application materials, deadline dates, and general information. Students need to seek academic advisement prior to applying to the RN Option program to ensure that all requirements are fulfilled.

·         Select the full-time or part-time option for completing the nursing courses.

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