{"id":11557,"date":"2026-04-27T09:05:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=11557"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:05:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:05:23","slug":"student-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/nursing-health-sciences\/graduate-nursing-department\/student-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Nursing Student Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graduate nursing students have access to a variety of resources, including forms, scholarships opportunities, and professional organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block accordion\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Clinical_Documentation_Requirements\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Clinical_Documentation_Requirements\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Clinical Documentation Requirements        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>Practicum\/clinical placement is arranged for all students admitted to the programs. Placement occurs in designated regional clinical affiliate sites.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GN-Background-Study-Info-FAQs-2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Background Check \u2013 Minnesota<\/a>\u00a0(PDF): Learn how to create your Minnesota Department of Human Services Applicant Background Study and review the Background Study Notice of Privacy Practices<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GN-WI-Background-Check-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Background Check \u2013 Wisconsin &#8211; Background Information Disclosure Instructions<\/a> (PDF): Learn how to create your Wisconsin Department of Human Services Applicant Background Study and review the Background Study Notice of Privacy Practices<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GN-Functional-Abilities-Statement-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Functional Abilities Statement (Student and Health Care Provider)<\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Health-Information-Requirements-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Information and Requirements for Participation in the Graduate Programs in Nursing<\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/WSU-HIPAA-Certification-Form-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HIPAA Certification<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wellness\/health-services\/clinic-services\/immunizations\/#requirements\">Immunization Requirement<\/a>: This form is required for all students and processed by WSU Health Services. It is not uploaded to your Typhon account.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Important-Notices-Form-2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Important Notices Form<\/a> (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.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GN-PERMISSION-Waiver-Release-Indemnification-Agreement-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lab Waiver, Release &amp; Indemnification Agreement<\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Courses_Schedules\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Courses_Schedules\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Courses Schedules        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Graduate-Nursing-Class-Schedule.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Program Calendar &amp; Class Schedule<\/a> (PDF).<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Graduation_Forms\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Graduation_Forms\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Graduation Forms        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>During your final semester, you must submit a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/records-registration\/graduation\/\">graduation application<\/a> to inform the University that you are completing your degree program.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Policies_and_Procedures\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Policies_and_Procedures\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Policies &amp; Procedures        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Graduate-Nursing-Student-Handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graduate Nursing Handbook<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Graduate-Nursing-Policy-Manual-Review-2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graduate Nursing Policy Assurances Form<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Name-Badge-Form-Procedures.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Name Badge Form and Procedures<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Graaduate-Nursing-Request-Exception-2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request for Exception Form<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Student_Data_Forms\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Student_Data_Forms\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Student Data Forms        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Consent-Release-and-Authorization-to-Use-Likeness-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consent, Release and Authorization to Use Likeness Form<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Permission-to-Use-Student-Work-2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Permission to Use Student Work Form<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Student-Authorization-for-Release-of-Information-2010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Authorization of Release of Information Form<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarships &amp; Graduate Assistantships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/financial-aid\/paying-for-college\/scholarships\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/financial-aid\/paying-for-college\/scholarships\/\">general scholarships<\/a> at WSU, students in the Graduate Nursing programs can apply for many scholarships from the WSU Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These scholarship requirements vary based on several factors, such as financial need, involvement, and academic standing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/winona.academicworks.com\/\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button-- cta-button--light\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\" >\n    <span>Apply for WSU Foundation Scholarships <\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students can also apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/financial-aid\/paying-for-college\/assistantships\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/financial-aid\/paying-for-college\/assistantships\/\">graduate assistantships<\/a> to help fund their education.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guides for Writing Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about the major writing projects that are part of the master\u2019s and DNP program requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Clinical Scholarship Practice Project<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Scholarly Paper<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Clinical Scholarship Practice Project<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Develop your expertise in clinical practice to enhance the quality of care and patient outcomes through the DNP Clinical Scholarship Practice Project.<\/p>\n<p>Post-Master&#8217;s DNP students must complete this project with a small group.<\/p>\n<p>BSN-DNP students can complete this project with a small group of peers or individually.<\/p>\n<p>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DNP-Clinical-Scholarship-Project-Guidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DNP Clinical Scholarship Project Guidelines<\/a> (PDF) before you start.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Scholarly Paper<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Explore a research question to develop a clinical practice recommendation through a Scholarly Paper.<\/p>\n<p>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Scholarly-Paper-Guidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scholarly Paper Guidelines<\/a> (PDF) before you start.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Sigma &#8211; Kappa Mu Chapter<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kappamu.sigmanursing.org\/home\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kappamu.sigmanursing.org\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kappa Mu<\/a> is the local chapter of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sigmanursing.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sigmanursing.org\">Sigma<\/a>, an international professional organization supporting nursing excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Events<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Scholarships<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-3\">Member Resources<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Events<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Attend <a href=\"https:\/\/kappamu.sigmanursing.org\/events\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">events<\/a> sponsored by the Kappa Mu chapter.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Scholarships<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kappa-Mu-Chapter-Scholarship-Application-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kappa Mu scholarships<\/a>\u00a0(PDF) support nursing students with funding a creative activity, project, or advancing nursing education.<\/p>\n<p>Learn about more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sigmanursing.org\/advance-elevate\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sigma scholarship opportunities.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Member Resources<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Log into <a href=\"https:\/\/identity.sigmanursing.org\/Account\/Login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kappa Mu<\/a> to access member benefits, resources, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact the Graduate Nursing Department<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Graduate Nursing Department\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           WSU Rochester on Broadway\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>400 South Broadway, Suite 204<\/p>\n<p>Rochester, MN 55904<\/p>\n<p>507.535.2580<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:gradnursing@winona.edu\" 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