Winona State University

Winona State University P.O. Box 5838 Winona, MN 55987-5838 Phone: 507-457-5000 November 1, 2015 Dear Nursing Program Applicant: Thank you for your interest in the undergraduate nursing program at Winona State University. Please review the following information carefully. The application for admission to the WSU nursing program is attached. This application is for the Fall 2016 Semester Admission only. All application materials must be received no later than February 1, 2016 by 4:00 p.m. Be sure to fill out your information accurately especially your WSU e-mail address. An e-mail will be sent to your WSU e-mail to verify that your application has been received. If you do not receive an email by January 29, 2016, you will need to contact our office by 4:00 p.m. on February 1, 2016 to verify that your application has been received. No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Breakdown for Admission Criteria: 60% prerequisite GPA (calculated on the 3 most recent natural sciences, not including nutrition, 3 most recent social sciences, English and statistics), 20% TEAS score, 15% starting coursework at WSU or Rochester Community & Technical College (RCTC), and 5% not repeating or withdrawing from any prerequisites. ** All students admitted to the Nursing: Generic Option for Fall 2016, must complete all prerequisites, including the requirement for certification as a nursing assistant, listed as active on a Nursing Assistant Registry within the United States before courses begin for Fall 2016. For more information, please see attached letter in the application packet. Reminders for applicants: 1. Review admission policies and procedures to be sure your file is complete and you are ready to apply. Complete the Application Readiness Checklist at http://www.winona.edu/nursingandhs/nurseadmissions.asp The checklist is designed to be completed on the computer. Print out the completed checklist, sign, attach and submit with your application for admission. You need not print the checklist in color. 2. Applicants for admission must be declared as nursing candidates (PNUG or PNGE) as of the application due date. 3. Students who signed the Preferred Admission Contract as first-year WSU students and meet the contract requirements will have first priority for admission to the nursing program. 4. Students with credits earned at other colleges or universities, including college credits earned while in high school and credits for CNA courses completed at community and technical colleges, must verify that all transcripts have been received by WSU and that all completed courses are reflected on the student Degree Audit Report (DAR) as of the application due date. The Department of Nursing Undergraduate Progression Committee will meet in March to review applicant files and determine who will be admitted to the nursing program. By mid-april, each person applying to the nursing program will receive a letter regarding his or her admission status at his or her permanent address in official university records. Nursing is an exciting and personally satisfying profession. The faculty looks forward to working with you as you prepare to become a professional nurse. Please do not hesitate to contact the Department of Nursing if you have any questions. The Winona Campus Nursing Department telephone number is (507) 457-5120 and the Rochester Campus Nursing Department telephone number is (507) 285-7349. Sincerely, The Department of Nursing Undergraduate Progression Committee

WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY College of Nursing and Health Sciences Department of Nursing APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE NURSING MAJOR FOR FALL 2016 GENERIC OPTION WINONA & ROCHESTER CAMPUS Due Date: February 1, 2016 by 4:00 p.m. Full Legal Name Last First Middle Previous Warrior ID # WSU E-mail: Please note: Your Letter of Acceptance will go to your permanent address in official university records. Phone # - Cell Permanent Home Phone First semester of attendance at WSU: Date of high school graduation: (Requirement) (Month/Year) (Month/Year) Cumulative GPA (including all WSU and transfer credits): Are you currently attending WSU? Yes No Names of All Institutions Attended* Including WSU (If more space is needed, list on a separate sheet) Are these college credits earned while in high school? (Y/N) Dates of Attendance GPA Degrees /Certificates (i.e. CNA, AA/AS) * All college level credits taken while in high school will be counted as transfer credits. COMPLETION OF PREREQUISITE COURSE WORK WITH GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER (At least 4 of 5 Natural Sciences with Chem 210 or 4 of 6 with Chem 212 & 213, 3 of 4 Social Sciences, English 111, and Statistics must be completed with a grade of C or better or AP credit in order to apply. Show grade as AP for AP courses.) Course or its Equivalent per Official Evaluation of Credit (Degree Audit Report (DAR)) Biology 206 Normal Nutrition ~ OR ~ HERS 205 Nutrition for Lifetime Fitness 209 Microbiology 211 Anatomy & Physiology I 212 Anatomy & Physiology II Chemistry 210 General, Organic & Biochemistry ~ OR ~ 212 Principles of Chemistry I ~ AND ~ 213 Principles of Chemistry II Psychology 210 Introduction to Psychological Science 250 Developmental Psychology Sociology 150 Introduction to Sociology 212 Sociology of Families Completed Grade Received Will complete by May 6 List Other Plans for Completion English 111 College Reading and Writing Statistics 110, 301 or 305 or Psychology 231 I certify that the information I have provided on this application is correct to the best of my knowledge and that the Department of Nursing may request additional information upon admission to the major. I understand that if information submitted on my application is found to be inaccurate or incomplete, my admission to the nursing program will be forfeit. Applicant Signature Date COMPLETE AND ATTACH THE PREVIOUS NURSING EDUCATION FORM, STUDENT REVIEW OF NURSING ADMISSION PROCEDURES/POLICIES FORM AND ADMISSION READINESS CHECKLIST.

Previous Nursing Education Form Please return this form with your admission application. NAME: Date: CAMPUS PREFERENCE: No Preference Winona Rochester Give reason(s) for any campus preference, including participation in WSU athletics or musical ensembles, RA status, or use of access services: CNA CERTIFICATE: Yes No NURSING ASSISTANT REGISTRY WITHIN THE UNITED STATES: Yes (specify state) No Plan for completing CNA and State Registry: ***You must be active on a nursing assistant registry within the United States by the first day of classes for fall semester. *** PREVIOUS NURSING EDUCATION HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY BEEN ENROLLED IN A NURSING PROGRAM? Yes No If yes, list the name of the program and the dates that you attended. List the dates of your most recent clinical experiences and the type of experiences. You must request a letter from the academic head of the program stating that you are eligible for continuing in or readmission to that program: The letter should be sent directly to Dean William McBreen, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Winona State University, P. O. Box 5838, Stark 301A, Winona, MN 55987 The letter must be received by the application due date. You may be asked to supply more information if you wish to transfer nursing courses. RETURN THIS FORM AND STUDENT REVIEW OF NURSING ADMISSION PROCEDURES/POLICIES TO THE NURSING OFFICE: WSU Department of Nursing PO Box 5838-303 Stark Hall Winona MN 55987-5838 (507) 457-5120 1-800-242-8978 Ext. 5120 Administrative Assistant: Melissa Neitzel mneitzel@winona.edu DUE DATE FOR NURSING APPLICATIONS IS: Monday, February 1, 2016 BY 4:00 P.M. Complete the Application Readiness Checklist at http://www.winona.edu/nursingandhs/nurseadmissions.asp The checklist is designed to be completed on the computer. Print out the completed checklist, sign, attach and submit with your application for admission. The checklist need not be printed in color.

Department of Nursing STUDENT REVIEW OF NURSING ADMISSION PROCEDURES/POLICIES Please return this signed form with your admission application. SIGNATURE REQUIRED The following policies and admission procedures pertain to the Fall 2016 nursing admission. Note that these policies are also found in your WSU catalog and the letter accompanying your nursing application. You are responsible for meeting all admission criteria and making sure that your file is complete. To be considered for admission to the WSU Nursing Program, you must: 1. be accepted to Winona State University with a declared nursing candidate major (PNUG or PNGE) prior to applying for admission to the nursing program 2. have a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or above 3. have completed at least 45 credit hours 4. have completed at least 4 of 5 natural sciences, 3 of 4 social sciences, Statistics, and English at time of application (Natural and social science prerequisites must have been completed within the last 5 years. English and statistics must have been completed within the last 10 years.) 5. have a plan for completing all prerequisite courses; (NOTE: All prerequisites must be completed with a C or higher before starting the nursing major in the fall.) 6. complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test prior to application. (The TEAS may be taken only once, and should be taken the semester of application to the nursing program.) 7. submit transcripts for all college credits completed, including CNA courses completed at community or technical colleges, so that all credits completed are reflected on your Degree Audit Report by the application due date 8. submit your completed application form by 4:00 p.m., Monday, February 1, 2016. Your application must be received (not postmarked) by the application due date. Late applications will not be accepted. Breakdown for Admission Criteria: 60% prerequisite GPA (calculated on the 3 most recent natural sciences, not including nutrition, 3 most recent social sciences, English and statistics), 20% TEAS score, 15% starting coursework at WSU or RCTC, and 5% not repeating or withdrawing from any prerequisites. For the Fall semester 2016 nursing admission process, priority consideration will be given to students who are enrolled in and meet the criteria of the preferred admission contract. The preferred admission contract is not a guarantee of admission. To continue in the preferred admission contract, the student must: 1. Be qualified to begin college-level (i.e., non-remedial) science, mathematics/statistics, and English courses as required by the nursing major. If the student takes MATH 050 or English 099, this contract is void. All 100-level university courses are acceptable and not considered remedial. 2. Meet with a WSU nursing advisor every semester to develop a plan for courses. 3. Meet any University or program GPA and/or grade requirements as stipulated in the University catalog and/or schedule of classes. 4. Successfully complete an average course load of 15 credits each fall and spring semester. The student must have completed at least 45 credit hours prior to application to the nursing major. 5. Have completed at least 4 of 5 natural sciences, 3 of 4 social sciences, Statistics, and English at time of application. 6. Complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better. 7. Not have withdrawn ( W ) or repeated any nursing prerequisite course once enrolled at WSU. 8. Apply for admission to the nursing major after his or her third semester of coursework at Winona State University. 9. Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 at the time of first application to the nursing major. The GPA is not rounded up. 10. Earn a Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) score of proficient, advanced or exemplary. This test must be taken during the sophomore year. The results must be received before application to the nursing major. The TEAS may be taken only once. Students may apply to the nursing program only once under the preferred admission status. I have reviewed the Nursing program admission criteria. I know that I am responsible for monitoring my admission status, including submitting required transcripts and evaluations of transfer credit. I agree to complete all nursing prerequisites before beginning the major in Spring 2016. I have completed, signed and attached the Application Readiness Checklist to my application form. I understand that if information submitted on my application is found to be inaccurate or incomplete, my admission to the nursing program will be forfeit. Student s Signature: Date:

DO NOT RETURN THIS PAGE USE THIS WSU NURSING APPLICATION TRACKING FORM to track your application for Fall 2016 For students with transfer credits, including PSEO credits: You must submit official transcripts for all college level courses, including CNA courses completed at community or technical colleges for college credit, to the WSU Admissions Office (not the WSU Nursing Department) as soon as possible, and no later than January 1, 2016 so that your credits can be evaluated for transfer and included on your Degree Audit Report as of the application due date. If you have credits from other schools within the Minnesota State Colleges and University (MNSCU) System, WSU is able to process a copy of transcripts electronically. Students are simply asked to complete the online request form available at http://www.winona.edu/registrar/media/etranscripts.pdf If you have previously submitted your transcripts and all courses are reflected on your DAR, you do not need to resubmit transcripts. Requested official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended other than WSU Contacted WSU Admissions Office to check on status of transcripts received at WSU. Date(s) called: All transcripts needed have been received in WSU Admissions Office. Date verified: Verified that all transferred courses are reflected on Degree Audit Report (DAR) as of the application due date. For all applicants: Instructions for accessing your Degree Audit Report (DAR) online Go to the Winona State home page: www.winona.edu Click on Resources in the top menu bar, then on Find a Course In the course search screen, click on Login under Student e-services in the left menu. You will login using your StarID and password. If you have difficulty in logging in, click the Need Login Help? link and then the link to the StarID Self Service page to activate your StarID or reset your password. Click on Grades & Transcripts in the left menu. Click on Interactive Degree Audit Report Click on link to review. Verify that all of your transfer credits are shown on your DAR. If something is missing, you may need to contact Admissions to verify that your transcript has been received, and to get more information about when it will be processed and included in your DAR. Mailed or hand delivered nursing program application to Winona Campus Nursing Department. Application must be received (not postmarked) by 4:00 pm, Monday, February 1, 2016. Received e-mail from WSU Nursing Department that application has been received by January 29, 2016. Received letter from WSU nursing program regarding admission status [should receive by 1 st or 2 nd week of April; if not, contact the Nursing Department]. If accepted to the nursing program, your Confirmation of Admission must be returned by the due date.

To: Applicants for admission to the Generic Option of the Nursing Major Fall 2016 All students admitted to the B.S. major in Nursing: Generic option for Fall 2016 must complete an approved nursing assistant training program that meets state and federal requirements to work in certified nursing and boarding care homes and be listed on a Nursing Assistant Registry within the United States. This means that: All students admitted to the Nursing: Generic Option for Fall 2016, must complete all prerequisites, including the requirement for certification as a nursing assistant, and be listed as active on a Nursing Assistant Registry within the United States. A copy of your CNA certificate should be submitted to the nursing department before courses begin for Fall semester 2016. As you select a nursing assistant course: Be sure that upon completion of the course you are eligible to take the Certification Exam for Nursing Assistant. Courses that meet this requirement are, as noted above, approved nursing assistant training programs that meet state and federal requirements for employment in certified nursing and boarding care homes. After you successfully complete the exam, you will be a certified nursing assistant and your name will appear on the Nursing Assistant Registry in the state in which you completed the exam. Students are responsible for all costs, registration and testing fees, and course arrangements. To find listings of certified programs in Minnesota see the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry home page at: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/profinfo/narinfo/aboutnar.html Dr. Martha Scheckel, Department Chair