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Nursing (AD) Program
Admission
Requirements
Prerequisites:
- High school diploma or GED
- Nursing Assistant Course (NA 1500 or equivalent)
- Cumulative GPA 2.5 or above
- Grade of C or better in a full year of high school or
one semester of college in the following courses:
- Biology with a lab component within the last 5 years
- Chemistry with a lab component within the last 5 years
- Demonstrated college level reading and writing skills required (**)
- Grade of C or better in Elementary Algebra (Math 0098
or equivalent) (**)
** Please call the Welcome Center at (507) 285-7557 for further information on academic assessments.
Application to the Nursing Program is a 3-step process:
- Apply to RCTC and meet college admission requirements, this includes submitting official high school and college transcripts (if any) for evaluation.
- Seek academic advisement to ensure that all prerequisites are completed.
- Complete and submit an Nursing Program Application by September 15 for the next Spring semester or February 1 for the next Fall semester. Students will be admitted according to the Admissions Point Structure.
- Information sessions for prospective nursing students are held monthly.
Admission: Admitted students will be required:
- To attend a mandatory Nursing Orientation. Nursing acceptance letter will identify the sessions and times available.
- To pay a $300 deposit to hold a place in the Nursing Program. (The deposit is applied toward the first semester tuition and is refundable if application is withdrawn in writing up to 30 days before the semester begins).
- To purchase Nursing Liability insurance as an attached fee each semester.
- To submit completed health forms, physical exam, immunizations, hepatitis, annual mantoux and health insurance documentation.
- To complete the State of Minnesota Background Study Form (completed during Nursing Orientation).
- To obtain and remain current with CPR for the Professional Rescuer/ Health Care Provider.
Scholarships are available for qualifying students.
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Updated: May 9, 2011 12:06 PM
