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Nursing (AD) Program
Admission
Requirements
#1.
Application to the Nursing Program is a 2-step process:
- Apply to RCTC and meet college admission requirements.
- Application deadline is September 15th for the following Spring semester admission and February 1st for the following Fall semester admission. Students will be admitted according to the Admissions Point Structure.
- Applicants must submit official high school and all college transcripts for evaluation.
- Seek academic advisement to ensure that all requirements are fulfilled.
- Information sessions for prospective nursing students are held monthly.
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 (please contact Enrollment Services)
- Grade of C or better in Elementary Algebra (Math 0098 or equivalent)
#2. Apply to the Nursing Program: Complete a Nursing Program Application.
Admission: Admitted students are 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 (The deposit is applied toward the first semester tuition and is refundable if application is withdrawn in writing up to 30 days before the semester begins).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 Health Professionals (required by the 5th week of first semester).
Scholarships are available for qualifying students.
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Contact Information:
Rochester Community and Technical College
851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904-4999
Contact Info: (507) 285-7210 or 1-800-247-1296 / TTY Relay 1-800-627-3529
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RCTC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer.
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