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M State Nursing Admissions

M State has three nursing programs:

  • Practical Nursing (PN)
  • Associate Degree Registered Nursing (Generic)
  • Associate Degree Registered Nursing for currently licensed Practical Nurses (LPN to RN Mobility Option).


All three require an admissions exam. Be sure to sign up for the correct exam for the program you want.

Information Found Below:

  • Admissions Exams
  • Application Packets & Information
  • Application Deadlines
 

Associate Degree (RN Mobility) Admissions Exam

The Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE I): Foundations of Nursing, offered through the National League for Nursing, will be the primary criteria for admission to the M State Associate Degree (RN Mobility) Nursing Program for Fall 2012-Spring 2013. Refer to the NACE I Frequently Asked Questions below.

NACE I Registration:

To view test dates and register for the NACE I exam, visit the NLN site and click "Register." You will need to create an account with NLN; you will then be allowed to register for a test date. NLN adds updated test dates to the site regularly.

Read the Admission Requirements for Associate Degree (RN Mobility) Nursing prior to completing the online Mobility Nursing application.

(220 KB)   NACE I Frequently Asked Questions   [PDF]
(99 KB)   NACE I Registration Directions   [PDF]

 

Practical Nursing and Associate Degree (RN Generic) Nursing Admissions Exam

The National League for Nursing Pre-Admission Examination (NLN PAX) will be the primary criteria for admission to the M State Practical Nursing and Associate Degree (RN Generic) Nursing programs for Fall 2012-Summer 2013. Refer to the PAX Frequently Asked Questions below.

Nursing Pre-Admission Exam (PAX) Preparation Course:
Participate in the study course for $20. See the Nursing Study Course Flyer below for more information and registration details.

PAX Registration:

To view test dates and register for the PAX-PN or PAX-RN, visit the NLN site and click "Register." You will need to create an account with NLN; you will then be allowed to register for a test date. NLN adds additional test dates to the site regularly.

Read the Admission Requirements for Practical Nursing or Associate Degree (RN Generic) Nursing prior to completing the online Practical Nursing or Generic Nursing applications.

(299 KB)   Nursing Study Course   [PDF]
(235 KB)   PAX Frequently Asked Questions   [PDF]
(99 KB)   PAX Registration Directions   [PDF]

 

Moorhead Practical Nursing Summer 2012

The deadline has been extended for the Practical Nursing Summer 2012 Program for the Moorhead campus. Applications are due February 13, 2012. Print and complete the following application and send to M State Processing Center PO Box 309 Perham, MN 56573.

Moorhead Practical Nursing (Summer 2012) Application

 

Application Packets & Information for Summer 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013 and Summer 2013

(494 KB)   Admission Requirements Generic Nursing   [PDF]
(490 KB)   Admission Requirements Mobility Nursing   [PDF]
(494 KB)   Admission Requirements Practical Nursing   [PDF]
(313 KB)   Confidentiality of NCLEX® Examination   [PDF]
(19 KB)   Confidentiality of NCLEX® Examination Info   [PDF]
(24 KB)   Directions for Submitting Background Study   [PDF]
(129 KB)   Licensure Fact Sheet   [PDF]
(573 KB)   M State Nursing Handbook   [PDF]
(212 KB)   Moorhead Mobility Orientation Packet   [PDF]
(460 KB)   Moorhead Practical Nursing Summer 2012   [PDF]
(461 KB)   Moorhead Practical Nursing Summer 2012   [PDF]
(348 KB)   Nursing Health Form   [PDF]
(158 KB)   Nursing Orientation   [PDF]
(22 KB)   Nursing Scholarship Possibilities   [PDF]
(29 KB)   Nursing Standards   [PDF]

 

Application Deadlines

Below is a list of our priority and secondary nursing application deadlines. Please check back frequently as dates are added regularly.

Practical Nursing

Campus

Acceptance Status

Program Start

Deadline for Applying:

Moorhead

Currently accepting applications

Program begins Summer 2012

February 13, 2012

Detroit Lakes

Priority deadline expired

Program begins Fall 2012

January 3, 2012

Moorhead

Priority deadline expired

Program begins Fall 2012

January 3, 2012

Wadena

Priority deadline expired

Program begins Fall 2012

January 3, 2012

Fergus Falls

Currently accepting applications

Program begins Spring 2013

July 16, 2012

Moorhead

Currently accepting applications

Program begins Spring 2013

July 16, 2012

Moorhead

Currently accepting applications

Program begins Summer 2013

September 4, 2012


Associate Degree (Generic) Nursing

Campus

Acceptance Status

Program Start

Deadline for Applying:

Fergus Falls

Priority deadline expired

Program begins Fall 2012

January 3, 2012

Wadena

Priority deadline expired

Program begins Fall 2012

January 3, 2012

Detroit Lakes

Currently accepting applications

Program begins Spring 2013

July 16 , 2012


Associate Degree (Mobility) Nursing

Campus

Acceptance Status

Program Start

Deadline for Applying:

Fergus Falls

Priority deadline expired

Program begins Fall 2012

January 30, 2012

Wadena

Priority deadline expired

Program begins Fall 2012

January 30, 2012

Moorhead

Priority deadline expired

Program begins Fall 2012

January 30, 2012

Detroit Lakes

Currently accepting applications

Program begins Spring 2013

April 16, 2012

Last modified: February 2nd, 2012 at 02:07pm