M State has three nursing programs:
All three require an admissions exam. Be sure to sign up for the correct exam for the program you want.
Information Found Below:
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 (Advanced Standing) 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 (Advanced Standing) Nursing prior to completing the online Associate Degree (Advanced Standing) Nursing application.
(219 KB) NACE I Frequently Asked Questions [PDF]
(99 KB) NACE I Registration Directions [PDF]
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.
(235 KB) PAX Frequently Asked Questions [PDF]
(99 KB) PAX Registration Directions [PDF]
Associate Degree (Generic) Nursing Application for Fall 2012 and Spring 2013
Admission Requirements for Associate Degree (Generic) Nursing
Associate Degree (Advanced Standing) Nursing Application for Fall 2012 and Spring 2013
Admission Requirements for Associate Degree (Advanced Standing) Nursing
*Associate Degree (Advanced Standing) Nursing Application is for current LPNs or LPN students who are seeking to become registered nurses*
Practical Nursing Application for Fall 2012, Spring 2013 and Summer 2013
Admission Requirements for Practical Nursing
(537 KB) Admission Requirements Advanced Standing [PDF]
(494 KB) Admission Requirements Generic 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]
Below is a list of our priority, secondary and extended nursing application deadlines. Please check back frequently as dates are added regularly.
Practical Nursing| Campus | Acceptance Status | Program Start | Deadline for Applying |
| Detroit Lakes | Currently Accepting Applications (Extended Deadline) | Program begins Fall 2012 | June 11, 2012 |
| Moorhead | Deadline expired | Program begins Fall 2012 | April 2, 2012 |
| Wadena | Currently Accepting Applications (Extended Deadline) | Program begins Fall 2012 | June 11, 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 |
| Campus | Acceptance Status | Program Start | Deadline for Applying |
| Fergus Falls | Deadline expired | Program begins Fall 2012 | April 2, 2012 |
| Wadena | Deadline expired | Program begins Fall 2012 | April 2, 2012 |
| Detroit Lakes | Currently accepting applications | Program begins Spring 2013 | July 16, 2012 |
| Campus | Acceptance Status | Program Start | Deadline for Applying |
| Fergus Falls | Currently Accepting Applications (Extended Deadline) | Program begins Fall 2012 | May 14, 2012 |
| Wadena | Currently Accepting Applications (Extended Deadline) | Program begins Fall 2012 | May 14, 2012 |
| Moorhead | Currently Accepting Applications (Extended Deadline) | Program begins Fall 2012 | June 8, 2012 |
| Detroit Lakes | Currently Accepting Applications | Program begins Spring 2013 | July 16, 2012 |
Last modified: May 15th, 2012 at 01:20pm