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Accepted Nursing Students

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Welcome to the M State Nursing program! We are excited that you have chosen to pursue your nursing career with us. We are proud of our history and excited about our future as we continue to excel in nursing education. M State faculty and staff are here to support you.

Whether you're a prospective or admitted student, please bookmark this page. It includes important information about program and clinical required documents, program technical performance standards and the program Policies and Procedures Manual.

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Policies and procedures manual

M State's Nursing Program Policies and Procedures Manual is updated periodically. The most current version will always be located here. When changes are made, students will be notified via D2L Brightspace and email.

Nursing Program Policies and Procedures Manual Spring 2024

Practical Nursing Student Handbook Spring 2025

Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI)

ATI is a comprehensive assessment and review program integrated into all Nursing program courses. The package includes access to computer modules, content review, lab skills and a live NCLEX Review Course delivered at each campus at the end of the program.

Fees for ATI are attached to courses within the nursing curriculum. ATI determines the fees assessed. Students repeating a course where the ATI fee is assessed will have the fee waived by contacting the director of nursing or course faculty.

Required documents

Please upload the following to CastleBranch by July 1 for fall admits or Dec. 1 for spring admits:

  • Health forms
  • Supporting documentation
  • American Heart Association BLS certification documentation (CPR)
  • Evidence of CNA experience

All required documents and background checks must be current and maintained while participating in M State's Nursing program.

Once accepted, you'll receive more information about CastleBranch. NOTE: Influenza vaccine is not available until September or October. Please upload that documentation as directed before Oct. 30.

Upon admission, you'll be required to submit a completed health division health form. Any time your physical or emotional health status changes significantly, you must upload a A Certification of Medical Clearance before participating in clinical or lab activities.

If you have questions, please contact the college lab assistant at the campus you will attend:

Nursing laptop requirement

Students in nursing courses on any M State campus must have laptops. Computer specifications are posted at LPN to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge, Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing. Information about network capacity is available through the campus Computer Help Centers. All policies concerning laptop applications will apply. Laptop cost is not included in the cost of tuition, fees and books. The use of computers in the classroom is guided by course syllabi.

Technical standards

Technical standards are required abilities for effective performance in Minnesota State nursing education programs. The standards are compatible with the scope of practice as defined by the Minnesota State Board of Nursing. The examples show how a standard may be applied in entry-level nursing education programs. The examples listed are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be a complete list of all tasks in an entry-level nursing program. Reasonable accommodations to meet standards may be available for otherwise program-qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact the college Accessibility Resources office as soon as possible if you think you may need an accommodation for a disability.

Standards presented and revised by Minnesota Practical Nursing Education and Associate Degree Education Directors Association on 1/29/10.

Intellectual standards

Communication standards

Environmental standards

Motor skills standards

Senses standards