Minot State University BSN Nursing Reviews

Nursing program

• A BS in Nursing degree is a 4-year course of study and also provides a wide background of liberal arts, sciences and also general education as the least foundation for professional nursing. Students receive guidance and also instruction from faculty who are Master’s or higher degree prepared registered nurses.
• The faculty makes use of various teaching methods as well as offer various learning possibilities, including independent and modular study, seminar participation, formal classroom lectures, web-based, simulated practice in the Learning Resource Center, field trips, and different clinical experiences. Although clinical locations are subject to change, clinical experience is available in metropolitan and also rural hospitals, nursing homes, community-public health organizations, and also specialized

About the school

• Minot State University (shortened as MSU or MiSU) is a 4-year institution of higher learning in Minot, North Dakota, United States. Established in 1913 as a regular school, Minot State University is the third-largest institution in North Dakota, offering undergraduate and also graduate degree programs.

Total estimated cost of attendance is approximate $24,350

Following are the minimum requirements for BSN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:

1. Completed Minot State University admission requirements. This needs to be done before making application to the nursing major.
2. Completed all science courses within 10 years prior to admission to the nursing major. Students with a previous bachelors degree in a professional clinical health care role (ex: radiology, medical technologist) who have documented clinical practice within the last 10 years may have the 10 year science policy waived. If the student accepts the waiver, their transcribed grade for science courses will be used for application.
3. Maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75.*
4. Achieved a minimum grade of “C” in each required support course. (Support courses that are repeated must be successfully completed with a “C” or better prior to application.)
5. Required Lab Science Courses can be repeated only once with the most current grade being used for RSGPA.
6. Achieved a GPA of 2.8 in required support courses.
7. Completed or enrolled in a minimum of 50 SH
8. Completed a minimum of 8 required support courses of which two are Sciences (Biol 142, Biol 220, Biol 221, Chem 115).
9. Completed or enrolled in all required support courses for the nursing major.

• BIOL 142 General Microbiology 4
• BIOL 220 Anatomy & Physiology I 4
• BIOL 221 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
• CHEM 115 Introductory Chemistry 4
• SOC 110 Intro to Sociology 3
• PSY 111 Intro to Psychology 3
• ENG 110 or 120 College Composition I or II 3
• HMS 213 Life Span Growth & Development 3
• NURS 253 Nursing Perspectives 3
• COMM 110 Fund of Public Speaking 3
• HMS 240 Nutrition 3
• Cultural Course (HMS 333, SS 283, Soc 374)
• Cultural courses must address a variety of cultures.

1. Effective Fall 2017: All students born outside the United States or Canada must complete the TOEFL: IBT with a minimum cumulative score of 84; and a Reading score of 15 or higher, Listening score of 15 or higher, Speaking score of 26 or higher, and Writing score of 17 or higher. Official results must be sent directly from the testing agency (www.ets.org/toefl).

Current Standard:  All students born outside the United States and Canada must complete the TOEFL:IBT with a minimum score of 79 or minimum paper based score of 550 as a requirement for admission into the nursing major.

1. All applicants must take the TEAS test and achieve a “proficient” level score to be eligible for admission.
2. A 1-2 page essay on your philosophy of nursing must be included with the application.
3. Two references must be submitted before the deadline for application. The reference form may be downloaded from the DON web page. These reference forms must be mailed directly to the Department of Nursing at Minot State University by the recommender (not the applicant).
4. The signature of your advisor is required for admission application. It is expected that you communicate through email, phone, or in person with your advisor during the application process.

Contact:

Address: 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND 58707, USA

Phone: 800-777-0750

Website: http://www.minotstateu.edu/