Nursing program
The Normandale Nursing Department trains students to become entry-level professional nurses who are readied to start their careers as caring, competent members of today’s healthcare team.
The Normandale nursing program has embraced the Minnesota Alliance for Nursing Education (MANE) curriculum which is a collaboratively developed curriculum intended to eradicate barriers for students seeking to acquire their baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN).
Normandale students will attain their Associate of Science degree upon successful completion of the fifth semester of the program and may decide to take National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurse Licensure.
Normandale’s nursing program is endorsed by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and authorized by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
About the school
Normandale Community College is a two-year college situated in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1968 as Normandale State Junior College with a primary enrollment of 1,358 students, today Normandale annually admits over 10,000 students.
Normandale is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Commission.
Tuition and fees are approximately $9,904
Admission Requirements and Application Process
- Submit the Normandale Community College general application form and the $20 application fee to the Admissions Office (applicants new to Normandale only).
- The nursing curriculum MANE application deadlines are February 1 for fall and June 1 for spring the following year.
- Please see the Nursing program website for application information for detailed application instructions. http://www.normandale.edu/academics/health-sciences/nursing/apply.html
- Students wishing to petition an exemption of admission requirements must do so prior to the application deadline.
- New students are encouraged to attend a college information session; current students should call 952-358-8261 to schedule a meeting with an advisor.
- MANE information sessions are offered each semester. Visit our website for session dates and locations. http://www.normandale.edu/academics/health-sciences/nursing/mane-program/mane-info-sessions.html
Applicants for Fall 2014 must meet the following requirements before the application is processed:
- Complete semester one of the MANE curriculum plan. (ENGC 1101, CHEM 1050 or CHEM 1061, BIOL 2041, and an elective in MnTC Goal 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10.)
- Have a GPA of 2.75 or higher in the semester one coursework shown above.
- Complete the ATI TEAS V pre-entrance exam. See Normandale’s Nursing website or visithttp://www.normandale.edu/academics/health-sciences/nursing/ati-teas-v-testing.html
Submission of Nursing Program Application
When the program admission requirements are met, the nursing application form may be completed and mailed to the Health Sciences Enrollment Manager at:
Betty Blazer
Health Science Enrollment Manager
Normandale Community College
9700 France Avenue S
Bloomington, MN 55431
Applications to Normandale’s nursing program are available on campus in the Activities building and online on the Nursing Department website at: http://www.normandale.edu/Documents/nursing/MANE-Nursing-Application.pdf
Admissions policies are subject to change. Applications will be accepted under the terms in place at the time an application is received by the Health Science Division. It is the responsibility of the student to keep up-to-date on any changes which may affect their qualifications for acceptance.
Application Deadlines
The application to the nursing program is February 1 for fall semester and June 1 for spring semester. The application and all required documents must be postmarked on or before the due date.
Application Notification
Applicants will be notified in writing on or before March 15 for fall semester and July 15 for fall semester. Candidates will be instructed in their acceptance letter of the due date to accept or decline the admission offer. If a response is not received by the due date, the seat will be considered declined.
Students who are not admitted must reapply to the nursing program the following year.
Required Courses: (36 cr)
| NURS 2700 | Foundations of Nursing-Health Promotion (9) |
| NURS 2720 (LPN only) | Transition to the Role of the Professional Nurse (4) |
| NURS 2750 | Nutrition and the Role of the Professional Nurse (2) |
| NURS 2800 | Chronic & Palliative Care (7) |
| NURS 2820 | Pharmacology and the Role of the Professional Nurse (3) |
| NURS 2850 | Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing I (2) |
| NURS 2910 | Acute and Complex Care (7) |
| NURS 2920 | Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing 2 (2) |
| NURS 2950 | Nursing Leadership I (3) |
General Education Requirements: (36 cr)
| ENGC 1101 | Freshman Composition (4) |
| CHEM 1050 | Foundations of Organic and Biochemistry (3) |
| BIOL 2041 | Human Anatomy (4) |
| BIOL 2042 | Human Physiology (4) |
| BIOL 2204 | Microbiology (4) |
| PSYC 1110 | Introduction to Psychology (4) |
| COMM 1111 | Interpersonal Communication (3) |
| PSYC 2210 | Developmental Psychology (4) |
| SOC 1104 | Introduction to Sociology (3) |
| or ANTH 1127 | Cultural Anthropology (3) |
| PHIL 1103 | Ethics (3) |
| or PHIL 1180 | Biomedical Ethics (3) |
Elective Credits:
Complete one course in two different MnTC Goal Areas: 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10.
Contact/address
Normandale Community College
9700 France Avenue South
Bloomington , MN 55431
(952) 358-8200 or 1 (800) 481-5412
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