For individuals who are licensed registered nurses with an associate degree and wish to earn a baccalaureate degree.

• Completion of at least 30 college semester credits
• Students must be admitted to the SON before taking any core nursing courses
• Minimum career grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Minimum grade of C in all required prerequisite and support courses and previous nursing courses
• All prerequisite and support courses must be taken for a letter grade; P/N is not acceptable
• One college chemistry course
• Submit a letter of recommendation from current employer
• Complete necessary requirements for clinical experiences per SON [PDF] Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook (374 KiB):
  • Current unrestricted RN licensure
  • CPR certification
  • Student health form
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Liability insurance coverage

1. Apply to Minnesota State University, Mankato
   You can apply by going to the Undergraduate Admissions website, or contact:
   Office of Admissions
   Minnesota State University, Mankato
   100 Taylor Center
   Mankato, MN 56001
   507-389-1822 (V)
   800-627-3529 (MRS/TTY)
   
2. Send transcripts to:
   Office of the Registrar
   132 Wigley Administration Center
   Minnesota State University
   Mankato, MN 56001
   ATTN: Pam Mattick

   Inform Pam Mattick that you are applying to the BS Completion Program

3. Contact Norma Krumwiede, BS Completion Program Coordinator
   Norma Krumwiede, Ed. D., RN
   BS Completion Program Coordinator
   Minnesota State University, Mankato
   360 Wissink Hall
   Mankato, MN 56001
   Phone: 507-389-6822
   Email: norma.krumwiede@mnsu.edu

1. Altered Human Functioning for RNs (N352) 3 credits
2. Gerontological Nursing for RNs (N342) 3 credits
3. Advanced Health Assessment (N452/552) 3 credits
4. Psychosocial Nursing for RNs (N402) 3 credits
5. Family Nursing for RNs (N362) 3 credits

Core nursing courses are the second type of courework. Students are encouraged to have all general education requirements and support courses met prior to beginning core nursing courses.

1. Nursing Theory and Research (N320) 5 credits
2. Provider of Care I (N382) 5 credits
3. Management and Principles of Care (N412) 5 credits
4. Provider of Care II (N472) 5 credits
5. Provider of Care II Clinical (N473) 4 credits

Norma Krumwiede, Ed. D., RN
BS Completion Program Coordinator
Minnesota State University, Mankato
360 Wissink Hall
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-6822
Email: norma.krumwiede@mnsu.edu