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Nursing: Traditional (RN) Track or LPN to RN Track
Program Information
Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC), along with other nursing programs in the Minnesota State System, is in the process of transitioning out of the Minnesota Alliance for Nursing Education (MANE) alliance. Campuses that were formerly part of the MANE program will offer a nursing program tailored for their respective campus. This includes a separate application form and process for each college.
The nursing program at ARCC will continue to prepare graduates to provide care to individuals, families, and communities in health promotion, acute and chronic illness, and at the end of life. We will continue to offer a nursing program that leverages evidence-based, innovative practices to produce knowledgeable, diverse, and skilled nursing graduates.
The Dual Admission nursing program at ARCC remains designed to be completed in as little as four years of full-time study. Successful completion of in as few as four semesters leads to the option for an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing offered by Anoka-Ramsey Community College and eligibility to take the NCLEX RN licensure examination. Nursing students may then continue for additional semesters leading to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing (BSN) offered by Metropolitan State University or Minnesota State University Moorhead. Nursing courses at ARCC are offered daytime only during the spring and fall semester.
Dual Admission Information for current and future ARCC nursing students and for students:
Minnesota State University-Moorhead (MSUM) Dual Admission RN to BSN
Metropolitan State University (Metro) Dual Admission RN to BSN
Metropolitan State University (Metro) Progression for Students Accepted through Spring 2024
Changes are coming for the Fall 2025 admission cycle for Nursing
The program will no longer be using the TEAS test as part of the application process starting Fall 2025, but will be changing to the Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT). The Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT) must be taken to be considered for admission to the Nursing program starting with the Fall 2025 application.
The Fall 2025 application cycle opens January 1st, 2025 and is open through midnight February 1st, 2025.
The HSRT testing window for Fall 2025 is from November 1st 2024 until February 1st 2025 when both the testing and application window will close. The link to the testing registration will be provided closer to the actual testing dates.
The HSRT is a 50 minute, 35 question, multiple choice, online exam designed to measure critical thinking skills that requires you to read information and respond to questions based on the reading. All information needed to answer the questions is in the reading, so there is no need for healthcare background information.
The HSRT can only be taken once per application cycle. Only the first exam will be considered with your application. Students are responsible for any additional charges. There is a $32 fee payable when scheduling in RegisterBlast. A Photo ID is required.
Testing Accommodations must be approved by the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) prior to scheduling the exam.
Nursing Holistic Admissions at ARCC
The Anoka-Ramsey Community College nursing admissions review team evaluates nursing applications from a holistic review lens. The holistic review team carefully evaluates three components of the application materials submitted to determine applicants’ preparedness for the rigor of the nursing program.
Metrics (TEAS score, general education course completion): 50%
Experience (education, work and volunteer experience, LPN status): 35%
Attributes (essays): 15%
Review details about these components on application materials provided on this webpage.
The MANE nursing curriculum remains in effect for current nursing students and students accepted to the nursing program at ARCC through the Spring 2024 term. The new ARCC nursing curriculum begins with students accepted to the Fall 2024 term. Curriculum plans for respective terms are available on this webpage.
APPLYING TO THE NURSING PROGRAM AT ARCC:
The nursing application form is posted on the nursing webpage under Important Links during respective Spring and Fall application cycles. NEW: An LPN cohort will be offered on the Cambridge campus only starting with the Spring 2025 application cycle. The LPN cohort will continue to be offered on the Coon Rapids campus only in fall application cycles.
- Spring 2025 Semester Cohort: Application opens for two months April 1 through June 1; application submission deadline is June 1 at 11:59p.m. Decision notifications are emailed to applicants August 1.
- Fall 2025 Semester Cohort: Application opens for one month January 1 through February 1; application submission deadline is February 1 at 11:59p.m. Decision notifications are emailed to applicants April 1.
- Spring 2026 Semester Cohort: Application opens for one month June 1 through July 1; application submission deadline is July 1 at 11:59p.m. Decision notifications are emailed to applicants September 1.
Please review all the information below before applying to the ARCC nursing program.
Nursing Program Application and Admissions Information Session Video (25:42)
Nursing Program Admission Criteria for Spring 2025
Nursing Application Guide Sheet
Nursing Program Guides/Curriculum Plans
CNA Information Packet
Supplementary Information
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Important Links
NURSING APPLICATION
The nursing application link will be posted here during respective cohort application cycles. Fall cohort: December 1 through February 1. Spring cohort: April 1 through June 1. Please review all the application and admissions information on this webpage before applying to the nursing program at ARCC.
The Spring 2025 Nursing Program Application form will be posted here April 1, 2024 through midnight June 1, 2024.
Nursing Program Exception Request
Official Program Guidesheet for Students Accepted Through Spring 2024
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Ask Anoka-Ramsey
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Program Credits
Program Requirements for student admitted through Spring 2024 35 General Education/MnTC for student admitted through Spring 2024 40 Total 75 Program Requirements for student admitted starting Fall 2024 34 General Education/MnTC for students admitted starting Fall 2024 30 Total 64 -
Important Deadlines
Deadlines for Nursing Academic Standards Petitions
Fall: Jan. 15
Spring: May 15Nursing Application Periods
Fall: Dec. 1 - Feb. 1
Spring: April 1 - June 1 -
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