Anoka Ramsey Community College

Nursing: Traditional (RN) Track or LPN to RN Track

Program Information

• Program Accreditation

  The ARCC Associate of Science in nursing dual enrollment program at Anoka-Ramsey Community College at the Cambridge and Coon Rapids Campuses located in Cambridge and Coon Rapids Minnesota is accredited by the:

  Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
  3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
  Atlanta, GA 30326
  (404) 975-5000

  The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the ARCC Associate of Science in nursing dual enrollment program is Continued Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.

• Program Student Learning Outcomes

  For students admitted through Spring 2024: Upon completion of the associate of science (AS) degree in the Nursing (MANE) program’s five semesters, students will meet the following learning outcomes.

  1. Demonstrate reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning into nursing practice.
  2. Apply leadership skills to enhance quality nursing care and improve health outcomes.
  3. Utilize best available evidence and informatics to guide decision making.
  4. Incorporate ethical practice and research within the nursing discipline and organizational environments.
  5. Collaborate with inter-professional teams to provide holistic nursing care.
  6. Adapt communication strategies to effectively respond to a variety of health care situations.
  7. Practice holistic, evidence-based nursing care.

  New Program Student Learning Outcomes

  For students admitted starting Fall 2024: Upon completion of the associate of science (AS) degree in the Nursing program’s four semesters, students will meet the following learning outcomes.

  1. Demonstrate professional nursing behaviors including comportment, self-reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning.
  2. Demonstrate leadership skills and use information technologies to enhance quality nursing care and improve health outcomes.
  3. Evaluate evidence utilizing informatics to guide decision making.
  4. Collaborate with inter/intra-professional teams to provide holistic nursing care.
  5. Adapt communication strategies to effectively respond to a variety of health care situations.
  6. Incorporate ethical and evidence-based practice within the nursing discipline and organizations.
  7. Practice holistic, evidence-based equitable person-centered care promoting social justice for individuals, families, and communities.
  8. Demonstrate clinical judgment founded on practice standards, conceptual knowledge and safety principles.

• Program Admission

  Acceptance to the program allows for dual admission to Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Metropolitan State University and Minnesota State University-Moorhead culminating in a baccalaureate degree at students' university of choice.

  Students meeting the criteria below are invited to apply to the nursing program at Anoka-Ramsey Community College.

  Application Periods:

  December 1 through February 1: Fall Start
  April 1 through June 1: Spring Start

  The following criteria are required for application to the nursing program at Anoka-Ramsey Community College.

  1. General admission to Anoka-Ramsey Community College must be completed.
  2. General Education courses
     Admission credit is awarded based on the number of General Education courses completed at the time of application with a C or better grade. Additional credit is awarded if four of the nine General Education courses are completed at ARCC or ATC. Required General Education courses are listed on posted curriculum plans. Official transcripts are still required to verify courses.
  3. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)certification
     The certification number of a current or past CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification is required at the time of application. LPNs are not required to have CNA certification. Students with other licenses or certifications, or who have CNA training without certification, or other healthcare experience that includes direct patient care may submit a Nursing Program Exception Request for CNA substitution consideration. The Request form is available on the nursing webpage.
  4. All applicants are required to complete the most current Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI), standardized Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Version 7 prior to application deadlines. Only the TEAS Version 7 with a minimum score of 58.7 is accepted.
  5. Advanced standing applicants, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) must maintain unencumbered licensure from any state in the United States during their entire time in the nursing program. Applying for advanced standing is only available for Fall Semester start at the Coon Rapids campus.

  Accepted applicants must submit evidence of having completed the following criteria to the ARCC nursing department prior to the start of nursing courses and must remain current throughout the program. Requirements include, but may not be limited to:

  • Documentation of current CPR Healthcare Provider.
  • Completion of current Minnesota Human Services Background Check.

  If an applicant has  been arrested, charged or convicted of any criminal offense, he or she should investigate the impact that the charge or conviction may have on his or her chances of employment or licensure as a registered nurse and the student’s  chances to obtain federal, state and other higher education financial aid ( by Minnesota Statute 135A. 157).

  If the applicant refuses, or is disqualified as a result of the background study, the applicant will be unable to successfully complete the requirements of the program.

  Completed health and immunization record, including proof of current immunizations and tuberculosis testing, and/or other requirements as defined by the clinical agency.

  Admission policies are subject to change without notice. Applications will be accepted under the terms in place at the time of application and received by the nursing department. It is the responsibility of the student to keep up to date on any changes that may affect their qualifications for acceptance.

• Nursing Program Guides and Curriculum Plans

  MANE Curriculum Plan for Spring 2024 (Traditional)
  Nursing Curriculum Plan for Fall 2024 (Traditional) 
  Nursing Curriculum Plan for Fall 2024 (LPNs)

• Completion Requirements for Students Admitted through Spring 2024

  To graduate with your associate in science (AS) degree in Nursing from Anoka-Ramsey Community College, you must fulfill the following General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) requirements:

  • A minimum of 75 semester credits numbered 1000 or above.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all MnTC courses.
  • Satisfy residency requirements.
  • A minimum grade of C and an evaluation of “safe” in clinical practice must be earned in all program and General Education/MnTC requirements.
  • Completion of specific degree requirements.
  • To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
  • The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

   

• Program Requirements: Traditional (RN) Track for Students Admitted through Spring 2024

  35 credits
  NURS 2700*	Health Promotion and the Role of the Professional Nurse—Theory (4), Lab (2), Clinical (3)	9
  NURS 2750*	Nutrition and the Role of the Professional Nurse	2
  NURS 2800*	Chronic & Palliative Care—Theory (3), Clinical (3), Lab (1)	7
  NURS 2820*	Pharmacology and the Role of the Professional Nurse	3
  NURS 2850*	Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing I	2
  NURS 2900*	Acute and Complex Care—Theory (3), Clinical (3), Lab (1)	7
  NURS 2920*	Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing II	2
  NURS 2950*	Nursing Leadership I—Theory (2), Clinical (1)	3
  *Course has prerequisite - see course schedule or catalog description.

• Program Requirements: LPN to RN Track for Students Admitted through Spring 2024

  35 credits
  	LPN Advanced Standing credits	5
  NURS 2720*	Transition to the Role of the Professional Nurse—Theory (3), Clinical (1)	4
  NURS 2750*	Nutrition and the Role of the Professional Nurse	2
  NURS 2800*	Chronic and Palliative Care—Theory (3), Clinical (3), Lab (1)	7
  NURS 2820*	Pharmacology & the Role of the Professional Nurse	3
  NURS 2850*	Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing I	2
  NURS 2900*	Acute & Complex Care—Theory (3), Clinical (3), Lab (1)	7
  NURS 2920*	Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing II	2
  NURS 2950*	Nursing Leadership I—Theory (2), Clinical (1)	3
  *Course has prerequisite - see course schedule or catalog description.

• General Education/MnTC Requirements (Both Options) for Students Admitted through Spring 2024

  40 credits
  BIOL 1106*+	Principles of Biology I	4
  BIOL 2113*-	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
  BIOL 2114*	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
  BIOL 2201*	Microbiology	4
  CHEM 1050*	Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry	3
  CMST 1110 OR CMST 2220 OR CMST 2210	Introduction to Communication OR Interpersonal Communication OR Intercultural Communication	3
  ENGL 1120* OR ENGL 1121*	Crosscurrent College Writing and Critical Reading OR College Writing and Critical Reading	4
  PHIL 1200 OR PHIL 1110	Medical Ethics OR Introduction to Ethics	3
  PSYC 1110	General Psychology	4
  PSYC 2235*	Lifespan Development	4
  SOC 1111 OR ANTH 2201	General Sociology  OR Introduction to Cultural Anthropology	3

  + BIOL 1106 as needed for prerequisite for BIOL 2113 (Fall 2023 only) and BIOL 2201.
  *Course has a prerequisite. Prerequisites are listed on the course schedule and in the Anoka-Ramsey Catalog Course Descriptions pages.
  - prerequisite not required beginning Spring 2024

• Nursing Program Outcome Statistics

  The most current data for ARCC Nursing Program Licensure Pass Rates and Job Placement and Graduation Rates will be posted soon.

• ATI TEAS Test Information

  Please go to AnokaRamsey.edu/resources/testing-services/teas-testing/ for the most up-to-date information about TEAS testing.

  Applicants to the Anoka-Ramsey nursing program are required to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) prior to being admitted. Applicants may take the TEAS as many times as they like and submit their highest score.

  The newest version of the ATI TEAS test (TEAS 7) became available June 1, 2022; only the TEAS Version 7 will be accepted for the nursing program at ARCC.

  The cost to take the ATI TEAS test and testing options are posted on the ATI website. Students will need to upload a copy of the TEAS transcript with the ARCC nursing application form. The official TEAS transcript must be sent directly to ARCC from ATI. Transcript request instructions are on the ATI website.

  ATI Nursing Education website
  (Set up an account with ATI in order to register for the TEAS test)
  Review the ATI TEAS Version 7 breakdown https://atiteas.info/overview/

• Prepare for NCLEX

  Be sure to review the information on the Minnesota Board of Nursing website for important information about preparing for the NCLEX. Graduates from the ARCC Nursing Program are required to complete the virtual ATI (VATI) NCLEX preparation.

  Alignment with U.S. States and Jurisdiction’s Nursing Educational Requirements

• Student Nursing Association (SNA)

  The Student Nursing Association (SNA) is a student run organization that is dedicated to promoting the success and health of all Anoka-Ramsey students and the community we serve.  We strive to provide education and leadership opportunities to all students. We are a member school of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) whose mission is: to mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, and to convey the standards, ethics and skills that students will need as responsible and accountable leaders and members of the profession.

  National Student Nursing Association (NSNA): www.nsna.org/

• Possible Career Paths

  *Some occupations may require advanced education

  • Ambulatory Care Nurse
  • Case Manager
  • Clinic Nurse
  • Community Nurse
  • Correctional Nurse
  • Critical Care Nurse
  • Enterostomal Therapy Nurse
  • Flight Nurse
  • Forensic Nurse
  • Gastroenterology/Endoscopy Nurse
  • Home Care/Visiting Nurse
  • Infection Control Nurse
  • Intravenous Therapy Nurse
  • Long-Term Care Nurse
  • Managed Care Nurse
  • Maternal/Child Nurse
  • Medical Equipment Sales and Training
  • Mental Health Nurse
  • Parish Nurse
  • Perioperative Nurse
  • Pharm/Med Sales
  • Rehabilitation Nurse
  • Research Nurse
  • School Nurse
  • Staff Nurse
  • Subacute Care Nurse
  • Telephone Triage
  • Travel Nurse

• USDE Professional Licensure Disclosure

  Successful completion of the Nursing degree program at the Anoka-Ramsey Community College will meet the requirements for certification by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
  Certification is required by Minnesota as well as by some states to acquire a state license to practice the profession of Nursing or for employment as a certified/licensed Nurse. Anoka-Ramsey Community College highly recommends that you contact the appropriate state licensing board in the state or locality in which you wish to practice or be employed.

  State Board Licensing Contacts

  For questions, please contact Dr. Sandra Kohler or Dr. Gwen O'Brien.

  ***Disclaimer: The information above is valid as of July 31, 2022. The information is not a legal determination, but is based on non-legal interpretation of the information provided by the respective Boards of Nursing. Each nursing program should validate information for their particular program. This information was provided by the System Director for Nursing Initiatives.

• 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.

  Nursing Program Application Form for Fall 2024 This link is accessible December 1, 2023 through midnight February 1, 2024.

  Nursing Program Exception Request

  Medical Verification Form

  Official Program Guidesheet for Students Accepted Through Spring 2024

  Course Schedule

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  Nursing Tuition

  Student Nursing Association

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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 15

  Nursing Application Periods
  Fall: Dec. 1 - Feb. 1
  Spring: April 1 - June 1

• Contacts

  Admissions
  763-433-1300

  Academic Advising
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  Nursing Department

  Nursing Directory