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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
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.
Please review all the information below before applying to the ARCC nursing program.
Nursing Application Cycles
Fall Semester Cohort: Application opens December 1 through February 1; application submission deadline is February 1 at 11:59 pm. Decision notifications are emailed on April 1.
Spring Semester Cohort: Application opens April 1 through June 1; application submission deadline is June 1 at 11:59 pm. Decision notifications are emailed on August 1.
How do I Apply to the Nursing Program at Anoka-Ramsey?
Fall 2024
The new ARCC Nursing Curriculum starts with application cycle, Dec. 1, 2023 through Feb. 1, 2024 for the nursing cohort starting Fall 2024.
Nursing Program Admission Criteria for Fall 2024
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.
Nursing Program Application Form for Fall 2024 This link is accessible December 1, 2023 through midnight February 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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