Applications are accepted from March 15 until June 1, 11:59 pm for the Fall program start. Applications received prior to or after those dates will not be considered.
- The Practical Nursing program has Mandatory orientation that takes place prior to the Fall semester beginning.
- Orientation will consist of in-person events as well as time to process documentation needed for the program.
- The Practical Nursing program is considered full-time. Students have on-campus lecture and labs as well as off-campus clinical experiences. Students should expect to study 20+ hours per week outside of these scheduled classroom times.
STAT Program Application for current high school students.
Pre-requisites
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must apply and be accepted into RCTC.
- Minimum GPA of 2.0 – calculated from the past 5 years of college credits.
- Completion of Math 0094 or CHEM 1101 or higher with a “C” or better or equivalent test score. (**)
- Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant course (NA 1500) or active-status as a CNA
- Health 1110 or equivalent BLS For Healthcare must be completed prior to classes beginning in August – online certification is not acceptable.
- All students interested in applying to the Practical Nursing Diploma program will be required to take the HSRT Test. More information coming soon.
Admission Point Structure
- The HSRT composite score and cumulative GPA will be utilized to rank applicants.
- HSRT score divided by a factor of 10 (Ex: Composite score of 72% = 7.2).
- Cumulative GPA – all grades from all institutions from the previous 5 years will be included in calculation.
- Applications of students not accepted into the program each round will not be retained. If a student chooses to reapply, the student must resubmit the entire application for the next admission cycle.
Cumulative GPA
- 3.75 – 4.00 = 15
- 3.50 – 3.74 = 13
- 3.25 – 3.49 = 11
- 3.00 – 3.24 = 9
- 2.75 – 2.99 = 7
- 2.50 – 2.74 = 5
- 2.25 – 2.49 = 3
- 2.00 – 2.24 = 1
Additional questions regarding the Program Admission Requirements can be directed to Jennifer Dahle, Academic Advisor, via email Jennifer.Dahle@rctc.edu
Upon Offer of Admission into the Program
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- Attend a mandatory Nursing Orientation.
- Submit completed health forms, physical exam, immunizations, hepatitis, annual Mantoux and health insurance documentation. Information will be provided after acceptance into the program.
- Complete a State of Minnesota Background Study and a national criminal background check. Further information will be provided at orientation.
- Students may enter the Associate Degree Nursing program after completion of the Practical Nursing program as a LPN-Mobility student.
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