BSN Admitted Student Requirements

Upon admission to the BSN program, new students will receive information about required documentation of immunizations and other screenings, CPR, background checks, etc., prior to program start.

Frequently Ask Questions about the BSN Program

BS in Nursing Handbook

The BS in Nursing student handbook is your guide to the program processes and your success. Students are accountable for familiarizing themselves with that latest Handbook version contents and for compliance with the policies and procedures within the Handbook.

Program Requirements

The School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership (SNHL) prioritizes the health of students, faculty, staff, and consumers. To comply with Minnesota, federal, and clinical agency requirements, MSUM BSN students must complete all program requirements by the stated deadline, remaining compliant throughout the duration of their program. Some agencies may add requirements beyond what is listed below. In such cases, students will need to comply with the additional clinical site requirement(s).

Verification/documentation of all program requirements, except for influenza, must be uploaded to an online repository and approved one week prior to the first day of NURS 250. Failure to complete requirements by the published deadlines will result in dismissal from the program and administrative unenrollment from all nursing courses. It is the student’s responsibility to remain compliant with program requirements. Requirements are subject to change. Verification of influenza vaccination must be completed each year by the date stated below to remain complaint with this policy.

*Medical documentation must be translated to English if documented in another language. If you need assistance with navigating international medical records, please reach out to nursing@mnstate.edu.

Requirements List:

  • Influenza (Flu)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (Chicken Pox)
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Screening
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) Immunization
  • Background Check-Minnesota (MN DHS NetStudy 2.0)
  • Background Check- National
  • Current BLS CPR Certification
  • HIPAA Course
  • Program Student Acknowledgement/consent form
  • ATI Launch
  • Computer and Internet Access
  • Reliable Transportation
Required Materials

Students are required to purchase specific uniform attire, equipment, and learning resources that are used throughout the program. These specific requirements are shared at the program orientation.

BS in Nursing Program Orientation

BS in Nursing students are REQUIRED to attend the on-site orientation. Please know that orientation is typically within a week before or during the new semester start.

MSUM Student Handbook

The MSUM Student Handbook provides general guidance and direction and is not intended to cover every conceivable situation. The information about University policies outlines the rights, responsibilities, and privileges enjoyed by the students, faculty, and staff that make up the University community.