Application Process
The Practical Nursing applications are accepted one time a year. Students must attend a nursing information session and complete TEAS testing prior to applying to the program. Students must also be current with their BLS/CPR certification prior to starting the nursing program. Register here for training
Application deadlines
- Fall semester start (for nursing courses)- Applications are accepted April 1 through June 1 [PDF]
Students interested in practical nursing have to have completed pre-requisite general education courses prior to applying.
Nursing information session
Attending a nursing information session is required for all applicants. You do NOT need to pre-register. Late arrivals will not be admitted. Students do NOT apply for the nursing program during the information session.
- Nursing options available at Ridgewater – Practical Nursing and MANE
- Overview of MANE
- Overview of Practical Nursing (PN)
- Admissions criteria and application process for PN and MANE
TEAS testing
Both the Hutchinson and Willmar campuses are sites for administering the TEAS VI test. Testing is available throughout the semester becoming limited as the semester comes to a close. Students are encouraged to plan ahead as space is limited. TEAS study material
Please arrive 15 minutes early to the testing site. Late arrivals will need to reschedule their test.
- Individuals must present a valid photo ID and their ATI username and password
- Schedule the full 4 hours to take the test
- Only four-function calculators are allowed
- Scratch paper will be provided by the testing center
- Cost for the exam is $80.00
It is Ridgewater College policy to provide flexible and individualized basis services to those who have disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Reasonable accommodations can be provided after appropriate documentation has been received and reviewed by the office of Disability Services. Testing accommodations are accessible at your current campus or the campus you plan to attend the MANE or PN program. If you choose to take the TEAS exam at a Ridgewater location and require accommodations based on a professionally diagnosed and documented disability, you must submit documentation to support your request to the Disability Services Office 10 business days in advance of your preferred testing date. For TEAS testing accommodation requests, contact the Disability Services Office at 320-234-8650 Hutchinson Campus, and320-222-8040 Willmar Campus. TTY: Minnesota Relay Service 7-1-1 or1-800-627-3529.
