Riverland Community College

Transfer Pathway Program -  Winona State University

Riverland is offering the Transfer Pathway Program partnership with Winona State University and is intended for students pursuing an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) intending to bridge to their Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. This program allows students to complete some credits towards a BSN while they are enrolled in the ADN Nursing Program.

Please view our PDF guide for more information about the program

Transfer Pathway Program -  Mankato State University

Riverland is offering the Transfer Pathway Program partnership with Mankato State University and is intended for students pursuing an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) intending to bridge to their Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. This program allows students to complete some credits towards a BSN while they are enrolled in the ADN Nursing Program.

Please view our PDF guide for more information about the program

Program Tracks | Advising Guides

Career Outlook

• Once you are an RN you can work while you continue your Baccalaureate Degree- Dual Admission program allows ADN prepared RNs to complete their BSN degree seamlessly. The BSN courses are flexible for working RNs with full-time and part-time options. WSU courses are offered in online and blended/hybrid formats.

Accreditation

The Associate Degree Nursing Program (RN Track) at Riverland Community College located in Austin, Minnesota is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing Program (RN Track) is Continuing Accreditation.

General Licensure

Successful completion of the Registered Nursing degree program at Riverland Community College will meet the requirements for certification in Register Nursing by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.  Certification by Minnesota Board of Nursing  is required by Minnesota as well as by Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Florida, Iowa,  Kentucky,  Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,  Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin states to acquire a state license to practice the profession of Register Nursing  or for employment as a certified/licensed Registered Nursing.  Riverland 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: https://www.nursinglicensure.org/

For questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registration@riverland.edu or 507-433-0600.

States where the program curriculum does not meet state educational requirements for licensure or certification.

Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Guam, Louisiana,

Scholarships

The college offers several scholarships for students to help with the cost of their education.

Next Steps..

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