College of Nursing and Health Sciences

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences provides innovative, accredited programs in the areas of nursing and dental hygiene. We promote educational advancement through uniquely designed programs, community partnerships, scholarly activities, and academic excellence, guided by our mission to prepare you to enhance the health of under-served and diverse populations upon graduation.

The Metropolitan State University, Department of Nursing, wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its RN – BSN, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Entry Level MSN, and MANE RN BSN programs by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

You are invited to submit written and signed comments up to 21 days prior to the site visit scheduled for April 12–14. Your comments must be received by CCNE no later than March 10.

Please forward your written and signed 3rd party comments by email or mail to:

Email address: thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org

Or, if you prefer, mail comments to: 

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Attn: Third-Party Comments
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC  20001

Your signed written comments will be reviewed by the program evaluators and not by the Metro State Department of Nursing.  

Passionate about tackling the critical health concerns of your community? Preparing to make a path in the role of the modern, well-prepared caregiving professional? The College of Nursing and Health Sciences is here to partner with you, providing state-of-the-art training, innovative and cutting-edge programs, and instruction by active, expert practitioners and educators. With our community partnerships and deep relationships with practice settings across the state — beyond school in a traditional sense — College of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty can help you find the perfect fit for your health care career.

• Programs offered at our Saint Paul campus
• Programs on offer include Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing, Minnesota Alliance for Nursing Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, preparing nurses for advanced practice as family nurse practitioners; Bachelor of Science program in Dental Hygiene and the Master of Science in Advanced Dental Therapy program
• Strong partnerships with local, regional, and statewide healthcare providers, giving training and practical opportunities for learning and experience

Pursuant to USDE 34CFR 668.43, Metro State and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences has not made a determination if the nursing and dental programs offered meet the education requirements for licensure for any other states or US protectorate:

• Registered Nurse Professional Licensure – MANE BSN
• Registered Nurse Professional Licensure – ELMSN
• APRN Licensure – CRNA
• APRN Licensure – FNP
• DT – ADT Licensure

Want to Pursue Nursing and Health Sciences?

If you are ready to return to school and study in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Metro State provides innovative training and cutting-edge programs to help our students achieve academic, professional, and personal success. Discover the advantages you can enjoy as a student at Metro State.