Nursing - RN Associate Degree
Registered Nurses (RNs) play a crucial role in providing and supervising patient care, assessment and evaluation of patient interventions, documentation, collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, patient education, and much more.
The Associate Degree in Nursing is a two-year undergraduate program that prepares individuals to test for the NCLEX-RN to become RNs.
High-tech, hands-on simulation centers prepare students to work in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and specialty clinics.
Admission into the program is a competitive process. Email nursingadmissions@ridgewater.edu for questions.
Application Process
Section titled “Application Process”- Apply to Ridgewater College, be admitted, and have “Pre-Nursing” as one of your majors.
- Attend a Nursing Information Session.
- Complete Semester One courses with a “C” or higher & earn a cumulative GPA of 2.5+ between
those three courses:
- PSYC 1310 – Intro to Psychology
- CHEM 1010 – Survey of Chemistry
- BIOL 2100 – Human Anatomy
- Score a 58.7+ on the ATI TEAS (Version 7).
- Review Holistic Admissions Criteria & work on experiences and attributes.
- Apply to the Nursing program
Program Timeline
Section titled “Program Timeline”Fall Semester Start
Section titled “Fall Semester Start”- December 1 through February 1 – applications are accepted
- February 15 – offer letters sent to students
- March 1 – student acceptance deadline
Spring Semester Start
Section titled “Spring Semester Start”- July 1 – September 1
- September 15 – offer letters sent to students
- October 1 – student acceptance deadline
* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.
- 64 credit degree
- Hutchinson or Willmar campus
- Off-site clinical experiences
- Start in fall or spring
The Associate Degree Nursing program at Ridgewater College at the Hutchinson Campus located in Hutchinson, MN and the Willmar Campus located in Willmar, MN is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program – https://www.acenursing.org/acen-programs-05202024/ridgewater-college-a.
Program Delivery
Section titled “Program Delivery”- Hutchinson and Willmar campuses
- In person
- M–F (days)
- Off-site clinical experiences
- Full time only
- Fall and spring start
Program Cost*
Section titled “Program Cost*”Tuition/Fees
Section titled “Tuition/Fees”- AS Degree – $16,543
Additional Costs
Section titled “Additional Costs”- Book costs vary
- Scrubs, stethoscope: $300
- Special course fee: $1,468
Careers & Jobs
Section titled “Careers & Jobs”- Registered Nurse