Minnesota
Anoka Technical College
1355 West Highway 10
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 576-4700
http://www.anokatech.edu/en/ProgramsCourses/HealthandHumanServices/PracticalNursing.aspx
LPN
The Anoka Technical College Practical Nursing (PN) diploma is a 53-credit, full-time, four-semester program.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Cambridge Campus:
300 Spirit River Drive South
Cambridge, MN 55008-5704
763-433-1100
http://www.anokaramsey.edu/classes/Two-Year%20Degree%20Programs/ASDegree/NursingASDeg/Nursing%20Program.aspx
Associate of Science in Nursing
Thank you for your interest in our programs! Anoka-Ramsey Community College offers nursing programs at both the Cambridge and the Coon Rapids campus. An Associate of Science Degree is awarded upon successful completion. Two program options are available: 2-Year Nursing Program: designed for students with no previous nursing experience. 30 General Education credits, 34 Core Nursing credits - these core courses must be completed sequentially.
LPN-RN
•LPN Mobility Program: designed for current LPNs seeking to become registered nurses.
?30 General Education credits
?22 Core Nursing credits - these core courses must be completed sequentially
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
http://www.augsburg.edu/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The scope of nursing practice is changing and expanding; nurses practice in hospitals, clinics, corporations, parishes, government agencies, schools, and community organizations, or in their own private practices. Wherever they work, nurses provide comprehensive health care for persons, groups, and communities of diverse cultures and socioeconomic levels throughout the life span.
Master of Arts in Nursing
Nurses today and in the future must practice confidently in diverse communities and in complex institutions. An advanced nursing degree from Augsburg College focuses on health in community life, both locally and globally, and supports students to envision new models of holistic practice across care settings. The Augsburg Master of Arts in Nursing program prepares in-career nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural practice across care settings, with particular emphasis on addressing health care inequities.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Augsburg College is an innovative program for nurses with a master’s degree in nursing. The DNP program prepares nurses for advanced transcultural nursing in community life, integrating holistic practice modalities that uphold and improve human potential across care settings and care systems. Students benefit from one-on-one interaction with faculty who have broad experience in a variety of cultural contexts locally and abroad.
Bemidji State University
Department of Nursing
Sattgast 207
Phone: 218-755-3860
Mailing Address:1500 Birchmont Drive NE #15
Bemidji, MN 56601
http://www.bemidjistate.edu/academics/departments/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Designed for those students entering Bemidji State University as freshmen, The 4-year track student will begin their university education with foundational course work and journey into nursing courses during their sophomore year.
RN-BSN
Designed to expand upon the knowledge and career opportunities of nurses who already have an RN license to practice nursing.
Central Lakes College
Brainerd Campus
501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-8000
http://www.clcmn.edu/programs/rn.html
Associates Degree Nursing
The Associates Degree (AD) Nursing Program at Central Lakes College is a practical nursing mobility program designed to educate and prepare qualified licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to take the National Council Licensure Examination for RNs. The program is one calendar year in length, beginning in June with graduation the following May.
The Century College
3300 Century Avenue North
White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110
651.779.3300
http://www.century.edu/futurestudents/programs/pnd.aspx?id=45
Associate of Science in Nursing
The Century College Associate Degree Nursing Program is designed to educate students who are prepared to begin professional nursing careers and administer safe, culturally competent patient-centered nursing care in a variety of healthcare settings in our increasingly diverse communities.
Coursework includes nursing theory focusing on holistic assessment, therapeutic nursing interventions including complementary/alternative modalities, communication, levels of prevention, critical thinking, collaboration and leadership/management concepts. Clinical application occurs in a variety of settings including: acute, sub-acute and long-term care facilities, community clinics, schools and home health settings. Safe, caring, competent nursing care across the lifespan is fostered.
Graduates are awarded an Associate in Science degree in Nursing and are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN ® exam and meet the Minnesota State Board of Nursing requirements for licensure. Graduates who enter in Fall 2014 or later are also able to continue for a further three semesters with upper division full-partner schools in the Minnesota Alliance for Nursing Education (MANE) to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Metropolitan State University will be teaching these semesters on the community college campuses.
Concordia College
901 8th St. S.
Moorhead, MN 56562
(218) 299-4000
http://www.cord.edu/Academics/Nursing/
Bachelor of Arts in Nursing
Enrollment in Concordia’s professional major in nursing program is limited, in accordance with state regulations for low student-faculty ratios. Students must apply to be accepted into the program, usually at the end of their freshman year. Admission is based on GPA (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 required), completion of prerequisite courses, eligibility for sophomore standing, personal references, an impromptu essay or interview and submission of the completed application materials.
Accelerated RN
This accelerated program is an 18-month course leading to a major in nursing for students who have already completed a baccalaureate degree. Upon completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to take the nursing board examination and become a licensed registered nurse (RN).
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
St. Peter, MN 56082
507-933-8000
https://gustavus.edu/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Gustavus nursing program is part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Nursing Consortium (MINC), which is a collegial association between the nursing programs at St. Olaf College and Gustavus. The Consortium offers students the opportunity to earn a Gustavus degree, enroll in nursing courses with students from both campuses, enjoy courses taught by professors from two colleges, and have clinical learning experiences in a wide variety of rural and metropolitan healthcare and community facilities. The program, which is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing (MBN), spans four academic years. During the first and second years, students complete prerequisites and general education courses. In the junior and senior years, they continue their liberal arts courses and complete the nursing courses necessary for certification.
Hibbing Community College
1515 East 25th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
218 262 7200
http://www.hibbing.edu/academics/academics-areas-of-study/nursing.html
Associate of Science in Nursing
Hibbing Community College offers an Associate in Science Degree in nursing. The college is a member of the Itasca Nursing Education Consortium (INEC), which offers educational mobility for nurses in northeastern Minnesota. Laboratory experiences are provided in area community hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other community-based health care agencies.
Inver Hills Community College
2500 East 80th Street
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 450-3000
http://www.inverhills.edu/departments/nursing/
Associate of Science in Nursing
Inver Hills offers the Associate in Science degree in nursing designed to prepare students for professional nursing. Admission to the nursing program is limited and competitive; separate application is required. Many students enroll at Inver Hills and complete required prerequisite courses before applying to the Nursing Program. Accelerated tracks to the associate degree in nursing are available to qualified LPNs and Paramedics interested in preparing for the registered nursing exams.
Lake Superior College
2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
218-733-7600
http://www.lsc.edu/academics/program.cfm?major_id=5204
Associate of Science in Nursing
LSC’s Associate of Applied Science Nursing Degree program is a candidate for accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. For more information about NLNAC visit www.nlnac.org. This program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
1501 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-659-6000
http://www.minneapolis.edu/Educational-Programs/Programs/nursing/
Associate of Science in Nursing
Courses are taught at MCTC’s downtown Minneapolis campus, and the program course work is offered year ‘round. Clinical and experiential learning for all three academic tracks also takes place at various facilities around the Twin Cities. Courses are taught at MCTC’s downtown Minneapolis campus, and the program course work is offered year ‘round. Clinical and experiential learning for all three academic tracks also takes place at various facilities around the Twin Cities. Students are admitted once per year to all programs with Practical and Mobility nursing students starting Fall and Spring semesters and Professional nursing students starting Fall semester only. Courses in the Professional Nursing Program are offered in one of two tracks either day time (Monday-Friday), or evening/weekend.
LPN
Practical and Mobility nursing students starting Fall and Spring semesters and Professional nursing students starting Fall semester only.
LPN-RN
Mobility (RN) track for currently Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). Get hands-on training from experienced faculty in a program that uses state-of-the-art technology and gives you the tools you need to enter or broaden your nursing career.
Minnesota State Community College
900 Hwy 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
218.846.3700
http://www.minnesota.edu/programs_majors.php?program=nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing
The Associate Degree Nursing program is designed to prepare registered nurses to deliver nursing care in a variety of settings. The graduating nurse will be able to provide nursing care in hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics, and community health and other health-related facilities. Upon completion of the nursing program, an Associate of Science degree is awarded by the college. Nursing graduates may apply to take the National Council Licensing Exam-RN (NCLEX-RN) following graduation. The Fergus Falls, Detroit Lakes and Wadena campuses are offering the two-year generic program. This program is designed for students with no previous nursing experience. Individuals entering the program must annually complete a background check required by the Minnesota Human Services licensing division.
LPN-RN
The LPN to Associate Degree RN advanced standing option is designed for licensed practical nurses seeking to become registered nurses. This option is offered on all four M State campuses. Accepted students take a two-credit Role Transition course in the semester prior to the start of their program and then join the Generic Associate Degree nursing students in the second year of the nursing program. The Associate Degree Nursing Program is designed to prepare registered nurses to deliver nursing care in a variety of settings. The graduating nurse will be able to provide nursing care in the hospital, long-term care facilities, clinics, community health and other health-related facilities. Upon completion of the nursing program, an Associate of Science degree is awarded by the college. Nursing graduates may apply to take the National Council Licensing Exam-RN (NCLEX-RN) following graduation. Individuals entering the program must complete an annual background check required by the Minnesota Human Services licensing division.
LPN
The Practical Nursing program prepares the student to practice within the scope of practical nursing under the supervision of a registered nurse. The student is taught to use the nursing process at the practical nurse level in the maintenance of health and prevention of illness, the observation and nursing care of persons experiencing changes in health status and the administration of prescribed medication and treatments. The student will receive supervised learning experience in caring for individuals in a variety of health care settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities and physician clinic settings. M State offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in practical nursing on all four campuses. Students may choose to complete the diploma in practical nursing track on the Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls and Wadena campuses. After successful completion of either track, graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for the Practical Nurse.
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN 56001
800-722-0544
http://ahn.mnsu.edu/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Welcome to the Basic Nursing Program in the School of Nursing at Minnesota State University, Mankato. This program is designed for students without a previous degree that wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing and eventual licensure as a Registered Nurse. The program is challenging and rewarding. Our program offers students the opportunity to practice in a variety of settings in both rural (Mankato area) and urban areas (Twin cities). As Basic Nursing Program Coordinator, I am responsible for coordinating activities within the basic nursing program and monitoring student progression. It is a privilege to work with our students who are eager to join the nursing profession and faculty who are committed to educating students in a caring environment.
RN-BSN
Minnesota State Mankato has offered the professional nursing program since 1953. Graduates will have met the requirements for certification as public health nurses and licensure as school nurses in Minnesota. In 1974 the SON developed an RN Option for registered nurses to obtain a baccalaureate degree.
Graduate Programs
Welcome to the Graduate Nursing Programs at Minnesota State University, Mankato! Our web-enhanced programs are dynamic, flexible, innovative and readily accessible to students preparing for the advanced nursing practice roles of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Nurse Educator (NE). The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is offered for FNP students, while the Master of Science (MS) is offered for NE students.
Students admitted into the BSN to DNP Family Nurse Practitioner program may choose to progress through the curriculum and obtain the DNP degree in five years, or step out after three years with an MSN degree which currently qualifies one to sit for the certification exam. Applications are also being accepted for the post master’s DNP program which starts in fall of 2014. Applicants must be certified nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, or clinical nurse specialists.
On behalf of the faculty and administration for Minnesota State University, Mankato School of Nursing, I invite you to consider joining us as a student in the near future. Our graduates hold advanced practice nursing and faculty positions throughout central and southern Minnesota and northern Iowa, the Twin Cities metropolitan area, and beyond. Please contact us if you have questions that are not answered through this website and we will begin to assist you in planning your journey into Advanced Practice Nursing. Best wishes in your educational endeavors!
Normandale Community College
9700 France Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55431
(800) 481-5412
http://www.normandale.edu/academics/health-sciences/nursing.html
Associate of Science in Nursing
The Normandale Community College nursing program will prepare you to administer patient-centered nursing care in a variety of settings. Our faculty, facilities and programs combine to give you a strong preparation for your health career as a registered nurse. As a Normandale nursing graduate, you will earn an Associate of Science degree with a nursing major and be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN boards. Normandale offers you a high quality nursing education at an affordable cost. Our graduates are proud to say they are from Normandale!
North Hennepin Community College
7411 85th Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
763-488-0391
http://www.nhcc.edu/nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing
The mission of the North Hennepin Community College Nursing Program is to prepare associate degree nurses who value and provide service as safe, competent and caring members of the nursing profession. Upon satisfactory completion of the graduation criteria stated in Nursing Program policies, the student will be eligible to receive the Associate of Science degree and be qualified for recommendation to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses ®. In order to qualify for licensure, graduates must satisfy the requirements stated by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
Northland Community and Technical College
2022 Central Avenue NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
218-793-2800
http://www.northlandcollege.edu/programs/nursing/
Associate Degree in Nursing
The AD Mobility Nursing program educates Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for the role of Registered Nurse (RN). The RN role includes a broad area of human service aimed at assisting the client in attaining the highest level of health possible. Students learn how to assess, collect, and contribute to client data based on physiological, developmental, sociocultural, psychological, and spiritual needs. Students learn to provide nursing interventions to the client and significant others throughout the health-illness continuum. Students learn how to develop and implement individualized teaching plans in order to restore, maintain, and promote health. Students in the AD Mobility Nursing Program learn how to delegate, interact, and provide leadership for other members of the health team.
LPN
The Practical Nursing (PN) program prepares students to practice within the scope of practical nursing under the supervision of a registered nurse. The student is taught to use the nursing process at the practical nurse level in the maintenance of health and prevention of illness, the observation and nursing care of persons experiencing changes in health status, and the administration of prescribed medication and treatments. Students will receive supervised learning experience in caring for individuals in a variety of health care settings, such as hospitals, long term care facilities, and physician clinic settings. The successful Licensed Practical Nurse possesses excellent communication skills and abilities essential to safe and effective nursing practice as part of a health care team. The program prepares interested students for future continued education in the nursing field. The Minnesota Board of Nursing officially approves the Practical Nursing program. After successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for the Practical Nurse.
Northwest Technical College
905 Grant Avenue SE
Bemidji, MN 56601-4907
800.942.8324
http://www.ntcmn.edu/academics/programs/nursing/nursing/
Associate Degree in Nursing
The Associate Degree (AD) nursing program prepares learners who want to practice as registered nurses, awarding an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree. The program offers full-time and limited part-time options. Learners will gain experience in simulated clinical settings as well as in direct care of persons in supervised clinical environments. Diverse healthcare settings provide learners with opportunities to care for individuals and families of various ages and in different stages of the health-wellness continuum. The program is designed for students who have no previous education in nursing. Through an articulation agreement with the nursing program at Bemidji State University, interested graduates may continue their educational advancement through the Baccalaureate Degree completion program.
Rasmussen College
Several Campus Locations:
http://www.rasmussen.edu/locations/minnesota/
888-549-6755
http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/nursing/
Associate Degree in Nursing
With our Professional Nursing Associate's degree (ADN), you can help start your career path to becoming a registered nurse (RN). Your curriculum includes NCLEX prep work throughout all your professional nursing degree courses, so you become prepared to pass the NCLEX-RN exam and become a registered nurse. Many of our campuses do not have a waiting list for qualified professional nursing degree candidates, and you are not required to complete pre-nursing courses, so you can apply today to start earning your nursing degree.
LPN
Our Practical Nursing Associate's degree and Diploma can help you start an in-demand nursing career within 12-18 months.* Whether you earn a Practical Nursing Associate's degree or a Practical Nursing Diploma, you can start your path to becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) today with no waiting lists at many of our campuses and no pre-nursing course requirements.
RN-BSN Online
Developed for current registered nurses (RNs), our fully online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) degree is designed to be completed in as little as 12 months. Our online RN to BSN degree curriculum was created to help RNs advance their nursing careers and includes Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies that focuses on patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and safety and informatics.
Riverland Community College
Albert Lea Campus
2200 Riverland Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-379-3300
http://www.riverland.edu/pos/program.cfm?progID=48
Associate of Science in Nursing
Upon completion of the second year of the program (Professional Nursing) the nursing student will be awarded an Associate Degree in Nursing and is prepared and eligible to apply for the NCLEX- RN. Meeting qualifications for the nursing program does not ensure admission to the program. Based on the number of applicants and the number of class seats available, the Nursing Program Admission Committee will review applications, following the deadline. All applicants will receive a letter of notification of their application status. General education courses may be taken prior to acceptance into the nursing program; however, if the student has not completed them at that time, they must be taken in specific semesters during the two year program. Check course descriptions for prerequisites.
LPN
Riverland Community College offers a nursing program that allows the students upward mobility with two possible exit points. Upon completion of the first year of the program and advanced standing the student is awarded the practical nursing diploma.
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
1540 Northway Drive
St. Cloud, MN 56303
800.222.1009
http://www.sctcc.edu/nursing-adn
Associate Degree in Nursing
St. Cloud Technical and Community College’s (SCTCC) Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program provides the students with academic, labs and clinical opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills and core qualities to become a registered nurse. Students are provided an opportunity to become a registered nurse through progression of nursing assistant to licensed practical nurse to registered nurse. Students who complete the ADN program will have the opportunity to apply to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program demonstrating SCTCC’s commitment to a well-lit educational path, reflecting the community’s needs and SCTCC’s responsiveness through this mobility program.
LPN-RN
This program is designed for graduates from Practical Nursing programs approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing or the approving agency in other states. Acceptance is conditional, based on passing boards to be a licensed practical nurse. Students will receive 9 credits for their PN education and must complete the required 31 General Education credits and 24 Professional Nursing credits to receive a Nursing, RN AS degree for a total of 64 credits. General Education credits throughout the nursing program will focus on Gerontology due to the aging population and longer life expectancies within the healthcare industry. All nursing education programs include classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Coursework includes the liberal arts for ADN students. Supervised clinical experience is provided in hospital departments such as pediatrics, mental health, maternity, and surgery. Clinical experiences also include rural hospital settings, specialized dementia care facilities, and ambulatory clinics.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Multiple Campus Locations:
http://www.smumn.edu/welcome-tobrst-marys/about-smu/here-we-are
http://www.smumn.edu/degree-completion-home/areas-of-study/bs-in-nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree completion program provides quality, relevant, and rigorous nursing education based on Lasallian principles to prepare Registered Nurses for professional nursing practice and graduate study.
St. Olaf College
Nursing Department
Holland Hall 332
1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
507-786-3265
http://www.stolaf.edu/depts/nursing/
Bachelor of Arts in Nursing
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Nursing Consortium (MINC), the nursing program at St. Olaf working in cooperation with that of Gustavus Adolphus College, offers students the opportunity to enjoy a St. Olaf education, earn a bachelor of arts degree with a major in Nursing, enroll in nursing courses with students from another college, enjoy courses taught by professors from two colleges, and have clinical learning experiences in a wide variety of local and Twin Cities medical and health care centers, long-term care facilities, community agencies, home health, and other facilities. By combining the values of the individual and a liberal arts background with the acquisition of professional knowledge and nursing skills, the program integrates development of the whole person, a commitment to lifelong learning, and service to others with a holistic approach to the practice of professional nursing.
University of Minnesota
School of Nursing
5-140 Weaver-Densford Hall
308 Harvard Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
800-598-8636
http://www.nursing.umn.edu/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Prepares students for entry level nursing practice and is the foundation for continued educational and clinical advancement. Upon completion of this full-time day school program, graduates are prepared to take the Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing.
Master of Science in Nursing
A cutting-edge program that educates students with a non-nursing bachelor's degree who want to enter the nursing profession. This accelerated curriculum with graduate-level courses focuses on the physical sciences and clinical aspects healthcare. Graduates are prepared to take the Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing.
PhD Program
Emphasizes research and prepares nursing professionals with experience and interest in a clinical specialty for research or teaching roles in academia. The program enables students to design an individualized program of study that meets a set of graduate objectives.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Developed for students seeking an advanced clinical practice degree as an alternative to a research focused PhD program. This program concentrates on evidence-based practice and helps students translate health related research into practice in a variety o
Winona State University
P.O. Box 5838
Winona, MN 55987
800-342-5978
http://www.winona.edu/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Welcome to the intellectually stimulating, exciting and caring profession of nursing. The Winona State University Department of Nursing has been providing high quality nursing education in southeast Minnesota for more than 40 years. Our program is located on the Winona and Rochester campuses. If you want to grow as an individual and make a difference in people's lives apply for one of our programs and join the ranks of WSU alumni who are improving our world by providing expert nursing care. Generic Option, for students seeking a BS (Bachelor of Science) degree in Nursing and registered nurse licensure.
RN-BSN
RN to BS Completion Program, for students who already hold a registered nurse license and are now seeking a BS degree.
Graduate Programs
The Graduate Programs in Nursing provide a scholarly knowledge base to prepare caring, ethical, creative, and accountable nurse leaders to care for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations in a diverse society. Advanced professional nursing practice applies evidence to influence health care outcomes for a variety of populations and systems.
There are several programs available within the following academic awards:
•Master of Science (MS)
•Graduate Certificate (GC)
•Doctor of Nursing Practice (post-master’s with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Consortium)
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Winona State University has offered the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program as part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Consortium since 2007 with approval from the Higher Learning Commission. The facu