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Nursing

Overview

About This Program

Clinical experiences are provided in area community hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other community-based health care agencies. Nursing is a growing field with multiple career opportunities. Minnesota North College trains students with the knowledge and clinical skills to enter the field, fully prepared to work in a healthcare facility at their level of training.

Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN - RN)
The Hibbing campus welcomes traditional students and advance standing (LPN’s) students into their nursing program. As a graduate of the ASN program, students are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Exam for the Professional Nurse (NCLEX-RN).

Practical Nursing Diploma (LPN)
Itasca and Mesabi campuses (distance option Rainy River). The diploma program prepares students to become an LPN for a fulfilling career of direct patient care. Students can choose to stay at that level or be accepted into an advanced program. As a graduate of the PN program, students are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Exam for the Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).

Nursing Assistant
One 4-credit course offered on four campuses and in some partner high schools will start you on your journey!

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At-a-Glance

Degrees & Credits

A.S. Degree (64 credits) RN

Diploma (45 credits) LPN

Certificate (4 credits) CNA

Campus
Hibbing
Itasca
Mesabi Range - Eveleth
Rainy River

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Nursing Applicant Requirements and Program Applications

Associate Degree In Nursing

Click here to view the Admission Requirements Packet.

Click here to view Program Application.

The priority deadline is February 1, but applications will be considered on an ongoing basis as seats are available. (ONLY to be completed after applying to Minnesota North College)

Practical Nursing Program

Click here to view the Requirements Planner.

Click here to view the Program Application.

The priority deadline is February 28, but applications will be considered on an ongoing basis as seats are available. (ONLY to be completed after applying to Minnesota North College)

Schedule an appointment with the nursing advisor on the campus where you plan to complete the program if you need assistance.

Nursing Assistant

There are no additional requirements to apply or register for the Nursing Assistant program. Register for the Nursing Assistant course on E-Services. If you need assistance, e-mail admissions@minnesotanorth.edu or call (218)-293-6850.

Career Opportunities

There is a strong demand for Nursing Assistants, LPNs and RNs locally and nationally. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, health-related careers are expanding and projected to grow.

Graduates of the ADN program are prepared for entry level positions in hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies and clinics. Employment prospects for registered nurses are excellent. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.html

As has been the case for many years now, job outlook for LPNs continues to look great in a variety of settings. In fact, it is likely to get even better in the years to come according to https://www.licensedpracticalnurse.net/job-outlook/.

Students certified as a nursing assistant have excellent employment opportunities with nursing homes, hospitals, schools, private homes, foster care, and special care facilities. The nursing assistant course is a prerequisite to both the ADN and PN programs as well as other healthcare-related fields.

Program Contacts

Lynette How

Director of Nursing Programs

218-322-2365

Donita Ettestad

Nursing Site Coordinator - Rainy River Campus

218-598-9329

Bryleigh Starich

Nursing Site Coordinator - Hibbing Campus

218-293-6901

Jeff Torrel

Nursing Site Coordinator - Eveleth Campus

218-550-2628

Alicia Alleman

Nursing Site Coordinator - Itasca Campus

218-322-2383

Program Planners and Accreditation

Accreditation

The Minnesota North College Practical/Vocational Nursing (delivered via distance education) and Associate Degree in Nursing (delivered via distance education) Programs are pursuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037; phone 202-909-2487. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments in writing directly to NLN CNEA, attention Dr. Teresa Shellenbarger, NLN CNEA Executive Director, no later than April 8, 2024 to cneaaccreditation@nln.org.

Practical/Vocational Nursing Program

The Minnesota North College, Practical/Vocational Nursing Program (delivered via blended/hybrid distance education), holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487.

Associate Degree in Nursing Program

The Minnesota North College, Associate Degree in Nursing Program (delivered via blended/hybrid distance education), holds pre-accreditation status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20037. 202-909-2487. Holding pre-accreditation status does not guarantee that initial accreditation by NLN CNEA will be received.