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Program Start

The Practical Nursing Program is a one-year program with a fall term start. This program follows a hybrid delivery model. Students will earn a Dipoma and are eligible to take the registered nursing exam (NCLEX-LPN) after completion of the program.

Application to Northwest Technical College (NTC) and application to the Practical Nursing program are separate. Students must be accepted to NTC before applying to the Practical Nursing program.

• Applications to NTC may be submitted at any time.
• Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year until the program becomes full.
  • Admission to NTC does not guarantee admission to the Practical Nursing program.
    
  • Admission to the Practical Nursing program is required in order to enroll in nursing classes designated with the PNSG prefix.

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Onsite Requirements

Onsite requirements for lab and clinical courses will be discussed during program orientation and specified on the class schedule.

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Practical Nursing Admission Criteria

1. Complete application for admission to Northwest Technical College and acceptance to NTC upon submission of Traditional RN program application. NTC Institutional Application

2. Complete prerequisites listed below, or Download the PDF: Practical Nursing Prerequisites

• BIOL 2260: Anatomy & Physiology I — 4 credit
• PSYC 2201: Developmental Psychology — 3 credit
• HLTH 1106: Medical Terminology — 2 credit
• ENGL 0100: Reading, Reasoning & Writing – OR – exemption based on Accuplacer test score, High School GPA, or previously completed college credits
• MATH 0081: Math Foundations – OR – exemption based on Accuplacer test score, High School GPA, or previously completed college credits

In addition to those courses, you need:

• A TEAS score of 53 or higher from within 2 years – TEAS must be taken at a in-person approved facility starting Nov 1, 2024
• A Nursing Assistant certification active within the past 5 years, or completion of HLTH 1110: Nursing Assistant or course equivalent within the past 5 years.
• Active BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross or HLTH 1410 First Aid/ CPR (Heartsavers CPR/ AED does not meet CPR requirements)

3. Complete the Practical Nursing program application. The program application is available online here: Practical Nursing Application!

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TEAS Information

• TEAS test passed with a score of 53 or higher within two years of applying to the Traditional RN program (TEAS scores are valid for two years). Register for the TEAS!
  • Students are strongly encouraged to purchase and utilize a TEAS study manual. TEAS study manuals may be purchased for $25 from the ATI Testing website: Order the Study Manual!
  • If you take the TEAS somewhere other than NTC, you must have an official TEAS transcript sent to NTC. You must order the official score transcript on the ATI website: Order Official TEAS Transcripts!

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Please Note

• Applicants are responsible for the completion of the requirements and providing documentation/ notifying admissions via email at admissions@ntcmn.edu
• Students are responsible for the cost of testing.
• Students on current academic probation or suspension may not be considered for program admission.
• Financial holds or unpaid balances must be resolved prior to admission/registration.
• Course work in nursing from other academic institutions is not accepted.
• Applicants will receive their acceptance status within approx 30 days of submitting applications.
• NTC Nursing Eligibility Requirements