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Nursing programs at Northwest Technical College all have specific admission requirements. These programs exercise a competitive process or admission. All Nursing program delivery follows a hybrid model.

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Nursing Assistant – 3 Credit Course

This 3-credit course prepares graduates to become a nursing assistant. Course completion is required for the Practical Nursing Diploma and the Associate of Science (AS) degree in Nursing — Traditional RN Program Track. Students who complete the course are also eligible to take the state certification exam for the Minnesota Department of Health’s nursing assistant registry.

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Practical Nursing (LPN) – Diploma

This 41-credit diploma is a one-year program for students who are nursing assistants, or who have completed a nursing assistant course and wish to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Graduates are eligible to apply for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and they may continue for an AS in nursing at NTC.

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Traditional RN – Associate of Science

This 64-credit degree is offered as a two-year program for students who are nursing assistants, or who have completed a nursing assistant course and wish to become registered nurses (RN). Graduates are eligible to apply for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

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Step-In (LPN to RN bridge) – Associate of Science

This 64-credit degree is a three-semester step-in program for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) who wish to become registered nurses (RN) Graduates are eligible to apply for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

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