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Traditional RN Admission Process

Program Start

The Traditional RN program is a Fall starting program. Application to Northwest Technical College (NTC) and application to the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing program are separate.

  • 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 Traditional RN program.
    • Admission to the Traditional RN program is required in order to enroll in nursing classes, designated with the ADNG prefix

Onsite Requirements

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

Traditional RN Program 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. Students must submit all official HS/ College transcripts. Send your official transcript by email to: admissions@ntcmn.edu , through Parchment, or mail to: Northwest Technical College 905 Grant Avenue SE Bemidji, MN 566601

3. Complete prerequisites listed below, or Download the PDF: Traditional RN Prerequisites

  • BIOL 2260: Anatomy & Physiology I — 4 credit
  • BIOL 2262: Anatomy & Physiology II — 4 credit  or  BIOL 2221: Microbiology — 3 credit
  • ENGL 1111: College Writing I — 4 credit
  • 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:

  • An official transcript of a TEAS score of 64 or higher from the past 2 years — TEAS must be taken at a in-person approved facility starting Nov 1, 2024
  • A Certified Nursing Assistant certification from the last 5 years, or completion of HLTH 1110: Nursing Assistant or course equivalent within the last 5 years

4. Complete the Traditional RN program application. The program application is available online on September 2024 for the 2025 Cohort: Traditional RN Application!

TEAS Information

  • TEAS test passed with a score of 64 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!

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