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Associate in Science Degree
Our Registered Nursing Associate in Science Program is approved by the Minnesota
Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for
Nursing Accrediting Commission. The curriculum is designed
to be completed in two academic years. However, many students
with family and job responsibilities elect to complete a
majority of general education credits prior to entering
the nursing
course sequence. Admission and information booklets are available
for students through the Career Center or Admission Department
on both campuses. We recommend that prospective students
attend a nursing
information session conducted by the counseling/advising
staff.
We offer two options for completing the associate
in science degree in nursing:
Two-Year RN Sequence: four-semester, sequential
nursing curriculum with instruction occurring on campus and
in clinical facilities.
LPN-RN Sequence: three semesters (Summer,
Fall & Spring) for required nursing courses
with additional time
being
required to complete the general education requirements;
sequential nursing curriculum designed for the recent practical
nurse
graduate or practicing LPN with instruction occurring on
campus and in clinical facilities. Day or evening scheduling
options are available.
Related Program Requirements:
- Students must demonstrate competence in Mathematics for
Health Science (MATH 0110). Students may achieve 90% on
the MATH 0110 equivalency exam or satisfactorily complete
the course.
- Certified Nursing Assistant registration for 2-year RN
Option students.
- Current CPR certification
- Physical examination and immunizations (required before
beginning the nursing program)
- Individual professional liability insurance (required
by the clinical facilities). It is expected that nursing
students carry their own personal health insurance policy.
Proof that these requirements are met must be furnished
by the student.
- State law requires that any person who provides services
that involve direct contact with patients and residents
at a health care facility have a background study conducted
by the state.
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