Minnesota West Community and Technical College
1314 N. Hiawatha Ave.
Pipestone, MN 56164

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Local: (507) 825-6800

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Program locations

This program is offered at the following locations:

Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Granite Falls
56241

Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Pipestone
56164

Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Worthington
56187

Springfield High School
56087

Cottonwood River Technical Center
56087

Redwood Falls Area Learning Center
56283

Fairmont
56031

Redwood Area Hospital
56283

Fairmont Community Hospital
56031

Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center - Wabasha
55981

 



Practical Nursing

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Program Details

  • Award: Diploma
  • Credits: 37
  • Delivery: Land/Campus, Online
  • WIA certified: YES
  • Emphases: N/A

About this Program

Nursing Pathway is Minnesota West's new nursing curriculum plan that is designed to create upward mobility nursing education opportunities. Students enrolled in the Nursing Pathway and who complete the first year of the program are eligible for a diploma in practical nursing. In addition, these learners will be positioned to continue for an additional year to attain their Associate in Science (two-year RN) degree. Nursing Pathway students may elect to exit at the end of their first year, graduate, and test for licensure as a Practical Nurse and go directly to the workforce. Pathway students who successfully complete the first year of the curriculum and wish to attain the Associate in Science in Nursing will continue for an additional year. For learners whose career goals are higher, Minnesota West's Nursing Pathway prepares both practical and associate degree nurse graduates to further their education by providing the foundation for attaining a Bachelor or Master degree in nursing.

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