Nursing
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Diploma
Join the high-demand career of nursing! Our program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). With above-average NCLEX state pass rates, we are confident that we can provide you with the knowledge and understanding to excel in your career as a nurse! Start your journey of helping others.
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High demand career
Above state average NCLEX state pass rate
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Practical Nursing, Diploma
The Practical Nursing degree opens doors to advancement in nursing education. After successfully completing the program, you will receive a Practical Nursing Diploma and can take the NCLEX-PN exam. The program is designed to ladder into the Associate Nursing Degree. You can further your education in the RN program or start working as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Length
- 3 Semester for Full-Time Students
- 39 Credits
Course List
Nursing, A.S.
The Nursing A.S. degree is for Licensed Practical Nurses who wish to obtain an Associate of Science Nursing Degree. Enter with an LPN degree from Minnesota West or transfer from a different college. After successful completion, you will receive the AS Nursing Degree and are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination.
Length
- 2 Years for Full-Time Students
- 64 Credits
Course List
What drew me to Minnesota West was a grant opportunity I found out about through
work. Making the first step was hard, but knowing it was for a short time made it
an easier decision.
Marsha F.
Career Opportunities
Licensed practical nurses work under the direction of a doctor or a registered nurse and provide basic bedside care to patients. While duties differ from one work setting to another, typical duties include taking vital signs, applying dressings, giving alcohol rubs, feeding patients, recording food and liquid intake and output, assisting with bathing and dressing, and performing routine lab work. Licensed practical nurses are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care centers and home health care services.
Registered nurses work to promote health and to help patients cope with illness. Registered nurses work in hospitals, doctor’s offices, nursing homes, public health facilities, government agencies, schools and private homes. Daily duties are determined by the work setting, and may include computerized monitoring of patients’ vital signs, writing and managing care plans, drawing blood and giving injections, performing routine lab tests, and performing administrative and supervisory duties.
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