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Nursing
Award:
Associate of Science
Total Credits for Award:
64.00
Program Requirements:
Nursing Application course requirements:
Students must complete
BIOL 2224 Anatomy with a grade of ‘B’ or higher and one of the following:
1.
ENGL 1110 or
ENGA 1110 or
ENGL 1111 (or the exact transfer equivalent of one of those courses) with a grade of ‘B’ or higher.
2. Official Advanced Placement transcripts showing English writing with a score of 3 or higher prior to submitting the Nursing program application.
Nursing Program application information is located on the Nursing Program page
Description:
The Minneapolis College Nursing program educates future professional nurses who practice compassionate, innovative, holistic, and culturally congruent care to all people in the advancement of the profession of nursing. Completion of the Associate of Science in nursing degree at Minneapolis College prepares you to take the National Council Licensure Examination to become a registered nurse, and to continue your nursing education at any baccalaureate completion program.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
Admission course requirements: Students must complete the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills), and the following two courses prior to submitting the Nursing program application.
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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BIOL 2224
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Anatomy
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4
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3 |
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College Composition: One of the following from the list below with a grade of 'B' or higher
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ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110: College Composition or
ENGL 1111: Research and Composition for Change or
The Exact equivalent of either ENGL/ENGA 1110 or ENGL 1111 or
Advanced Placement English Writing with a score of 3 or higher.
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3
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1 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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7
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First Semester:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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NPRO 1000
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Introduction to Health Concepts
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8
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BIOL 2227
and
BIOL 2228
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Physiology
Physiology Lab
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4
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3 |
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General Education
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Choose any course from any MnTC Goal areas other than 1, 3, 5 or 9.
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3
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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Advanced Standing First Semester:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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NPRO 1010
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Nursing Transitions
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3
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Advanced Standing Credit
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LPN's who are admitted to the Nursing program receive 5 credits of advanced standing
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5
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BIOL 2227
and
BIOL 2228
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Physiology
Physiology Lab
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4
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3 |
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General Education
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Choose any course from any MnTC Goal areas other than 1, 3, 5 or 9.
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3
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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Grades of "C" or above (2.0) are required in all of the courses for completion of the program.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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NPRO 1100
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Wellness-Illness Concepts Across the Lifespan
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8
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NPRO 1150
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Concepts of Health Assessment
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2
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PSYC 2240
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Lifespan Development
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4
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5,9 |
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General Education
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Choose any course from any MnTC Goal areas other than 1, 3, 5 or 9.
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3
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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17
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Grades of "C" or above (2.0) are required in all of the courses for completion of the program.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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NPRO 2000
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Complex Health Concepts
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8
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BIOL 2235
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Microbiology
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4
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3 |
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BIOL 2229
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Pathophysiology
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2
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General Education
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Choose any course from any MnTC Goal areas other than 1, 3, 5 or 9.
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3
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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17
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Grades of "C" or above (2.0) are required in all of the courses for completion of the program.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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NPRO 2100
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Synthesis of Health Concepts in Nursing
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8
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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8
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Grades of "C" or above (2.0) are required in all of the courses for completion of the program.
General Education Courses (30 Credits):
To complete the A.S. degree in Nursing, students are required to successfully complete 30 credits of General Education coursework selected from at least six of the 10 MnTC Goal Areas. A minimum of three credits must be completed from Goal Area 1, and a minimum of three credits from Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10.
The specific courses that are required for the A.S. degree are a College English Composition course, BIOL 2224, BIOL 2227 and BIOL 2228, BIOL 2229, BIOL 2235, and PSYC 2240. This will satisfy 21 of the 30 required credits. The nursing program curriculum as written includes Goal Areas 1, 3, 5 and 9.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.