Educational Programs

Summer Term
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We have added a number of general education liberal arts and sciences classes to this year's summer schedule, along with several career and technical courses.

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Nursing Program Information Sessions

If you are interested in learning more about the Nursing program and admission requirements, we invite you to attend an information session on any of the following dates/times. No reservation is required:

  • Date: Wed. June 13, 2012
    Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
    Room: T.3930
  • Date: Mon. July 9, 2012
    Time: 9:30 - 11 a. m.
    Room: T.3930
  • Date: Mon. Aug. 13, 2012
    Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
    Room: T.3930
  • Date: Mon. Sept. 10, 2012
    Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
    Room: T.3910
  • Date: Mon. Oct. 8, 2012
    Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m.
    Room: L.3100
  • Date: Tues. Nov. 13, 2012
    Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
    Room: T.3930
  • Date: Mon. Dec. 10, 2012
    Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
    Room: K.2700
  • Date: Mon. Jan.7, 2013
    Time: TBD
    Room: TBD

MCTC Foundation Scholarships

The MCTC Foundation awards numerous scholarships each year to students in need as well as to students with high academic potential. During the 2010-2011 school year, the MCTC Foundation awarded over $387,000 to 291 students. Scholarship information for the 2012-2013 school year is now available. Please refer to the scholarship packet to see available scholarship opportunities.

The scholarship application deadline is May 25, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in T.2500.

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Nursing

Program description

Join the fast-paced world of the Health Care field by becoming a professional nurse. MCTC’s nursing program offers two academic tracks- one for those who are just starting out, and another for currently Licensed Practical Nurses (L.P.N.). Get hands-on training from experienced faculty in a program that uses state-of-the-art technology and gives you the tools you need to enter your nursing career.

Program start and location

Courses are taught at MCTC’s downtown Minneapolis campus, and the program course work is offered in the fall and spring of each year. Admission to the program is once a year. Clinical and experiential learning also takes place at various facilities around the Twin Cities.

Degree options and requirements

Practical Nursing Diploma—36 credits
Nursing Mobility Program A.S. Degree—73 credits

Option A: MCTC First Year Practical Nursing Students

Option B: Licensed Practical Nurses

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What you will learn

  • The Nursing program offers two academic tracks: Option A allows students to earn a Practical Nursing diploma and then continue into a second year for an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASD). Option B is an accelerated ASD degree track for Licensed Practical Nurses. Graduates of both options are eligible for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX).
  • The curriculum follows a leveled four-semester sequence that allows you to continue through one or both years of the program on a full- or part-time basis.
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  • In Option A, You will have the option to earn a diploma in Practical Nursing after successful completion of the first two semesters of the program. You may then continue into the second year of the curriculum and, upon successful completion, be eligible to earn an ASD. This format allows you the flexibility required to fit your schedule, career choice and specific interests.
  • During the first two semesters of the program leading to a Practical Nursing Diploma, you will learn to collect data regarding physical and mental functioning, administer prescribed medications and treatments, monitor status and perform delegated nursing care of your patients, all under the supervision of a registered nurse. You also will learn to develop rapport with patients and to maintain medical confidentiality.
  • If you choose to obtain an A.S. Degree in nursing and prepare to take the NCLEX to become a registered nurse, you will learn how to promote health, prevent disease and help patients cope with illness. You will also learn to act as a health care advocate and health educator, provide direct patient care, develop and manage plans of care and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health.
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Points of pride

  • MCTC’s Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (3343 Peachtree Road N.E., Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326), and approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
  • MCTC’s diverse student body enhances your learning experience.
  • MCTC’s Nursing program’s NCLEX scores are higher than the national average.
  • MCTC’s Nursing program has highly accomplished faculty, all of whom combine extensive industry experience with teaching expertise.

Where you could work

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Extended-care facilities
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  • Home healthcare agencies
  • Ambulatory surgery centers
  • Urgent care centers
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Potential job titles

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Registered Nurse (RN)

Occupational outlook

With the baby boomer generation expected to retire in the next 10 years, now is an ideal time to enter into the nursing profession. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of Registered Nurses (RNs) is expected to grow overall by 22 percent through 2018. Factors behind the growth include the need to replace experienced nurses who leave the occupation, technological advances in patient care, an increasing emphasis on preventive care and the aging of the U.S. populace.

Beyond-the-classroom opportunities

  • You may choose to join The Student Nurses Association, which builds community among nursing students and helps them further understand the discipline of Nursing.
  • You will have the opportunity to do a Clinical Internship Elective, for college credit, which provides you with learning opportunities to apply nursing theory to a nursing practice. The focus is on gaining depth of understanding of the role of the registered nurse, as well as strengthening nursing skills in the clinical setting. You will be precepted by nurses in the practice setting and by nurse faculty.
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  • You may choose to take MCTC’s Introduction to Chinese Healthcare with a Cultural Emphasis, where you can travel to China and explore today’s nursing and medical care and Traditional Chinese Medicine in a classroom setting, while also directly observing current Chinese medical and nursing practice. You will have the chance to study and interact with Chinese nursing students in both academic and practice settings. In addition, you will be introduced to the basics of spoken Mandarin, Chinese culture and Chinese perspectives on the world.
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Articulation Agreements, Common Course Outlines and Gainful Employment Information

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