Nursing

The Minneapolis College Nursing Program is a selective admissions process and accepts applications from those who are beginning their journey in the field of nursing, as well as from licensed practical nurses (LPN) who wish to earn an Associate’s degree and advance their licensure.

LPNs with unencumbered licenses who are admitted to nursing program are granted 5 credits of advanced standing toward their degree. Learn more about each option by reading the admission information and application.

• Nursing (AS)—64 credits 
• Course Descriptions & Outlines
• Transfer Agreements

Nursing Application Deadline:

• April 1 for Fall admission to the Minneapolis College Nursing Program
• September 1 for Spring admission to the Minneapolis College Nursing Program 
• September 1 for Spring admission to Advanced Standing Nursing for current LPN's 

The ATI TEAS is required for all nursing program applicants. Have questions about the Nursing Program at Minneapolis College? Ask Us!

REGULAR ADMISSION: Program Application and Information for Nursing Program Admission 

• Nursing Application Information fall 2020 and spring 2021
• Nursing Application Form PDF fall 2020 and spring 2021

LPN ADMISSION: Program Application and Information for Advanced Standing LPN Nursing Program Admission 

• LPN Advanced Standing Nursing Application Information spring 2021
• LPN Advanced Standing Nursing Application Form PDF spring 2021

• You will be engaged in a fresh, evidence-based curriculum using a concept-based approach to teach nursing theory and practice. Concept-based learning focuses on active learning and application of lessons in order to provide an exceptional foundation of skills and knowledge for nursing practice.
• Guided by expert faculty through Minneapolis College's Nursing Program 4 semesters, you will integrate the skills needed to be a registered nurse, including the nursing process, comprehensive health assessment, administration of prescribed medications and treatments, rapport and therapeutic communication, planning patient care, health care systems, health care technology, delegation, and nursing leadership.
• As a successful Minneapolis College Nursing Program graduate, you will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN and to apply for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). If you maintain a 2.5 GPA and pass the NCLEX-RN to become a licensed RN, you may choose to continue your nursing education with a seamless matriculation to Augsburg College to earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) in as little as one additional year. There is no additional application for Augsburg College for Minneapolis College Nursing Program graduates who meet these requirements.
• Your may also apply to any BSN-completion program you choose.

• As a Minneapolis College Nursing Program student, you will become a member of the Student Nurses Association, which builds community among nursing students and helps them deepen their understanding of the nursing discipline.
• You may also be eligible to apply for final-semester preceptorships to fulfill your clinical learning requirements. In a preceptorship, you will work in a specific area of nursing under the guidance and supervision of an expert, practicing RN.

Nursing students are admitted  by a selective admissions process in the fall semester and spring semester to the nursing program.

Current LPNs are admitted by a selective admissions process as advanced standing nursing students in the spring term.

The program is weekday, daytime hours and is completed in four consecutive semesters.

As an applicant to the Nursing program, you must take the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS). The ATI TEAS is a national, standardized examination of basic learning skills. Research has shown that applicants who do well on the ATI TEAS are more likely to be successful in nursing school.

Testing dates and cost

Login to the TEAS registration website for these dates and times:

• Saturday, November 23, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 3, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, December 7, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Saturday, January 4th, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Noon
• Wednesday, January 8th,  9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Saturday, January 11th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Saturday, January 18th, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Noon
• Saturday, January 25th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The cost of ATI TEAS testing varies by location—when you review the schedule at the link above, select "Learn More" to see the test cost at the Minneapolis College location.

Important information

• When registering for the ATI TEAS, you must use your name exactly as it appears on your government-issued photo identification (driver’s license or passport). You must also use this name on your Nursing program application materials.
• You will need your government-issued photo ID to be admitted to the test.
• You should plan to take the ATI TEAS as soon as possible. We have a limited number of seats and you may need to test again to get the desired percent you need for program admission. The test takes about four hours to complete.
• We allow students from other colleges to sign up to take the test at our site.
• Some area colleges that offer the ATI TEAS may not allow you to test at their sites. Some colleges limit testing to their own admitted students. Also, if you are able to secure a seat at another college or at a testing center you may pay up to twice as much for the exam.
• For more information about the ATI TEAS, including how to register, study guides, practice tests, visit ATI Testing

Preparing for the ATI TEAS

• Minneapolis College recommends you review and prepare for the ATI TEAS, but does not endorse any particular set of review or preparation materials. Find study guides and practice test information on the ATI Testing site
• Please visit the Minneapolis College library to access on-campus study resources.

Visit the Nursing Program Outcomes webpage for information on student achievement data.

• Visit our Frequently Asked Nursing Questions webpage for more information.