Nursing Mobility Program
Program Overview
PTC's Nursing Mobility program is offered for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) who desire to pursue an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing to become a registered nurse (RN). With an A.S. in Nursing, students are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse. Registered nurses with associate degrees are typically employed in hospitals, clinics, hospice care, long-term care, and assisted living facilities.
Apply to PTC's Nursing Mobility Program
Nursing Mobility Application
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once accepted into the Nursing Mobility program, you must ensure you have a current application on file with the college and that your $20 application fee has been paid.
For Admission to the Program
Prerequisites
-- Current LPN (licensed practical nurse)
-- Documentation of current Health Care Provider CPR course
-- Completion of required criminal background check
-- Clinical site physical/immunizations
Program Plan
Prior to admission to NURS courses, students must complete the following 28 credits of required general education courses with no substitutions accepted.
BIOL 1250 General Biology (4)
BIOL 1255 Microbiology (3)
BIOL 1260 Anatomy & Physiology I (4)
BIOL 1270 Anatomy & Physiology II (4)
ENGL 1276 College Composition (4)
PHIL 1220 Human Ethics (3)
PSYC 1200 Introduction to Psychology (3)
PSYC 1250 Lifespan Development (3)
General Education Electives, Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (2)
must include two credits from any MnTC goal area
Application and acceptance to the following portion of the program is required prior to taking NURS courses.
NURS 2920 LPN to Professional Nurse (4)
NURS 2921 Professional Nursing Theory I (4)
NURS 2922 Professional Nursing Practicum I (4)
NURS 2930 Professional Nursing Leadership and Management (4)
NURS 2935 Professional Nursing Theory II (4)
NURS 2936 Professional Nursing Practicum II (4)
LPN students will be awarded Advanced Standing nursing credits (6)
Nursing Program Handbook
The Nursing Program Handbook provides information regarding policies, procedures, available resources and common issues that are of concern to PTC nursing students. Students are responsible for using the handbook as a resource when questions arise and as a guide to academic and nonacademic policies and procedures.
Course Outlines
For more specific information about this program's required courses, visit the Course Outlines page.
Cost of Program
To determine the cost of this program, visit the Tuition and Fees page. For scholarship information, visit the Scholarships page. Tip: Look for the "Healthcare Scholarship!"
