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Practical Nursing (BP/EP) Associate in Applied Science Degree

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The AAS Degree option in Practical Nursing is designed for those who would like to fulfill some of the general education requirements to pursue a professional nursing degree or other advanced degree through Hennepin Tech. The diploma is required to take the licensure exam and for entry into practice; therefore this is an option in addition to the diploma. This may be taken either at the same time or after graduating with the diploma. Students are encouraged to contact the program to which they wish to transfer for specific information about their requirements to ensure the student selects the appropriate courses.

Licensed Practical Nurses provide direct care under the supervision of a licensed physician or registered nurse. Licensed Practical Nurses use the nursing process to collect patient data and implement nursing care in maintenance of health as well as caring for those who are ill, injured or who have debilitating conditions.

Students attending courses full-time can complete this program in 2 semesters. Cleared criminal background study is required.

The courses listed below are designated to meet the requirements of the Minnesota Board of Nursing for qualifying to take the practical nursing state board licensing examination (NCLEX-PN). Upon successful completion of NCLEX-PN the graduate practical nurse is licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Process for applying to the Practical Nursing Program:

  1. Interested students must email Maddie Smith (Madison.Smith@HennepinTech.edu) for more information about the application process.
  2. Apply to Hennepin Technical College
    The Student Success Advisor will discuss the following requirements if applicable:
    • complete placement testing
    • have any prior coursework evaluated for transfer
  3. Complete pre-requisite courses:
    1. EMSV1020 or 8-hour CPR course for Health Care Providers offered by the American Heart Association or 8-hour CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer course offered by the American Red Cross
    2. NAHA1002 NAHA1010 or currently on the Minnesota Department of Health Registry for Nursing Assistants
    3. BIOL1400 or BIOL2005
    4. BIOL2125 and BIOL2225
    5. ENGL1250 or ENGL1100
    6. NURS1015 or BIOL1100 HLTH2001
    7. Qualifying scores in reading, writing and math assessment tests
    8. Qualifying scores on the HESI entrance exam
      1. Scores of at least 60% cumulative and 70% in reading comprehension. The HESI entrance exam may be repeated one time, after which, if scores are met, then students must meet with a Student Success advisor.

Students may apply to the Practical Nursing Program while finishing the prerequisites. Applications are all online and will be submitted after students pass the HESI test. Students should be in touch with Maddie Smith, the Nursing Advisor, early in their time at Hennepin Tech as well as checking-in each semester to be sure they are on-track and to get information about upcoming cohorts.

Award Outcomes

  • Demonstrate effective communication techniques while providing patient care founded on basic physical, developmental, spiritual, cultural, functional, and psychosocial needs of individual patients across the lifespan
  • Manage care through planning, organizing or assigning aspects of care to UAP's and LPN's under the direction of an RN or other licensed Health Care Provider
  • Participate as a member of the inter-professional team collaborating with other health care providers to promote safe, quality, patient centered care
  • Demonstrate nursing safety principles
  • Utilize information technology effectively in the provision of care
  • Demonstrate professional behaviors in accordance with legal and ethical nursing practice standards
  • Utilize evidence-based nursing judgment when providing individualized patient care when prioritizing care across the lifespan
  • Participate in quality improvement

Career Opportunities

Opportunities for employment may be available in hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, long-term care facilities, transitional care facilities, assisted living facilities, industry and the armed forces.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 33 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
NURS1375Fundamentals of Nursing

8

NURS1380Medical Surgical Nursing I

8

NURS2375Medical Surgical Nursing II

8

NURS2380Transition to Practice

8

 

NURS1015Nutrition Basics

1

or

BIOL1100Nutrition and Health

3

or

HLTH2001Nutrition and Health

2

 

General Education Required 19 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
BIOL1400Human Biology

4

or

BIOL2005General Biology I

4

 

BIOL2125Anatomy and Physiology I

4

and

BIOL2225Anatomy and Physiology II

4

 

ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

or

ENGL1250Short Form Composition and Reporting

4

 

Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 5

3

General Education Elective 8 Credits

Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College’s Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general education courses.

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 60

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

In addition to all of the Diploma requirements, students who are seeking the degree also must complete the following requirements:

Required Additional General Education Courses

These courses can be taken prior to or after Practical Nursing program admission:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 5

3

Choose 8 MnTC General Education Electives to reach a 60-credit total

8

Suggested Electives

Students planning to transfer are encouraged to consult the transfer college for program requirements before choosing electives.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Suggested MnTC electives:

BIOL2005General Biology I

4

BIOL2125Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOL2225Anatomy and Physiology II

4

BIOL2235Microbiology

4

CHEM1000Introduction to Chemistry

4

CHEM1100General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry Foundations

4

MATH1250Introduction to Statistics

3

MATH1400College Algebra

4

PHIL1400Medical Ethics

4

PSYC1200Psychology Throughout the Lifespan

3

PSYC1300Abnormal Psychology

3

 

Humanities/Fine Arts Offerings:

ARTS1000Elements of Design

3

ARTS1005Art and Social Justice

3

ARTS1050Introduction to Art

3

ENGL1060Food in Literature and Film

3

MUSC1010Influence of Pop/Rock Music

3

MUSC1015World Music

3

MUSC1020Class Guitar

3

PHIL1200Ethics

3

PHIL1400Medical Ethics

4

PHIL1500World Religions

3

Graduation (60 Credits)

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

5/12/2022 : BP 7506 / EP 7507