;

Practical Nursing Associate of 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 Angel Hoglund (Angel.Hoglund@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. NAHA1010 or currently on the Minnesota Department of Health Registry for Nursing Assistants
    3. BIOL1400 or BIOL2005
    4. BIOL2125 and BIOL2225
    5. ENGL1070 or ENGL1080 or ENGL1100 or ENGL1250
    6. EMSV1146 or NURS1121
    7. Qualifying scores in reading, writing and math assessment tests
    8.   Qualifying scores on the TEAS entrance exam
        i. Scores of 72% or higher cumulative and 72% or higher on reading comprehension section. The TEAS entrance exam may be attempted twice prior to a semester start. If students are unsuccessful, there must be at least a 3-month break before attempting the TEAS assessment for the following semester enrollment.  No more than 4 attempts are allowed within a 12-month   time period.

Students may apply to the Practical Nursing Program while finishing the prerequisites. Applications are all online and will be submitted after students pass the TEAS test. Students should be in touch with Angel Hoglund, 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

  • Participates in quality improvement by using innovative thinking founded upon a spirit of lifelong learning
  • Contributes to the goals of the healthcare team using legal and ethical nursing frameworks within the scope of practice of the LPN
  • Utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice to promote safe, quality care across the lifespan
  • Demonstrates client specific care inclusive of socioeconomic, cultural, and developmental criteria through use of focused assessments, therapeutic communication, and holistic nursing theory

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 34 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
NURS1376Introduction to Nursing

3

NURS1381Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing

3

NURS1425Pharmacology I

2

NURS1430Medication Calculations

2

NURS1435Nursing Skills Lab I

2

NURS1440Nursing Clinical I

1

NURS1445Nursing Clinical II

3

NURS2325Pharmacology II

2

NURS2335Nursing Skills Lab II

2

NURS2350Nursing Clinical III

3

NURS2376Medical Surgical Nursing II

3

NURS2381Nursing Care Across the Lifespan

6

 

EMSV1146Medical Terminology for EMS/ER Personnel

3

or

NURS1121Medical Terminology

2

General Education Required 18 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
BIOL1400Human Biology

4

or

BIOL2005General Biology I

4

 

BIOL2125Anatomy and Physiology I

4

and

BIOL2225Anatomy and Physiology II

4

 

ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

or

ENGL1080Professional Writing

3

or

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

ENGL1200Introduction to Humanities

3

MUSC1010Influence of Pop/Rock Music

3

MUSC1015World Music

3

MUSC1020Exploring the 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.

 

1/16/2024 : BP 7506 / EP 7507