A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Career outlook
Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
Getting in
What Minnesota North College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examRequired
Minimum GPA2.5
Nursing page lists a 45 credit Practical Nursing diploma (LPN) at Hibbing, Itasca, Mesabi Range Eveleth and Rainy River campuses; exam, GPA, deadline and material requirements are not stated on the page (program-details subpage not fetched within budget).
