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 Northwest Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examRequired
Minimum GPA2.76
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
CPR certification
Background check
Immunizations
Health insurance
One year, 41 credit hybrid Practical Nursing diploma, fall start. Fall 2027 application opens November 1, 2026 with priority seating deadline February 1, 2027, then rolling until seats fill. HSRT-AD score of 70 or higher taken on campus in Bemidji; prerequisite GPA 2.76 with C or better in BIOL 2260, HLTH 1106 and PSYC 2201; active CNA within 5 years; BLS/CPR; background check; immunizations, physical and proof of health insurance.
