LPN to RN Programs Minneapolis, MN

As a licensed practical nurse, you can advance your nursing career by becoming a registered nurse. The transition to registered nursing will not only expand your scope of practice but also lead to higher earnings and greater career options. According to the UB Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs earn a median salary of $77,600 – based on statistics for 2021. The rate of increase in earnings is approximately 39%! An investment of 14 to 18 months to earn a registered nursing degree will pay for itself in a short time. The Associate of Science in Nursing takes less time than a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. With full-time attendance and transfer of credits, you will save both time and money.

With the successful completion of an accredited LPN-to-RN bridge program, you will be qualified to perform duties that are reserved for registered nurses only. These duties administering medications, inserting IV drips, drawing blood, performing diagnostic tests, operating medical equipment, setting up patient care plans, and working closely with doctors and advanced practice nurses to administer care. If you’re ready to expand your scope of practice and give your salary a boost of 39% or greater, then its time to enroll in an LPN to RN program listed below.

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

The Associate of Science in Nursing degree offered at Minneapolis Community and Technical College is open to Licensed Practical Nurses who wish to earn an Associate’s degree and advance their licensure. LPN applicants must hold an unencumbered license to practice and will be granted 5 credits of advanced standing toward the degree. Once admitted, practical nursing students will complete a nurse transitions courses in the first semester. They are admitted in the Spring semester only. (Applicants who opt to enroll in the Fall semester must take NPRO 1000 instead of NPRO 1010 and waive 5 credits of advanced standing with NPRO 1010). Applications must be submitted by June 1 for entry in the Spring. All applicants must take and pass the ATI TEAS to be considered for admission.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 64 (59 for LPNs)

Duration: 4 semesters

Course titles:

General education courses – Students must complete 30 credits of general education courses. Courses must be selected from 6 of the 10 MnTC Goal Areas.

Core courses – College Composition, Nursing Transitions, Wellness-Illness Concepts Across the Lifespan, Concepts of Health Assessment, Physiology, Lifespan Development, Complex Health Concepts, Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Synthesis of Health Concepts in Nursing,

Admission criteria:

• Complete the pre-nursing coursework before applying to the Nursing Program
• Must be accepted to Minneapolis College – submit the application online with the fee of $50
• Must have a current, non-expired, and unencumbered (no restrictions) practical nursing license
• Request official transcript to be sent electronically or by US Mail directly to the Records Office
• Achieve 70% or higher on the most current ATI TEAS. Official scores must be submitted to Minneapolis College through ATI within two years of the application deadline
• Meet the reading requirements. Achieve a score of 78 or higher in Reading Comprehension on the ACCUPLACER TEST. Applicants who have earned a 4-year college degree with a GPA of 2.5 or better may qualify for the exemption.
• Meet the science requirements. Must complete Anatomy with lab at Minneapolis College or transfer equivalent within three years of the application deadline. Must be completed with a minimum grade B or better.
• Clear a criminal background check before the assigned nursing orientation. Disqualifying convictions will result in dismissal
• Must submit transcripts indicating grades of straight C or higher in all practical nursing courses

Program Cost

The annual cost of tuition is $6,098 based on 15 credits per semester. Financial aid is available for eligible students.

• Website: https://minneapolis.edu/
• Address: 1501 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
• Phone: 612-659-6000
• NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 78.02%

Century College

Licensed practical nurses who hold a current and unencumbered practical nursing license may apply for admission to the Associate of Science in Nursing program at Century College as an advanced standing student. LPN applicants will receive 5 credits of advanced standing after completion of the nurse transition course. The nursing program is offered as part of the Minnesota Alliance for Nursing Education (MANE), which is a pathway for students to continue to the Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing. The AS degree will be awarded by Century College and the BSN will be awarded by a collaborating university. The program is available as an on-campus or hybrid/blended program with some of the coursework delivered online. Students will participate in the clinical rotations conducted at local health care facilities. Some rotations may be scheduled in the evening hours. Graduates will be eligible to take the NCLEX to become a registered nurse.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 75

Duration: 5 semesters

Course titles:

Core courses –  Composition I, Transition to the Role of the Professional Nurse (for advanced standing credits), Nutrition and the Role of the Professional Nurse, Anatomy and Physiology II, Acute and Complex Care, Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing II, Nursing Leadership I, Biomedical Ethics, Population Based Care, Nursing Leadership II, Nursing Informatics, and Liberal Studies, Chronic & Palliative Care, Pharmacology and the Role of the Professional Nurse, Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing I, Nursing Care of the Family, Epidemiology for Nursing, Statistics Century, Global Health Perspectives for Nursing

Admission criteria:

• Apply for general admission to Century College – submit the application fee of $20 with the application
• Attend a Nursing Admissions appointment
• Submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. The transcripts must be sent directly to Century College Transfer Student Services. Both high school and college transcripts must be submitted
• Must have a current and unencumbered license to practice as an LPN – from any state in the US
• Submit practical nursing transcripts indicating a grade C or higher on practical nursing courses
• Obtain a minimum GPA of 2.75 based on the first semester of the MANE curriculum plan. Applicants must pass each course with a grade C or better.
• Complete the most current ATI TEAS prior to the application deadline. Applicants must achieve a minimum TEAS composite score of 58.7% to be considered for selection. The test fee is $80.
• Provide documentation of current American Heart Association CPR Healthcare Provider
• Complete the required health and immunization record, including current TB test
• Complete a current Minnesota Human Services Net Study 2.0 to include fingerprinting

Program Cost

The cost of tuition is $242.42 per credit. Financial aid is available for eligible students.

• Website: https://www.century.edu/
• Address: 3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
• Phone: 651-779-3300
• Toll-Free: 800-228-1978
• NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 84.91%

Normandale Community College

Normandale College of Nursing welcomes LPNs to apply for admission to the Associate of Science in Nursing program. Beginning 2023, students applying for admission to the nursing program will be required to complete 64 credit hours instead of the MANE 75-credit option. The revised curriculum will cover four semesters including one semester of prerequisite coursework. Licensed practical nurses must complete a nursing transition course and will receive 5 credits of advanced standing. The transition course is 4 credits to be completed in lieu of the 9-credit health promotion course. All pre-nursing courses must be completed in the first semester. Graduates will be eligible to apply to sit for the registered nurse licensure exam. They may transfer on to BSN completion programs at accredited colleges. Application deadlines are February 1 for fall and June 1 for spring the following year.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 64

Duration: 4 semesters

Course titles:

Core courses – Transition to the Role of the Professional Nurse, Nutrition and the Role of the Professional Nurse, Chronic and Palliative Care, Pharmacology and the Role of the Professional Nurse, Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing I, Acute and Complex Care, Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing 2, Nursing Leadership I, Freshman Composition, Interpersonal Communication, Foundations of Organic and Biochemistry, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Microbiology, Introduction to Psychology, Development Psychology – Life Span, Introduction to Sociology, Cultural Anthropology – The Global Human Experience, Ethics, Biomedical Ethics

Admission criteria:

• Apply for general admission to Normandale College – acceptance to the college does not guarantee acceptance to the nursing program
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must attend a nursing information session
• Complete the most current ATI TEAS prior to the application deadline and obtain a minimum score of 58.7%. The test fee is $80.
• Must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher on college coursework
• Licensed practical nurses must have a current and unencumbered licensure from any state in the US.
• Provide documentation of current American Heart Association CPR Healthcare Provider
• Complete the required health and immunization record, including current TB test
• Complete a current Minnesota Human Services Net Study 2.0 to include fingerprinting

Program Cost

Tuition and fees cost $6,321 per year – for spring and fall semesters. Books and supplies, uniforms, background check, health requirements, and insurance are additional.

• Website: https://www.normandale.edu/
• Address: 9700 France Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55431
• Phone: (952) 358-8200
• Toll-Free: 1 (800) 481-5412
• NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 96.20%

Rasmussen College

Students who hold a current unencumbered practical nursing license will receive credit for Introduction to Nursing, Professional Nursing Skills, and Multidimensional Care I in the Associate Degree program. The LPN license must be unexpired and not reprimanded, stipulated, suspended or revoked, or have any current or prior disciplinary actions. Learning will take place in the classroom, lab, and clinical sites where students will provide nursing services under the direction of a registered nursing instructor. Graduates will be prepared to sit for the NCLEX for licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 102 (including transfer credits)

Duration: 2 semesters

Course titles:

General education courses: English Composition, Communication, Humanities, Mathematics, Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Introduction to Microbiology, Structure and Function of the Human Body, Human Growth and Development, General Psychology

Core courses – Essentials of Pathophysiology, Physical Assessment, Nursing Care of the Older Adult, Multidimensional Care II, Maternal Child Health Nursing, Professional Nursing Skills II, Multidimensional Care III, Multidimensional Care IV, Leadership and Professional Identity, Associate Degree in Nursing Capstone

Admission criteria:

• Submit a completed application to Rasmussen College
• Achieve a minimum score on the School of Nursing Entrance Exam
• Read and sign the Rasmussen College Enrollment Agreement and Attachments
• Complete a health physical and provide proof of immunizations in accordance with the School of Nursing Student Handbook
• Complete a criminal background screen
• Have current Basic Life Saving and CPR certification
• Complete the Rasmussen College experiential online orientation course and the School of Nursing Orientation
• Have a current and unencumbered practical nursing license – for mobility entrance candidates

Program Cost

Tuition and fees cost $360 per credit. Books and supplies are addition. The program is eligible for financial aid.

• Website: https://www.rasmussen.edu/
• Address: 4400 West 78th Street, 6th Floor, Bloomington, MN 55435
• Phone: 952-545-2000
• Fax: 952-545-7038
• NCLEX–RN Pass Rate: 75.21%

Anoka Ramsey Community College

The LPN-RN track available at Anoka-Ramsey Community College leads to an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing degree for licensed practical nurses seeking to obtain a license to practice as a registered nurse. As curriculum will include theory and practical instruction to prepare students for the role of a registered nurse. Practical nursing candidates must complete a transition course to receive 5 credits of advance standing in the AS degree program. As the College transitions out of the MANE alliance, the dual-enrollment into the AS and BSN degree will not be available. Upon completion of the AS requirements, LPNs will become eligible to take the NCLEX exam. They will have the option to complete the BSN through an RN to BSN transition program. Advanced standing option is available in the fall semester only.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 75

Duration: 5 semesters

Course titles:

Core courses – Transition to the Role of the Professional Nurse, Nutrition and the Role of the Professional Nurse, Chronic and Palliative Care, Pharmacology and the Role of the Professional Nurse, Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing I, Acute and Complex Care, Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing 2, Nursing Leadership I, Principles of Biology I, Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Microbiology, Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry, Medical Ethics or Introduction to Ethics, General Psychology, Lifespan Development, General Sociology or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Admission criteria:

• Review the nursing program information on the website before submitting an application
• Complete General Admission to ARCC before applying to the nursing program
• Must obtain the 8-digit Tech ID to apply for admission to the nursing program
• Must complete the TEAS 7 – the highest score will be accepted
• Submit an Academic Standards Petition to petition nursing prerequisite courses
• Compose the three (250-word) essay responses
• Apply for admission to the nursing program online
• Provide license number and expiration of the LPN license
• Provide details of work experience
• Provide documentation of current CPR Healthcare Provider
• Complete a current Minnesota Human Services Net Study 2.0 to include fingerprinting
• Complete the health and immunization record – must include proof of current immunizations and TB testing

Program Cost

Tuition and fees cost $234.75 per credit. Additional costs include books and supplies, tuition, fees, uniforms, textbooks, background check, insurance, and nursing supplies.

• Website: http://www.anokaramsey.edu/
• Address: 11200 Mississippi Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433-3470
• Phone: 763-433-1100
• NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 79.19%

St. Cloud Technical & Community College

The LPN to ADN Mobility AS program at St. Cloud Technical and Community College prepares licensed practical nurses for employment as a registered nurse. Practical nursing applicants will receive up to 9 credits of advance standing. They must have current license and registration submitted prior to admission. The license must be from the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Students will learn in the state-of-the-art lectures and lab. The comprehensive curriculum will cover knowledge, skills, and core qualities to become a registered nurse. Students will be prepared to meet real-world challenges as they leave the classroom. Graduates will be qualified to take the NCLEX for licensure as a registered nurse and continue their studies to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Applications are accepted from December 1 to February 1. Admission to the program is competitive so not al qualifying applicants will be accepted. A maximum of 50 students are accepted each fall semester.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 64

Duration: 4 semesters

Course titles:

Core courses – Nutrition, Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Microbiology, Interpersonal Communication, Analytical Writing, Ethics, Life Span Development Psychology, Transitional Nursing Concepts, Nursing Concepts I, Clinical Concepts I,  Professional Nursing Concepts, Nursing Concepts II, Clinical Concepts II

Admission criteria:

• Submit a completed application to SCTCC online
• Apply as a Pre-ADN degree student
• Submit the non-refundable application fee
• Submit official high school and college transcripts
• Complete the e-orientation after acceptance to the program
• Must be a licensed practical nurse with a current and unencumbered license
• Obtain a minimum grade C or better and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in the prerequisite coursework
• Must be in good academic standing
• Take and pass the ATI TEAS

Program Cost

Tuition and fees cost $259.29 per credit or $3,889.35 per semester for 15 credits. Books and supplies cost an estimated $3,189.

• Website: https://www.sctcc.edu/
• Address: 1540 Northway Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303
• Phone: 1 (800) 222-1009
• NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 83.33%

North Hennepin Community College

Licensed practical nurses may apply for admission to the Associate of Science in Nursing program at North Hennepin Community College to prepare for practice as a registered nurse. The comprehensive curriculum includes theory and practical instruction in holistic assessment, therapeutic nursing interventions, communication, levels of prevention, critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership management concepts. The clinical rotations will be condiucted in a variety of settings including scute, subacute, and long-term care facilities, community clinics, schools, and home health care settings. Instructors will emphasize safe, caring, competent nursing care across the lifespan and along the wellness continuum. Graduates will be eligible to apply to take the NCLEX for licensure as a registered nurse. Due to competitive enrollment, not all students who meet the requirements will be admitted to the program. The application deadline for Fall is February 1 and for Spring is June 1.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 75

Duration: 4 semesters

Course titles:

General education and prerequisite courses: Biology I, Gateway College Writing, General Psychology, Introduction to Chemistry, Microbiology, Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Principles of Interpersonal Communication, Life Span Development Psychology, Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Introduction to Sociology, Ethics or Health Care Ethics

Core courses – Transition to the Role of the Professional Nurse, Nutrition and the Role of the Professional Nursing, Chronic and Palliative Care, Pharmacology and Role of the Professional Nurse, Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing I, Acute and Complex Care, Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing II, Nursing Leadership I

Admission criteria:

• Submit a completed application to NHCC and pay the non-refundable application fee
• Must have a current, unencumbered LPN license if applying for advanced placement
• Complete the ATI TEAS test- achieve the minimum composite score
• Submit official transcripts directly to the NHCC Office of Records – including official transcripts from an accredited LPN program. Must have a minimum grade C on the practical nursing courses
• Must attend a Nursing Information Session
• Complete the first and second semester prerequisites with a minimum GPA of 3.50
• Must complete a satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen
• Must have current CPR certification for health care providers
• Must maintain current immunization records

Program Cost

Tuition and fees cost $184.74 per credit. Additional costs include books and supplies, tuition, fees, uniforms, textbooks, background check, insurance, and nursing supplies.

• Website: https://www.nhcc.edu/
• Address: 7411 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
• Phone: 763-488-0391
• Email: info@nhcc.edu
• NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 85.92%