Practical Nursing Red Wing & Winona Campus OVERVIEW Nursing is a challenging, innovative, and caring profession where you can make a real difference in the lives of your patients. Minnesota State College Southeast’s Practical Nursing program in Red Wing and Winona offers a concept-based approach to the curriculum, giving you a holistic view of the patient’s health care needs. Practical Nursing The Practical Nursing major is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide direct nursing care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, home and community-based settings within the scope of practice of a Practical Nurse. This challenging 2-semester program requires students to demonstrate competence in classroom theory, laboratory experiences, simulated events, and supervised clinical rotations. We recommend that students complete general education coursework prior to entering the nursing program. Admissions deadlines • Fall Semester Start: All applications must be submitted by May 1 (or the next business day if this date falls on a Saturday or Sunday) for priority admission status to the Fall Semester of admission. Applications submitted after May 1 will receive consideration after priority admission status applicants have been considered. • Spring Semester Start: All applications must be submitted by October 1 (or the next business day if this date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday) for priority admission status to the Spring Semester of admission. Applications submitted after October 1 will receive consideration after priority admission status applicants have been considered. Upon successful completion of the Practical Nursing program, you will be eligible to become an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) after passing the state administered nursing examination called the NCLEX. Note: Practical Nursing is offered on our campuses in Winona and Red Wing. During clinical rotations, nursing students may be required to travel up to a 100-mile radius from their home campus. MAJORS WITHIN Practical Nursing Diploma 36 credits PROGRAM OUTCOMES Program graduates will be able to: 1. Informatics/Technology 2. Managing Care 3. Nursing Judgment/Evidence Based Care 4. Patient/Relationship Centered Care 5. Professional Identity/Ethical Behavior 6. Quality Improvement 7. Safety 8. Teamwork/Collaboration 76 2020-2022 College Catalog PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Successful applicants can begin core classes in fall or spring semester Clinical and lab experiences provide simulated scenarios and direct patient care with healthy and ill patients across the lifespan. Multiple clinical sites allow the student to explore different fields within nursing before graduation. Due to the chronic nursing shortage, there are several Loan Forgiveness Programs available to graduates. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Acute Care Clinics Home Health Care Hospice Care Long Term Care PROGRAM COSTS - estimated cost including tuition, books and supplies Practical Nursing - Diploma $9,425 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Download nursing program information packets and application forms from our website: www.southeastmn.edu/nursing
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