Nursing Programs in MN | North Hennepin C.C.

The North Hennepin Community College Nursing Associate Degree program is designed to educate students who are prepared to begin professional nursing careers as competent, caring members of today's healthcare team.

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Overview

Coursework includes nursing theory focusing on holistic assessment, therapeutic nursing interventions including communication, levels of prevention, critical thinking, collaboration and leadership/management concepts. Clinical application occurs in a variety of settings including: acute, subacute and long term care facilities, community clinics, schools and home health settings. Safe, caring, competent nursing care across the lifespan and along the wellness continuum is fostered.

Application for Fall admissions will be open Dec 1 - Feb 1.

Application for Spring admissions will be open April 1 - June 1.

Delivery Method: In-person, Hybrid

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TEAS Testing Information

Nursing AS Curriculum PDF

Free College Tuition - North Star Promise Scholarship

Time to Complete

NHCC's Nursing AS degree program can be completed in five semesters depending on when a student is admitted to the program. See the Nursing Program Admission page for more information.

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Costs

Tuition & Fees:
$237.32 per credit (64 credits)

Tuition Details

What You Will Learn

• Demonstrate reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning into nursing practice.

• Collaborate with inter-professional teams to provide holistic nursing care.

• Utilize best available evidence and informatics to guide decision making.

• Practice holistic, evidence-based nursing care including diverse and underserved individuals, families, and communities.

After NHCC

After completion of the Associate of Science (AS) in Nursing at North Hennepin Community College, graduates are eligible to apply to the NCLEX-RN exam for licensure.

The AS is designed to allow the student to move forward for completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at other Minnesota State Universities and Colleges after graduation from NHCC. Partnership information with Mankato State University, Metropolitan State University and others can be found on the University Partnership page.

The Nursing Application

The nursing application is officially closed for Spring 2026. The application will open again on December 1st, 2025 for nursing admission in Fall 2026.

Nursing Application Workshops

Attend a Nursing Application Workshop in collaboration with the Writing Center and the Advising Center to get help and prepare for the application essays which are required when applying to NHCC's Nursing Program. These sessions give students some tips and tricks on the essay portion of the nursing application and share resources students can use during that process.

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Nursing Program Admissions

To get started in the Nursing program at NHCC, review the steps in the admissions process.

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Nursing Instructors

Visit the Nursing Instructors page to get know NHCC's nursing instructors, including their professional backgrounds, credentials, and areas of expertise.

An unbeatable job placement rate and a first-time NCLEX pass rate that's well above average make NHCC's Nursing program a great option for starting your nursing career.

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NHCC Nursing Job Placement (2021)

$41.38

Median Hourly Wage in 2023

88.71%

NHCC Nursing First-Time NCLEX Pass Rate (2024)

NHCC's Nursing program is very hands-on. Students learn through a mix of classroom and skills-based lab activities.

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Career Outlook for Registered Nurses

The Nursing AS degree program prepares graduates to enter the profession of nursing and take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Registered Nurses assess patient health problems. They develop nursing care plans and maintain medical records. They advise patients and provide direct care. They may also provide emotional support to patients and their families.

Projected Job Growth Rate in Minnesota: 12.1% (2018-2028)

Median Hourly Wage in 2023: $41.38

Job Title Examples: Charge Nurse, Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room Registered Nurse

Where NHCC Nursing Grads Work

Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Allina Hospitals & Clinics
CentraCare Health Systems
Children's Hospital
Essentia Health
Fairview Hospital
Health Partners
Hennepin County Medical Center
Maple Grove Hospital
North Memorial Health Care
Park Nicollet Health Services
And many more!

NHCC's tuition is among the most affordable in Minnesota.

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Financial Aid

Scholarships are money you don't have to repay
Grants are money you don't have to repay

Free College Tuition

The North Star Promise scholarship program provides free college tuition to eligible students. Find out if you might be eligible.

Earn a $2,500 Scholarship!

In addition to NHCC scholarships, the college will be awarding $2,500 Workforce Development Scholarships that encourage and reward students pursuing high-demand occupations. Nursing is a high-demand field and Nursing students are eligible to apply for a $2,500 Workforce Development Scholarship.

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Program Roadmaps

NHCC plans for the new Nursing curriculum to start with the Fall 2024 cohort (the December 1, 2023- February 1, 2024, admission cycle).

Nursing Curriculum

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Curriculum

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Tier 1 Prerequisites
Course Code	Title	Course Outlines	Goal Areas	Credits
Admission decision for the Nursing Program is based on the following Tier 1 prerequisite courses. These courses must be completed with a C 'or' better 'and' overall 2.75 GPA 'or' higher PRIOR to submitting your application.
BIOL 1001	Biology I	View-BIOL 1001	n/a	4
BIOL 2111	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	View-BIOL 2111	n/a	4
ENGL 1201	College Writing I	View-ENGL 1201	n/a	4
PHIL 1220	Health Care Ethics	View-PHIL 1220	n/a	3

Tier 2 Prerequisites
Course Code	Title	Course Outlines	Goal Areas	Credits
These courses must be completed PRIOR to starting in the nursing program courses. These courses must be completed with a C 'or' better 'and' 2.50 GPA 'or' higher.
BIOL 2112	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	View-BIOL 2112	n/a	4
BIOL 2100	Microbiology	View-BIOL 2100	n/a	4
CHEM 1005	Chemistry for Healthcare Professionals	View-CHEM 1005	n/a	3

Nursing General Education Courses
Course Code	Title	Course Outlines	Goal Areas	Credits
These courses must be completed with a C ( 2.00 GPA) 'or' better.
COMM 1110	Principles of Interpersonal Communication or	View-COMM 1110	n/a	3
COMM 1210	Small Group Communication or	View-COMM 1210	n/a	3
COMM 1810	Introduction to Health Communication and	View-COMM 1810	n/a	3
PSYC 1150	General Psychology	View-PSYC 1150	n/a	3

Nursing Program Courses
Course Code	Title	Course Outlines	Goal Areas	Credits
NURS 2701	Health Assessment for Nursing	View-NURS 2701	n/a	3
NURS 2702	Fundamentals for Nursing	View-NURS 2702	n/a	4
NURS 2703	Nursing Clinical 1	View-NURS 2703	n/a	3
NURS 2801	Pharmacology for Nursing	View-NURS 2801	n/a	3
NURS 2802	Chronic and Palliative Nursing	View-NURS 2802	n/a	4
NURS 2803	Clinical II	View-NURS 2803	n/a	4
NURS 2901	Nursing Leadership	View-NURS 2901	n/a	2
NURS 2902	Acute and Complex Nursing	View-NURS 2902	n/a	5
NURS 2903	Nursing Clinical III	View-NURS 2903	n/a	4

Total Credits Required

Program Overview

2025-2026

These courses contribute to the goals for the A.S. Nursing Degree following completion of the Nursing Program. The North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) Associate Degree Nursing Program is designed to educate students who are prepared to begin professional nursing careers as competent, caring members of today’s healthcare team. NHCC will prepare professional nurses to promote health and meet the evolving and complex healthcare needs of an increasingly diverse population in Minnesota.

Program Outcomes

Program Outcomes including Essential Learning Outcomes: 1. Integrate reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning into nursing practice (ELO 1, 2a,c,e, 3a,b,c,d,e, 4a,d,e) 2. Apply leadership skills to enhance quality nursing care and improve health outcomes (ELO 1, 2a,c,e, 3a,b,c,d,e, 4a,d,e) 3. Utilize best available evidence and informatics to guide decision making (ELO 1, 2a,b,c,d,e, 3a,b,c,d,e, 4a,d,e) 4. Collaborate with inter-professional teams to provide holistic nursing care (ELO 1, 2a,d,e, 3a,b,c,d,e, 4a,d,e) 5. Adapt communication strategies to effectively respond to a variety of health care situations (ELO 1, 2a,b,c,e, 3a,b,c,d,e, 4a,d,e) 6. Incorporate ethical practice and research within the nursing discipline and organizational environments (ELO 1, 2a,c,e, 3a,b,c,d,e, 4a,d,e) 7. Practice holistic, evidence-based nursing care promoting social justice for diverse populations including individuals, families, and communities (ELO 1, 2a,b,c,d,e, 3a,b,c,d,e, 4a,d,e)

Career Opportunities

Information on careers, including career descriptions, salary data, and employment outlook is available on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website and O*Net Online website.

Transfer Information

If you are planning on transferring to another institution, follow the guidelines available on our transfer resources web page to help you plan the process: Transfer Information

Degree Information

The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree is intended for students whose primary goal is to complete the credentials for a specific career and/or prepare for transfer to complete a bachelor's degree at a college or university with whom North Hennepin Community College has an articulation agreement. The A.S. degree provides a balance of general education courses and the required scientific, professional or technical courses in the degree program.

A student shall:

Earn a minimum of 64 semester credits as required in the program, with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above in courses taken at North Hennepin Community College. Specific programs may have additional requirements or a higher minimum grade point average.
Earn a minimum of 15 semester credits at North Hennepin Community College. A student must complete at least 50% of career specific courses at North Hennepin Community College.
Earn 30 credits in at least 6 Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal areas.
Earn 30 professional/technical credits.
Have four years to complete the graduation requirements as published in the catalog in effect at the time of their initial enrollment. Students taking more than four years to complete their graduation requirements may follow any catalog published during the four year period preceding their graduation.

Completion of an A.S. degree fulfills the Goal Area 2 requirement of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).

Developmental Courses Some students may need preparatory course(s) in Math and/or English. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward a degree.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Disability Access Information North Hennepin Community College is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and an equal opportunity employer and educator. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 7634930555 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 18006273529.

Accreditation

North Hennepin Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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NHCC has been continuously accredited by ACEN since 1978.