Nursing Schools in Minnesota – MN

By Karen Weil, allied health world contributing writer
Published: November, 23 2010

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Minnesota has a shortage of highly trained nurses. Nursing schools in Minnesota offer a path to a career that is both emotionally rewarding and lucrative. Schools train students in all aspects of patient care, from critical care to wellness and prevention. In addition to patient care, disease management, and assessment and intervention strategies, nurses learn effective communication techniques. Regulations and legal concerns are also a part of the curriculum. The first step, for those committed to this exciting career path, is to select from among the many colleges and universities that have been approved by the Minnesota Nursing Board.

There are a variety of schooling options. Schools prepare students for careers as licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and advanced practitioner nurses. The different licenses indicate how much autonomy a nurse has and what level of responsibility is expected in meeting patients’ health care needs. Generally, practical nurses have a diploma, registered nurses have an associate’s or bachelor’s of science, and advanced practitioners have a graduate degree. By the culmination of any Minnesota RN or LPN program, students should be well prepared to sit for the national certifying exam. Graduate programs, meanwhile, provide registered nurses with opportunities to obtain advanced certifications and practice in various specialty areas.