August 15, 2022
Nursing Education Programs in Minnesota have available seats!
The following colleges and universities have availability in fall semester 2022, as of August 15, 2022. Please click on the college name to be directed to the website for contact information and application instructions. Locations are linked to Google Maps for your convenience in finding the college. Colleges and universities either have available housing options or assistance to find housing. The majority of these programs qualify for a $2,500 MN Workforce Development Scholarship, and there are many other funding sources available to help pay for your education.
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Practical Nursing Programs (LPN)
| College | Locations | Minnesota State College/University? |
|---|---|---|
|
Alexandria Technical College - Evening/Saturday Program (4-semester) |
Yes |
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| Anoka Technical College |
Twin Cities' Metro: Anoka |
Yes |
| Hennepin Technical College |
Twin Cities' Metro: Brooklyn Park |
Yes |
| Minnesota North College | Yes | |
|
Red Wing (45min-1hr from Twin Cities' East Metro) and Winona |
Yes |
|
| Moorhead, MN | Yes | |
| Bemidji, MN | Yes | |
| Riverland Community College |
Austin, MN |
Yes |
| South Central College | North Mankato & Faribault (40min from Twin Cities' South Metro) | Yes |
| St. Cloud Technical & Community College | St. Cloud, MN (40min from Twin Cities' Northwest Metro) | Yes |
| St. Paul College | Twin Cities' Metro: St. Paul, MN | Yes |
Associate of Science in Nursing Programs (ASN to become a Registered Nurse)*
| College | Locations | Minnesota State College/University? |
|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College | Cloquet, MN (20 min south of Duluth) | Yes |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing, MN |
Yes |
| Detroit Lakes, Wadena, Fergus Falls, Moorhead | Yes | |
| Northwest Technical College | Bemidji, MN | Yes |
*Haven't found an ASN program yet? Check out the Practical Nursing programs above! All ASN programs in Minnesota are required to give LPNs advanced standing credits in their programs.
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Programs (BSN to become a Registered Nurse)
| University | Locations | Minnesota State College/University? |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel University | St. Paul, MN | No |
| Bemidji State University | Bemidji, MN | Yes |
| St. Mary's University | Winona, MN | No |
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Completion Programs (RN to BSN)
| University | Locations | Minnesota State College/University? |
|---|---|---|
| Bemidji State University | 100% Online | Yes |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead |
100% Online | Yes |
| Metropolitan State University | 100% Online | Yes |
| Winona State University |
100% Online | Yes |
Master of Science in Nursing Programs (MSN)
| University | Locations | Minnesota State College/University? |
|---|---|---|
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
| University | Locations | Minnesota State College/University? |
|---|---|---|
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing
| University | Locations | Minnesota State College/University? |
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