Nursing Schools in Minnesota - MN
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- LPN Programs in Minnesota
- ADN Pre-Licensure Programs in Minnesota
- BSN Pre-Licensure Programs in Minnesota
- RN to BSN Programs in Minnesota
- RN to MSN Programs in Minnesota
- MSN Programs in Minnesota
- Nurse Practitioner Programs in Minnesota
- Featured Post-Licensure Programs
Minnesota nursing schools are graduating some of the most sought after nurses in the country. Unfortunately, the Minnesota nursing schools aren’t graduating enough of them. This has created the largest nursing shortage the state of Minnesota has ever seen and it is projected to get worse.
This site is working to help meet the demand for qualified nurses in the state of Minnesota by offering online nursing programs through CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) accredited nursing schools. Nursing programs in Minnesota have become increasingly competitive and many times they turn away hundreds of qualified applicants each year. As more and more hospitals seek to fill RN vacancies with highly educated nurses holding baccalaureate degrees in nursing the impact on nursing programs continues to worsen. Our solution is for those registered nurses seeking an advanced degree is to pursue it online. These schools offer LPN to BSN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN, and many MSN programs with different specialties. There are many benefits to an online nursing program including the flexibility to balance your career and classes and the fact that online nursing program cost per credit is comparable to campus based nursing programs in Minnesota.
Minnesota Nursing Job Outlook and Salary Information
The Minnesota nursing shortage has created an opportunity for current nurses and potential nurses. With the increasing demand for registered nurses, primarily those with advanced education (BSN or MSN), nurses are able to choose their career path, specialization and name their price. With the future job security created by the projected demand for nurses, there hasn’t been a better time to start or advance your career in nursing.
According to Roxanne Wilson, director of educational resources for St. Cloud Hospital, "The need for nurses is particularly acute in our region and especially in the rural areas," "We hire about 50 registered nurses each year, but we could hire 100 to 150 throughout the year if qualified applicants were available. Nurses are fairly mobile, and we have our best retention success with nurses who are originally from central Minnesota."
Salary.com reports that the median annual salary for a staff nurse (RM) in Duluth is $58,891, in Minneapolis/St. Paul is $63,015, in Rochester is $60,562, in St. Cloud is $57,688. As you can see nursing salaries in Michigan will vary by location as well as by experience and specialization.
According to the the 1999, 2000 and 2001 Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey, the average hourly wage for nursing aides, orderlies and attendants was $11.16 in MN and in the Twin Cities $12.27, well above the national average of $9.79. LPNs earned an average hourly wage of $15.23 in MN and $16.45 in the Twin Cities, again near and above the national average. Registered nurses, including advanced practice nurses earned an average hourly wage of $24.61 in MN and $25.58 in the Twin Cities, above the national average of $23.58. These numbers are six years old and according to state of Minnesota and national salary reports, nursing wages have continued to increase over the last 5 years. You can most likely anticipate better wages than those just stated depending on your experience and location.
Featured Online Nursing Schools in Minnesota
In a hurry? Click Here to request free, no obligation information from all of our featured schools. We recommend requesting free information from each of the online nursing programs as well as each health care degree program. Compare each school and find the program that is right for you.
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
University of Phoenix programs are designed to further develop the professional knowledge and skills of nursing professionals. Request free information from University of Phoenix below.
Walden University School of Nursing
Walden University offers an M.S. degree program in Nursing as well as programs with different areas of specialization. Different areas of specialization include Education, Informatics or Leadership & Management. Request free information from Walden University to learn more.
Jacksonville University - School of Nursing
Jacksonville University offers an Online RN to BSN. The courses are taught by the same faculty teaching the on-campus courses and the material is exactly the same. The School of Nursing is accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The JU School of Nursing is accepting application for their Online RN to BSN program now. Request information today!
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Kaplan University School of Nursing
A defining feature of Kaplan University's curriculum is an emphasis on leadership in all programs. Request free information from the Kaplan University School of Nursing.
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay offer an online RN to BSN degree completion program. It is approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and accredited by the CCNE.
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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh offers an accelerated online BSN completion program accredited by the CCNE.
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Featured Campus Based Minnesota Nursing Schools
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
University of Phoenix offers CCNE accredited programs at campuses throughout Minnesota. Campus locations include St. Louis Park, Lake Elmo, and Woodbury, MN. To learn more request free information from University of Phoenix below.
Rasmussen College - Practical Nursing
Rasmussen College in Mankato, MN offers Practical Nursing Programs (Diploma and Associate's)
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Minnesota State Board of Nursing Associate's Degree Nursing (ADN) Programs
| Alexandria Technical College Associate Degree Nursing Program (Admits LPNs only) 1601 Jefferson Street Alexandria, MN 56308 320-762-0221 |
Anoka-Ramsey Community College |
Central Lakes College |
College of St. Catherine 651-690-7712 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Associate Degree Mobility Nursing Program (Admits LPNs and advanced standing students only) 2101 14th Street Cloquet, MN 55720 218-879-0888 |
Hibbing Community College Program in Nursing 1515 East 25th Street Hibbing, Minnesota 55746 218-262-6700 |
Inver Hills-Century Colleges 651-779-3200 2) Inver Hills Community College |
Minneapolis Community and Technical College |
| Lake Superior College Associate Degree Nursing Program 2101 Trinity Road Duluth, Minnesota 55811 (Admits LPNs only) 218-733-7600 |
Minnesota State College - Southeast Technical |
Minnesota State Community and Technical College |
Minnesota West Community and Technical College Associate Degree Nursing Worthington Campus 1450 Collegeway Worthington, MN 56187 (Admits LPNs and advanced standing students only) 507-372-3400 |
Normandale Community College Nursing Program 952-487-8200 |
North Hennepin Community College |
Northland Community and Technical College Associate in Science Degree Nursing Program 1101 Highway One East Thief River Falls, MN 56701 (Admits LPNs only) 218-681-0701 |
Northwest Technical College, Bemidji Associate Degree Mobility Nursing Program (Admits LPNs only) 905 Grant Avenue SE Bemidji, MN 56601 218-333-6600 |
Ridgewater College |
Riverland Community College |
Rochester Community and Technical College |
South Central College |
Minnesota State Board of Nursing Approved Baccalaureate in Nursing Programs
Globe University - Minnesota School of Business (Featured School)
This Pre-Licensure BSN program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and qualifies graduates to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam.
- Click Here to request information from the Richfield / Bloomington Campus BSN program.
Bemidji State University 218-755-3860 |
Bethel University Nursing Department 3900 Bethel Drive St. Paul, Minnesota 55112-6999 Phone: 651-638-6336 |
College of St. Benedict/St. John's University Department of Nursing 320-363-5404 |
College of St. Catherine Department of Nursing (Admits students to two tracks: 1) no baccalaureate degree 2) baccalaureate degree in another field) 2004 Randolph Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55105 651-690-6585 |
College of St. Scholastica |
Concordia College Nursing Program |
Crown College Baccalaureate Nursing Program 8700 College View Drive St Bonifacius, MN 55387 Phone: 952-446-4100 |
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business
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| Gustavus Adolphus and St. Olaf Colleges MN Intercollegiate Nursing Consortium 1520 St. Olaf Avenue Northfield, Minnesota 55057-1098 St. Olaf, Northfield: 507-646-3265 |
Metropolitan State University College of Nursing and Health Sciences (Only admits students with a degree in another field) 700 East Seventh Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106-5000 651-793-1375 |
Minnesota State University, Mankato |
Minnesota State University Moorhead School of Nursing and Health Nursing Department 1104 7th Avenue South Moorhead, MN 56563 Phone: 218-477-2693 |
| Presentation College Baccalaureate Nursing Program (Admits students to two tracks: 1) Traditional baccalaureate track 2: LPN to BSN track) Fairmont Campus 115 South Park Street, Suite 102 Fairmont, MN 56031 507-235-4658 |
St. Cloud State University Department of Nursing Science (Admits students to two tracks: 1) no baccalaureate degree 2) baccalaureate degree in another field) 228 Brown Hall 720 4th Avenue S St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
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University of Minnesota School of Nursing 5-160 Weaver-Densford Hall 308 Harvard Street SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 612-625-7980 |
Winona State University |
Minnesota State Board of Nursing Approved (Pre-Licensure) Masters in Nursing Programs
University of Minnesota School of Nursing |
