Practical Nursing

Ready to start your journey at Hennepin Tech? Learn the skills you’ll need to succeed and follow our simple application process to take the first step toward your career goals.

Pre-Requisites

1. Complete pre-requisite courses:

• • EMSV1020 – CPR/First Aid or complete a Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers course, hybrid or in-person, from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

• • NAHA1010 or a Minnesota State approved Nursing Assistant course, or currently on the Minnesota Department of Health Registry for Nursing Assistants

• • NURS1135 or BIOL1400

• • ENGL1250 or ENGL1100

• • NURS1121 or EMSV1146

1. • • • Qualifying scores in reading, writing and math assessment tests
2. Qualifying scores on the TEAS entrance exam

• • • • • • Scores of at least 60% for cumulative and 50% for reading comprehension. The TEAS entrance exam, must be completed in person, and may be attempted twice prior to a semester start. If students are unsuccessful, there must be at least a 3-month break before attempting the TEAS assessment for the following semester enrollment. No more than 4 attempts are allowed within a 12-month time period.

3. Complete immunizations

4. Apply for the Nursing Program

• • Online Application

• • • • Students may apply to the Practical Nursing Program during the semester of prerequisite completion. Students should be in regular contact with the Nursing Advisor to remain on-track to graduation.

• • Nursing Program Application Information Presentation

• • Nursing Program Immunization Form

• • Nursing Program Two-Step Baseline TB Form

Application Process

Applying to Hennepin Tech is easy and straightforward. Follow these simple steps to get started on your educational journey:

1. Submit Your Application
   Visit our Get Started page to complete your application online. As part of the application process, you will need to pay the application fee. This helps us process your materials quickly.
2. Submit Transfer Requests (If Applicable)
   If you have previously completed college courses or earned a degree, you can save time and money by transferring your credits. Be sure to submit official transcripts or transfer requests from any previous colleges or high schools you attended. This allows us to evaluate your credits and apply them toward your new program.
3. Receive Your Admission Decision
   Once your application is reviewed and accepted, you will receive an official admission decision.
4. Placement Testing for New Students
   If you are new to college, you will need to take a placement test after you have been accepted. The placement test helps identify your current skills in reading, writing, and math. It is used to determine if developmental courses are necessary before you start certain college-level classes. Please note that the placement test does not affect your admission status.
5. Plan Your Courses
   Based on your placement test results and transfer credit evaluation, you will work with an advisor to select the right courses to ensure your success.

Special Admissions Processes

• If you are an international student, please visit our international admissions page for specific instructions.
• If you are a PSEO (Postsecondary Enrollment Options) student, please visit our PSEO admissions webpage for details on the application process.

If you have questions or need help during the application process, our admissions team is here to support you every step of the way.