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A.S., Nursing

(64 credits)

MnSCU articulation agreement for BSN Completion Programs

You may also visit the Nursing website at www.inverhills.edu/nursing for more information or print one of the Nursing Program brochures or applications below (PDF documents).

Traditional Track Brochure

Traditional Track Application

Traditional Track Checklist

LPN Mobility Track Brochure

LPN Mobility Track Application

LPN Mobility Track Checklist

Paramedic Mobility Track Brochure

Paramedic Mobility Track Application

Paramedic Mobility Track Checklist

Purpose: The Nursing Program is designed to meet the following goals:

1. To prepare associate degree nurses who are capable of administering safe, patient-centered, holistic care in beginning level positions in nursing practice.
2. To prepare graduates who are qualified to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).
3. To provide opportunity for nursing students to recognize their commitment to personal and professional development.
4. To facilitate career mobility of LPNs and Paramedics toward the Associate Degree in Nursing.
5. To maintain an innovative nursing curriculum.
6. To promote and prepare students for continued formal professional nursing education.
7. To prepare graduates who are culturally competent.

Program Information: The Nursing Program is jointly operated through a unique, cooperative arrangement between Inver Hills Community College and Century College. The program and curriculum are identical on each campus with the nursing faculty teaching on both campuses. Clinical learning experiences are provided at hospitals and community health care facilities within St. Paul and the surrounding suburbs. Three unique nursing curricular tracks are offered, leading to the Associate in Science Degree (A.D.) in Nursing.

The Traditional Track requires completion of the entire four semester nursing course sequence and liberal arts requirements.

The LPN Mobility and Paramedic Mobility are offered to licensed practical nurses or qualified paramedics, and requires completion of a two and one-half semester nursing course sequence and completion of the liberal arts requirements. Completion time is determined by the number of liberal arts requirements met before entering the program and generally ranges from two to four semesters.

The Nursing Program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing. (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 350 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014; 212-989-9393, ext 153)

Mission: The Inver Hills – Century College A.D. Nursing Program is committed to continuously improving student understanding and capabilities that help students become critical thinkers, culturally competent, holistic caregivers, teachers, advocates, interdisciplinary collaborators, leaders/managers and lifelong learners in a variety of community settings. The Inver Hills – Century A.D. Nursing Program values and supports diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of diverse students.

Educational Mobility: Graduates of the Inver Hills – Century Nursing Program satisfy many of the lower-division, liberal arts requirements needed to earn a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Students planning to enter baccalaureate nursing programs following completion of the A.D. in Nursing are advised to see a counselor for specific transfer advice. The Inver Hills – Century Nursing Program has a statewide articulation agreement with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) where there is a seamless transfer of credits to any college within the system toward a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.

Admission Process: Admission to the Nursing Program requires special application. There is a selection process for acceptance into this highly competitive program, where points are assigned based on patient care experience, cumulative GPA, successful completion of 20 credits of the required Liberal Arts courses, and other items. It is recommended that students complete 20 of the 30 required Liberal Arts courses and maintain a high GPA in order to be considered for acceptance.

Once accepted, students are required to submit the Health Immunization Record and to complete and pass a criminal background study required by the State of Minnesota. Background clearance must be obtained to participate in the Nursing Program. A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card is also required to be maintained throughout the Nursing Program.

A detailed brochure outlining program information, admission requirements and application procedures is available from the Enrollment Center or online at www.inverhills.edu. Students are advised to consult with a counselor in planning pre-entry and first semester course work.

General Requirements for the A.S. in Nursing

1. At least 64 credits.
2. A grade of C or better in each required nursing and liberal arts courses.

Nursing Program – Traditional Track

Nursing Curriculum (34 credits)

(Fall or Spring semester start)

(Nursing course descriptions)

NURS 1020 The Registered Nurse Role in Health and Wellness, 4cr
NURS 1025 Clinical Application for NURS 1020, 4cr
NURS 1030 Nursing Interventions I: Health, Healing and
Holism and the Role of the Registered Nurse, 4cr
NURS 1035 Clinical Application for NURS 1030, 4cr
NURS 2222 Pathophysiological Approach to Health Problems
and Pharmacologic Therapy, 3cr
NURS 2030 Nursing Interventions II: Health, Healing and Holism and the Role of the Registered Nurse, 4cr
NURS 2035 Clinical Application for NURS 2030, 4cr
NURS 2050 Synthesis and Transition to the Registered Nurse Role, 3cr
NURS 2055 Clinical Application for NURS 2050, 4cr

Elective (optional) (3 credits)

NURS 1189 Clinical Internship, 1cr
NURS 2025 Clinical Specialty Focus, 3cr

Liberal Arts Curriculum (30 credits)

BIOL 2201 Anatomy and Physiology I^1,4, 4cr
BIOL 2202 Anatomy and Physiology II^1,4, 4cr
BIOL 2205 Microbiology⁴, 3cr
ENG 1108 Writing and Research Skills, 4cr
COMM 1100, 2230 or 2240, 3cr
INTS 1080 Medical Dosages², 1cr
PSYC 1210 Lifespan Psychology, 4cr or
PSYC 1215 and PSYC 1220 may be substituted for PSYC 1210
Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature, 3cr
(See Goal 6 of MnTC)
Liberal Arts Electives³, 4cr
(may include college Biology or Chemistry)

1. Please note that the 8 credits of Anatomy and Physiology must be completed prior to the third semester of the Nursing Program- Traditional Track.
2. 2 INTS 1080 Medical Dosages – This is a one credit course which must be completed before entering the second semester of the nursing program. Students must take the math assessment inventory and meet the required math prerequisite before registering for INTS 1080.
3. Includes the MnTC courses, world language courses, CJS 1150, 1152, 1154, 1156, 1158, INTS 1000, 1101, MUSC 1105, STSK 1101, and THTR 1161.
4. See Catalog for course prerequisite.

LPN Mobility (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Nursing Curriculum (34 credits)

(Summer Semester start)

Assessment of LPN Knowledge and Skills, 11cr
NURS 1160 Health, Healing and Holism and Role Transition from LPN to RN, 4cr
NURS 1165 Clinical Application for NURS 1260, 2cr
NURS 1130 Nursing Interventions I: Health, Healing and Holism and the Role of the Registered Nurse, 4cr
NURS 2135 Clinical Application for NURS 1230, 4cr
NURS 2222 Pathophysiological Approach to Health Problems and Pharmacologic Therapy, 3cr
NURS 2150 Synthesis and Transition to the Registered Nurse Role, 3cr
NURS 2155 Clinical Application for NURS 2250, 3cr

Liberal Arts Curriculum (30 credits)

BIOL 2201 Anatomy and Physiology I^1,4, 4cr
BIOL 2202 Anatomy and Physiology II^1,4, 4cr
BIOL 2205 Microbiology⁴, 3cr
ENG 1108 Writing and Research Skills, 4cr
COMM 1100, 2230 or 2240, 3cr
INTS 1080 Medical Dosages², 1cr
PSYC 1210 Lifespan Psychology, 4cr or
PSYC 1215 and PSYC 1220 may be substituted for PSYC 1210
Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature, 3cr
(See Goal 6 of MnTC)
Liberal Arts Electives³, 4cr
(may include college Biology or Chemistry)

1. Please note that the 8 credits of Anatomy and Physiology must be completed prior to the first semester of the Mobility Nursing Program – LPN Track.
2. INTS 1080 Medical Dosages – This one credit is awarded to LPNs based on the completion of prior equivalent math course content taken in the LPN program. LPNs must, however, complete the math assessment inventory.
3. Includes the MnTC courses, world language courses, CJS 1150, 1152, 1154, 1156, 1158, INTS 1000, 1101, MUSC 1105, STSK 1101, and THTR 1161.
4. See Catalog for course prerequisite

Paramedic Mobility – Paramedic Track

Nursing Curriculum (34 credits)

(Summer Semester start)

Assessment of Paramedic Knowledge and Skills, 11cr
NURS 1260 Health, Healing and Holism and Role Transition from Paramedic to Nurse, 4cr
NURS 1265 Clinical Application for NURS 1260, 2cr
NURS 1230 Nursing Interventions I: Health, Healing and Holism and the Role of the Registered Nurse, 4cr
NURS 2235 Clinical Application for NURS 1230, 4cr
NURS 2222 Pathophysiological Approach to Health Problems and Pharmacologic Therapy, 3cr
NURS 2250 Synthesis and Transition to the Registered Nurse Role, 3cr
NURS 2255 Clinical Application for NURS 2250, 3cr

Liberal Arts Curriculum (30 credits)

BIOL 2201 Anatomy and Physiology I^1,4, 4cr
BIOL 2202 Anatomy and Physiology II^1,4, 4cr
BIOL 2205 Microbiology⁴, 3cr
ENG 1108 Writing and Research Skills, 4cr
COMM 1100, 2230 or 2240, 3cr
INTS 1080 Medical Dosages², 1cr
PSYC 1210 Lifespan Psychology, 4cr or
PSYC 1215 and PSYC 1220 may be substituted for PSYC 1210
Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature, 3cr
(See Goal 6 of MnTC)
Liberal Arts Electives³, 4cr
(may include college Biology or Chemistry)

1. Please note that the 8 credits of Anatomy and Physiology must be completed prior to the first semester of the Mobility Nursing Program – Paramedic Track.

2. INTS 1080 Medical Dosages - This one credit is awarded to Paramedics based on the completion of prior equivalent math course content taken in the Paramedic program. Paramedics must, however, complete the math assessment inventory.

3. Includes the MnTC courses, world language courses, CJS 1150, 1152, 1154, 1156, 1158, INTS 1000, 1101, MUSC 1105, STSK 1101, and THTR 1161.

4. See Catalog for course prerequisite.

For more information call an admissions representative at 651/450-3000 or send us your question.