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A.S., Nursing

(64 credits)

MnSCU articulation agreement

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.

Regular Nursing Program--Information and Admission Policies Brochure (a pdf document)

Accelerated LPN Nursing Program--Information and Admission Policies Brochure (a pdf document)

Accelerated Paramedic Nursing Program--Information and Admission Policies Brochure (a pdf docment)

Traditional Track application checklist (a pdf docment)

Accelerated-LPN Track application checklist (a pdf document)

NURS Basic application (a pdf document)

NURS Acclerated LPN application (a pdf document)

Paramedic to Nursing Program application (a pdf document)

Paramedic to Work History Verification form (a pdf document)

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 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 Community and Technical 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. Two unique nursing curricular tracks are offered, both leading to the Associate in Science degree in nursing:

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

The Nursing Program Accelerated Tracks for qualified licensed practical nurses and qualified paramedics require 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 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 Associate in Science degree are advised to see a counselor for specific transfer advice. The Inver Hills–Century Nursing program has a statewide articulation agreement with MnSCU (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities).

Admission Process: Admission to the Nursing Program requires special application. Students must first complete the prerequisite science course (Chemistry or Biology). 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. Clearance must be obtained to participate in the Nursing Program. A brochure outlining admission requirements and procedures is available from Enrollment Services 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 course, each required science course, and INTS 1080 Medical Dosages.
3. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)-Health Care Provider Course (AHA - American Heart Association) or Red Cross Professional Level required prior to first nursing course and completion of a Nursing Assistant-Registered course (or the equivalent) within the last three years.

NURSING PROGRAM: TRADITIONAL TRACK

Nursing Curriculum (34 credits)

(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 Pathiophysiological 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)

NURS 1189 Clinical Internship, 1cr

Liberal Arts Curriculum (30 credits)

BIOL 2201 Anatomy and Physiology I¹,4, 4cr
BIOL 2202 Anatomy and Physiology II1,4, 4cr
BIOL 2205 Microbiology¹,4, 3cr
ENG 1108 Writing and Research Skills, 4cr
COMM 1100, 1114, or 2230, 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 by the beginning of the third semester of the basic nursing program.
2. INTS 1080 Medical Dosages is a one-credit course which must be completed before beginning the program or taken concurrently with the first semester of the program. Students must take the math assessment inventory and meet the required math prerequisite before registering for INTS 1080.
3. Includes 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

NURSING PROGRAM: ACCELERATED - LPN TRACK

Nursing Curriculum (34 credits)

NURS 1110 Assessment of LPN Nursing Knowledge and Skills, 11cr
NURS 1160 Health, Healing, and Holism and Role Transition from LPN to RN, 4cr
NURS 1165 Clinical Applications for NURS 1160, 2cr
NURS 2130 Nursing Interventions II: Health, Healing and Holism and the Role of the Registered Nurse, 4cr
NURS 2135 Clinical Application for NURS 2130, 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 2150, 3cr

Liberal Arts Curriculum (30 credits)

BIOL 2201 Anatomy and Physiology I¹, 4, 4cr
BIOL 2202 Anatomy and Physiology II1, 4, 4cr
BIOL 2205 Microbiology1, 4, 3cr
ENG 1108 Writing and Research Skills, 4cr
COMM 1100, 1114, or 2230, 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 by the beginning of the first semester of the Accelerated Nursing Program.
2. INTS 1080 Medical Dosages. This one credit is awarded to LPNs based upon completion of
   prior equivalent math course content taken in the LPN program. LPNs must, however, complete the math assessment inventory.
3. Includes 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.

NURSING PROGRAM: ACCELERATED PARAMEDIC TRACK

Nursing Curriculum (34 credits)

Assessment of Paramedic Knowledge and Skills, 11cr
NURS 1260 Health, Healing and Holism and Role Transition from Paramedic to RN, 4cr
NURS 1265 Clinical Application for Nursing 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 I¹,4, 4cr
BIOL 2202 Anatomy and Physiology II¹,4, 4cr
BIOL 2205 Microbiology⁴, 3cr
ENG 1108 Writing and Research Skills, 4cr
COMM 1100, 1114, or 2230, 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 MN Transfer Curriculum)
Liberal Arts electives³, 4cr
(may include college Biology or Chemistry)

1. Please note that the 8 credits of Anatomy and Physiology must be completed by the beginning of the first semester of the Accelerated - Paramedic Track.
2. INTS 1080 Medical Dosages. This one credit is awarded to paramedics based upon completion of prior equivalent math course content taken in the paramedic program. Paramedics must, however, complete the math assessment inventory.
3. Includes 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.