As an applicant to the Inver Hills Nursing program, you are required to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS version 6 or 7) developed by ATI Nursing Education. Your official score transcript must be received by Inver Hills prior to the application closing date. 

Looking for a flexible TEAS prep study option? South Suburban Adult Education offers complete independent, online studying using digital platforms and materials provided. Connect with your teacher once a week.

 If interested, contact South Suburban Adult Education by email at abe@sspps.org or call 651-306-3632.

The core of the Inver Hills Nursing program belief system is to provide a quality student-centered education which promotes life-long learning. Faculty believes in facilitating an intellectual learning environment through the use of evidence based practice, innovative teaching strategies, and role modeling.

Students and faculty advocate for the community; understanding the diverse needs of the people we serve. We believe health is a dynamic process that differentiates individually and collectively. We believe nursing uses integrative knowledge and caring that requires a holistic approach embracing the dignity and strength of each individual.

Student Learning Outcomes Semester Five Benchmark

1. Demonstrate reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning into nursing practice.
2. Apply leadership skills to enhance quality nursing care and improve health outcomes.
3. Utilize best available evidence and informatics to guide decision making.
4. Collaborate with inter-professional teams to provide holistic nursing care.
5. Adapt communication strategies to effectively respond to a variety of health care situations.
6. Incorporate ethical practice and research within the nursing discipline and organizational environments.
7. Practice holistic, evidence-based nursing care including diverse and underserved individuals, families, and communities.

• MANE Curriculum Plan with Metro State University (for students admitted prior to Fall 2024)
• Nursing Program Outcomes, including graduate completion rate, licensure pass rates, and job placement rate

What you’ll accomplish as a student in our Nursing program:

1. Work as a key member of a professional healthcare team to provide quality patient care in a variety of fast-paced medical facilities
2. Practice a wide range of healthcare processes, techniques, and diagnostic procedures in high-tech simulated and live clinical environments
3. Benefit from small class sizes and collaborating with likeminded classmates
4. Use therapeutic communication and critical-thinking skills to provide quality patient care
5. Work directly with knowledgeable, student-focused nursing faculty with extensive experience in the nursing field
6. Save money and continue your academic and professional career with less student debt

According to U.S. News & World Report, national student loan debt topped $1.7 trillion in the second quarter of 2021, or roughly $740 billion more than U.S. total credit card debt.

In Minnesota, 900,000 student loan borrowers owe an average $31,250 in federal and private student debt. That debt translates into an average monthly payment topping $250. 

Tuition and fees for one year at Inver Hills costs a little less than $5,500. Compare that to $15,000 to $20,000 at a for-profit college, or $40,000 to $50,000+ at a private college or university. You can complete your first two years at Inver Hills getting a topflight, hands-on education from knowledgeable, caring and experienced faculty and then transfer to a four-year school as a junior all while saving thousands of dollars.

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MANE dual enrollment with Metropolitan State University

Current nursing students admitted up to Fall 2022 are enrolled in the dual-admission MANE Nursing program. This allows you to complete your Associate of Science (A.S.) requirements at Inver Hills and then go on to complete your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) at Metropolitan State University.

Learn more about Metro State’s BSN program by visiting Nursing MANE BSN.

Transferring to other Minnesota State universities

The Nursing program participates in the Minnesota State Statewide Nursing Program Transfer Agreement: BSN Completion, allowing for convenient transfer to any of the seven Minnesota State universities.

Additional transfer agreement

The A.S. in Nursing has a transfer agreement with University of Wisconsin-Green Bay: RN-BSN.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Options

Inver Hills Nursing graduates have several options to complete a BSN.

• Augsburg University BSN Completion Program website | ADN To BSN Transfer Pathway details | ADN to Nursing (BS) Course Planning Guide
• Metropolitan State University BSN Completion Program
• Minnesota State University Moorehead Dual Acceptance Program website | RN to BSN Dual Acceptance Program details

Transfer to Minnesota State universities

The Nursing program participates in the Minnesota State Statewide Nursing Program Transfer Agreement: BSN Completion, allowing for convenient transfer to any of the seven Minnesota State universities.

Additional transfer agreement

In addition, the A.S. in Nursing has a transfer agreement with University of Wisconsin-Green Bay: RN-BSN.

Other transfer options

Students are encouraged to explore BSN completion options listed above, and are free to look at any colleges and universities that offer the degree.

Student Nurse Leadership Organization (SNLO)

Purpose: Promote professional and personal growth for nursing students through social, educational, and recreational activities.

Contact

Sandy George, RN, BSN
Nursing Faculty
SNLO Faculty Advisor
651-450-3536

Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN)
Alpha Tau Delta
American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN)
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
American Nurses Association (ANA)
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS)
National Black Nurses Association (NBNA)
Nursing Ethics Network (NEN)
Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN

Healthcare is a fast-growing field that provides a large variety of fascinating and essential job opportunities. Minnesota Training Connection offers the following continuing education courses:

• BLS for Healthcare Providers: View courses and register online
• Nursing Assistant Exams: View courses and register online

The Associate of Science (A.S.) in Nursing program at Inver Hills is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326

(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the A.S. in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

You can view public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program by visiting Search ACEN Accredited Nursing Programs.

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The Inver Hills A.S. in Nursing program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

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