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Prerequisites:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Minimum GPA of 2.0
3. Demonstrated college level reading and writing skills required. (**)
4. Elementary Algebra (Math 0098) with a "C" or better or equivalent. (**)
   ** Please call Enrollment Services at (507) 285-7219 for further information on academic assessments. (Students may need to complete developmental courses in Math and English if Academic Skills Assessment Program (ASAP) scores are below recommended level).
5. Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant course (NA 1500) or equivalent.
6. Health 1110 or equivalent CPR course for the health care professional (1 and 2 person infant and child).

Application to the Practical Nursing Program:

• Meet college admission requirements.
• Complete RCTC Practical Nursing application form.
• Submit official transcripts from high school and college (if any) for evaluation.
• Seek academic advisement to ensure that all prerequisites are completed.

Applications received by June 15th with completed prerequisites on file will be given first consideration. Should there be more qualified applicants than are spaces available, students will be admitted according to GPA ranking.

Practical Nursing Program Application (PDF*)

 

Admission:

Admitted students are required to:

• Purchase Nursing Liability insurance as an attached fee with each course with a clinical lab component
• Submit completed health forms to Student Health Services office including: physical exam, immunizations, hepatitis, annual Mantoux test, documentation of health insurance
• Complete the State of Minnesota Background Study Form (completed during the 1st week of the semester).

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Rochester Community and Technical College
851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904-4999
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