A.S. degree program evaluated with 30 other nursing programs in state
Nursing Process, an online resource that helps nursing students explore education and career options, has ranked the Nursing Associate of Science (A.S.) program at Inver Hills Community College #1 in the state of Minnesota for 2021. The Inver Hills Nursing program was evaluated along with 30 associate degree nursing programs across the state.
Nursing Process: “Inver Hills Community College is known to have one of the most military-friendly campuses in the country. By participating in community-focused activities here, you can benefit from gaining actual real-world practical experience. The curriculum trains you to enter the workforce as a vital member of the professional medical team and to deliver effective nursing care to your patients.”
Nursing Process gathered a list of all nursing schools offering associate degree programs in every state and then ranked the best based on the following three factors:
- Average NCLEX-RN First Time Pass Rates of Recent Five Years: 40 percent of overall score
- Academic Quality (Enrollment Rate, Graduation Rate & Retention Rate): 30 percent of overall score
- NursingProcess.org Editorial Staff Ratings and Nursing School Reputation: 30 percent of overall score
Data required for the rankings were gathered from IPEDs, State Board of Nursing websites, U.S. News & World Report, Niche, Grad Reports, Rate My Professors and official school websites.
More about Nursing at Inver Hills…
In collaboration with community colleges and universities in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, Inver Hills helped develop the innovative Minnesota Alliance for Nursing Education (MANE) curriculum. As a transformative approach to nursing education, MANE encourages a deep understanding of key nursing concepts while addressing the changing health care environment.
The Associate of Science (A.S.) in Nursing prepares you for a career in professional nursing. Admission to the Nursing program is limited and competitive; a separate application is required. Many students enroll at Inver Hills and complete prerequisite courses before applying to the Nursing program. Advanced standing is offered to qualified licensed practical nurses (LPN’s) interested in the MANE nursing program.
More about MANE…
Mission: The mission of the Minnesota Alliance for Nursing Education (MANE) program is to increase baccalaureate prepared nurses in Minnesota through transformative educational strategies.
Vision: To prepare professional nurses to promote health and meet the evolving and complex health care needs of our communities.
Goal: The goal of MANE is to make baccalaureate nursing education available to students across the state, allowing qualified students to graduate with a baccalaureate degree within four years on every partner campus.
The Inver Hills MANE Nursing program admissions process admits you to both the Metropolitan State University Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Inver Hills A.S. in Nursing programs.
Learn more about Nursing program at Inver Hills by contacting:
Admissions Team
651-450-3000
College Center
