ADN Programs in Minnesota

Do you have your heart set on beginning a career in healthcare? Does an average salary of $80,960 per year sound great to you? If your answers are "yes" to both of these questions, a career as a registered nurse (RN) may be the best choice for you! There is presently a large demand for RNs in Minnesota, and the U.S. Department of Labor predicts that this demand will increase in the many years to come.

Of course, you will need to obtain the proper training and license before you can qualify for a job as a registered nurse. The shortest route to becoming an RN is earning an ADN, which takes just two years! Another great benefit to choosing an ADN program in Minnesota, and in rest of the United States, is that after you complete your training, you will have all of the knowledge you need to pass the national licensing exam for registered nurses, the NCLEX-RN.

The NCLEX-RN licensing exam is administered through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. If you do not receive passing scores on your exam, you can repeat it after 45 days.

The Best ADN Programs in Minnesota

All of the following ADN-awarding schools are among the best in Minnesota.

1. Alexandria Technical & Community College

   1601 Jefferson St, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-0221

2. Anoka Technical College

   W Hwy 10, Anoka, MN 55303 (763) 576-4700

3. Anoka-Ramsey Community College

   11200 Mississippi Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 (763) 433-1100

4. Central Lakes College

   501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401 (218) 855-8000

5. Century College

   3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (651) 770-3200

6. Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College

   2101 14th St, Cloquet, MN 55720 (218) 879-0800

7. Hibbing Community College

   1515 E 25th St, Hibbing, MN 55746 (218) 262-7200

8. Inver Hills Community College

   2500 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 (651) 450-3000

9. Lake Superior College

   2101 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN 55811 (800) 432-2884

10. Minneapolis Community & Technical College

    1501 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (612) 659-6000

11. Minnesota State College Southeast

    1250 Homer Rd, Winona, MN 55987 (507) 453-2700

12. Minnesota State Community & Technical College

    1414 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 (218) 736-1500

13. Minnesota State Community & Technical College

    900 MN-34, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 (877) 450-3322

14. Minnesota West Community & Technical College

    1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241 (320) 564-4511

15. Minnesota West Community & Technical College

    1450 College Way, Worthington, MN 56187 (800) 658-2330

16. Normandale Community College

    9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431 (952) 358-8200

17. North Hennepin Community College

    7411 85th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55445 (763) 424-0702

18. Northland Community & Technical College

    1101 State Hwy 1, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 (218) 683-8800

19. Northwest Technical College

    905 Grant Ave SE, Bemidji, MN 56601 (218) 333-6600

20. Pine Technical & Community College

    900 4th St SE, Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-5100

21. Rasmussen College

    130 St Andrews Dr, Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 625-6556

22. Rasmussen College

    226 Park Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 251-5600

23. Ridgewater College

    2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN 56201 (800) 722-1151

24. Riverland Community College

    1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, MN 55912 (507) 433-0600

25. Rochester Community & Technical College

    851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904 (507) 285-7210

26. South Central College

    1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN 56003 (507) 389-7200

27. St Catherine University

    2004 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55105 (651) 690-6000

28. St Cloud Technical & Community College

    1540 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303 (320) 308-5000

Minnesota Board of Nursing

For questions about nursing programs and licensure in Minnesota, contact the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Conclusion

Minnesota is home to many reputable institutions that offer accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) programs. The above are some of the most highly-regarded options available in the state.