• Nursing

    Delivery: Daytime and blended online classes only, some evening clinical experiences
    Start: Fall or Spring Semester; Full-time only

    Your Prerequisite and General Education/MnTC courses are available in a mix of daytime, evening, and online classes; Fall, Spring, and Summer; Full- or Part-Time
     

TEAS Exam Information

Nursing program applicants must take the new version of ATI TEAS VI (6) for the February 1, 2020 application deadline for incoming Fall 2020 nursing students.

The scores for the older version TEAS V (5) will no longer be accepted after June 1st, 2016, and onward.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Applicants: NURS 2720 course, Transitions to the Professional Nurse, will be offered in fall semesters only. Applicants who are LPNs are welcome to apply to join the program during any application cycle (Fall/Spring).

However, to begin the program in spring semester, LPNs must take NURS 2700 instead of NURS 2720, and waive the 5 credits of advanced standing associated with NURS 2720.

ATI TEAS

About the Program

Century College, in collaboration with the Minnesota Alliance for Nursing Education (MANE), offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing curriculum, with an Associate of Science in Nursing awarded part way through the program.

The program is designed as four years of full-time study, with the first two semesters devoted to prerequisite/preparatory courses required for admission to the nursing program.

Successful completion of five semesters leads to an Associate of Science (AS) in Nursing degree offered at Century College and eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination. Century students have a 92% first time pass rate for NCLEX, the state licensure exam. Students will: 

  • Work as a key member of the professional healthcare team to provide quality patient care in a variety of fast-paced health care facilities
  • Experience interactive simulated labs and actual clinical rotations in a variety of healthcare settings
  • Deliver safe, caring, competent, holistic nursing care to patients from infants to the elderly patient populations

The MANE curriculum continues for three additional semesters leading to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing (BSN) offered by a collaborating MANE university. The intent is that all courses, in a variety of formats, will be offered in rotation through MANE parnter campuses. For more information about MANE, please visit www.manemn.org

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Cost & Financial Aid

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    Century College can be extremely affordable through financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

    As a two-year public community and technical college, Century College receives funding from the State of Minnesota, keeping tuition rates significantly lower than private colleges and universities.

    Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our programs qualify for federal financial aid including Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans, and others.

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Planning for Your Program

Accreditation

The Century College Nursing Program is approved by the Minnesota State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326

Phone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020
www.acenursing.org/

Century College Nursing Achievement Dashboard

Academic Year 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018

Program Completion Rate (students who finish the program successfully within 4 semesters) (Goal = 75%)

 77.24%* 83.18%** 81.69%** 85.19%** Not yet available

Percent of Graduates Obtaining Jobs in the Nursing Field within 6-12 months of graduation (Goal = 90%)

 95%** 92%** 94%** Not yet available Not yet available
Calendar Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Percent of NCLEX-RN© test takers who were successful on their first attempt (Goal = 80%)

 92.38%** 95.56%** 91.89%** 93.04%** 91.09%**
*Goal unmet by less than 10%
**Goal met

Application Deadline

ALERT: MANE Holistic Admissions for Spring 2021:
Related to COVID-19 we have delayed the Spring 2021 admissions cycle to June 1st – August 1st, 2020. 
Due to the concerns with access to ATI TEAs testing, MANE is evaluating the admissions process. We anticipate there may be criteria changes for admissions to our MANE nursing programs. We are finalizing the details at this time.

  1. Fall start: Application deadline is February 1st of each year preceding (before) the Fall start date of the following academic year.
  2. Spring start: Application deadline is June 1st of each year preceding (before) the Spring start date of the following academic year.

Application Requirements

  1. Admission into the Century College MANE nursing program requires a separate special application and the selection process is highly competitive. Students must meet Nursing Program academic admission requirements. Minimum requirements are based on college performance and performance on a nursing program admissions exam. The college may not be able to accept all applicants that meet the minimum standards.
  2. Applicants will be required to submit scores on the TEAS-VI Nursing Admission Exam. This exam will be administered on Century College campus. To register for the TEAS-VI Nursing Admission Exam at Century College please go to the ATI Testing Site. You may also take the exam at other MANE participating college sites with no need to pay a transcript fee to have your results sent to Century College. MANE participating colleges are: Metropolitan State University, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Century College, Inver Hills Community College, Normandale Community College, North Hennepin Community College, Ridgewater Community College, and Riverland Community College. Applicants must have a minimum composite score of 58.7% to be considered for selection.
  3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission when there are more applicants than spaces in the program. Applicants are ranked and selected for admission based on scores on the TEAS-VI entrance exam and GPA in the first semester of the Century College MANE Curriculum Plan.
  4. Please refer to the Nursing application brochures-available in the quick-links in the Planning for Your Program section, and in the Admissions and Counseling Offices for more details. These brochures for each program option are updated annually during Spring Semester. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with a counselor for planning their coursework. Also see the Application Advising Review sheet available in the Counseling Center and online. Timing of coursework is critical in order to meet application deadlines.
  5. Minnesota Department of Health requires any individual having contact with patients to complete a background study prior to starting the clinical experience. An individual may be disqualified or have restrictions placed on patient contact and would not be permitted to participate in the clinical experience if a clearance is not issued. A background study with no restrictions is required to successfully complete the requirements of the nursing program. Call MN Department of Human Services with specific questions, 651-431-2000.
  6. Personal statement (see note below)*

*At this time, MANE is implementing Holistic Admissions in two phases. (PHASE I)

Consideration for admission to the MANE Nursing program is based on TEAS and GPA. Effective December 1, 2019, a Personal Statement is also required to complete the application. This statement will be used to determine future criteria for Holistic Admissions and will not influence Fall 2020 admission. The Personal Statement is confidential and will not be shared outside of the Holistic Admissions workgroup.  Applications without the Personal Statement will be considered incomplete and will not move forward for consideration. We thank you for your contribution to the MANE Phase I Holistic Admissions process.  

Personal Statement as follows: 
Respond to the following question for your personal statement. (Your personal statement should be no more than 1,000 words). Why the nursing profession and why now? Reflect upon and describe a strength and/or challenge related to an experience that influenced your future aspirations to pursue a nursing profession. 

Bachelor in Nursing Completion Programs

Programs are available both online and on Century College Campus to allow RNs with Associate Degrees to obtain their Bachelors in Nursing. Programs available on Century College Campus are offered by Bemidji State University and Metropolitan State University.

Many RN to BSN programs are available in the area or online, including but not limited to:

Transfer

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Potential Job Titles

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Salary Data

Registered Nurse
Average Wage: $40.01/hour
Top Earners: $46.12/hour

Information gathered pertains to seven county metro area - careerwise.minnstate.edu