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Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant is a three-credit class designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs in nursing homes and other healthcare facilities and introduces concepts of basic human needs, health/illness and basic nursing skills.

Skills are demonstrated in a supervised laboratory setting and in a clinical environment. The nursing assistant will be able to perform tasks that are related to patient/resident care and supportive of nursing care. Clinical experience in a nursing home is included.

This course is designed to prepare one to successfully complete the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Certification Competency Examination and be able to apply for the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.

Link to:
Nursing Assistant Registration Packet 

Minnesota West Nursing webpage

CNA Test-Out Dates

Test-Out or Challenge Candidate Application - Form 1001MN

Medication Administration for Unlicensed Personnel

This 48-hour course meets Minnesota requirements for medication administration. It will review information required for unlicensed personnel to administer medications while under the direction and supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse.

TMA Class Description

TMA Class Registration

TMA Payment Agreement

TMA Administrative Rule Acknowledgement

This page is maintained by:
Megan Gorres
320-564-5015
megan.gorres@mnwest.edu
or
Melinda Lamote
507-825-6822
melinda.lamote@mnwest.edu

Faculty/Program Webpages

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Nursing: Mission and Philosophy - A.S.

Mission
The Minnesota West Associate of Science (A S.) program is dedicated to providing nursing education using a variety of affordable, accessible, delivery methods to a diverse population with the goal of preparing graduates who practice safe, entry-level professional nursing.

Philosophy
Nursing draws on a broad and integrated knowledge base. It is a unique discipline in and of its own and is both an art and a science.

• We believe the essence of nursing and nursing education involves therapeutic relationships, priority setting, critical thinking, and the valuing of individuals with unique needs. Physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual, social and cultural dimensions of individuals and communities create a whole that is greater than its parts.
• We place a high value on caring and respect for human beings, and on interpersonal relationships in nursing – the interaction between nurse and client, between student and faculty, and among members of the health care team.
• We enthusiastically support health promotion and the empowerment of individuals and families across the lifespan to meet their own health needs.
• We believe faculty are responsible for designing, directing, and guiding the learning of students. Faculty role-model process skills include ethical decision-making, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, creativity, and self-care. Faculty advocates mutual understanding and respect between scopes of practice and commit themselves to prepare safe, competent practitioners who value a life of learning.
• We believe students are responsible for their learning and must be actively engaged in it.

Minnesota West Community & Technical College Associate in Science Nursing Program is accredited by:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 404-975-5000 https://www.acenursing.org/ Continued accreditation granted through Spring of 2023.

Links to: Nursing Program Webpage