Northland Community and Technical College, in conjunction with the Distance Minnesota consortium of community and technical post-secondary institutions, offers an online associate in applied science degree in practical nursing. This program is two years in duration and consists of coursework in the skills and concepts of nursing, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, psychology and pharmacology. All requirements are available in an online distance education format with the exception of three short on-site clinical training sessions that are four to seven days in duration. Several weeks of practical work experience in a clinical setting is also required in a location inside of Minnesota or North Dakota.
Northland Community and Technical College
2022 Central Avenue NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
218-793-2800
northlandcollege.edu
Distance Minnesota
P.O. Box 309
Perham, MN 56573
800-657-3930
distance.minnesota.edu
Kentucky Community and Technical College System offers a nurse aide program, as well as an associate degree in nursing, through online distance learning. A practical nursing diploma program is also in development. Students complete nursing skills and theory coursework through video lectures, online tests and assignments, and conventional print materials. Several supervised exams and a laboratory session are also required at one of the following sites in Kentucky: Bowling Green, Hazard, Henderson, Louisville, Madisonville, Owensboro, Somerset and Paducah. Students must also perform at least 16 hours of practical training in a clinical setting, such as a hospital or nursing home.
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
300 North Main Street
Versailles, KY 40383
877-528-2748
kctcs.edu
North Central Texas College offers a one-year licensed vocational nursing (LVN) certificate program through online distance learning. Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and complete pre-admission testing in math and reading skills. Theoretical courses addressing human anatomy and physiology, nursing skills and concepts, maternal-neonatal nursing, pediatric nursing and pharmacology are all offered through distance education. Some clinical training must be completed onsite during the weekends at one of four sites in Texas: Gainesville, Corinth, Bowie and Graham.
North Central Texas College
1525 W. California Street
Gainesville, TX 76240-4699
940-668-7731
nctc.edu