Nursing Mobility

Students must apply to the Associate Degree program for the Fall 2025 start. Applications will be available March 31, 2025. At the time of application students must have: 

• Completed all general education coursework by the end of spring semester 2025, with a grade of “C” or better, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Students with summer coursework will be considered a late applicant, and will be considered on a space available basis)

• Be currently licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN)  
• Have taken the ATI TEAS exam within the last 18 months with an overall composite score of 68 or higher 

Please note: Pine Technical & Community College only accepts TEAS scores from IN-PERSON proctored exams (no virtual/online testing scores are accepted.)

• Save a Pine and apply online!
• Request all external transcripts be sent to PTCC
• • If you attended a Minnesota State school, your transcripts will automatically be sent
  • If you attended a school outside the MNState system, contact the school to have your official transcripts sent to PTCC
  • Utilize Transferology: Web-based transfer tool that provides fast and accurate course and transfer equivalency information.
• Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

TEAS exams will be offered at the PTCC campus this fall:

Thurs., Oct. 24, 8:30am
Sat., Nov. 16, 8:30am
Thurs., Dec. 5, 8:30am
Thurs., Dec. 14, 8:30am
Fri., Dec. 27, 8:30am

• Register to take the ATI TEAS test
• The test is $97.00
• Students need a 68 or better to be accepted into the Associate Degree Nursing program
• If you take the TEAS at PTCC, your scores will automatically be sent without extra costs to the student
• If you take the TEAS at another location, you will need to have your scores sent to PTCC (extra cost)
• You can take the TEAS more than once, and we will accept your highest score
• Important note when registering to take the TEAS test!
  Pine Technical and Community College only accepts TEAS scores from IN-PERSON proctored exams (no virtual/online testing scores are accepted.)

• Apply online to the Associate Degree Nursing Program for Fall 2025. The Fall 2025 application will open March 31, 2025, with link available here when open.
• At the time of Fall 2025 application, you must have completed the following general education coursework with a grade of “C” or better AND a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, OR are currently registered for the general education coursework during spring semester 2025 (Note: all general education coursework must be completed by the end of spring semester 2025.) Students with summer coursework will be considered a late applicant, and will be considered on a space available basis):
  • BIOL 1250 General Biology
  • BIOL 1260 Anatomy & Physiology I
  • BIOL 1270 Anatomy & Physiology II
  • BIOL 1255 Microbiology
  • ENGL 1276 College Composition
  • PHIL 1220 Human Ethics
  • PSYC 1210 General Psychology
  • PSYC 1250 Lifespan Development

• Provide proof of current licensure (MN Practical Nurse License or current state in which you are licensed to practice)
• Have taken the ATI TEAS exam within the last 18 months with an overall composite score of 68 or higher

Please note: Pine Technical & Community College only accepts TEAS scores from IN-PERSON proctored exams (no virtual/online testing scores are accepted.)

• Students are ranked by points using a rubric
• Ranking points are based on prerequisite coursework GPA, TEAS score, and LPN work experience
• Bonus points for receiving PN diploma from PTCC

GPA calculator

There are a maximum of 40 seats in the AD program each fall semester.

Transferology is a free tool that can help you determine the transferability and applicability of your credits.

With Transferology you can:

• Determine how your individual classes from other higher educational institutions will transfer to PTCC
• Run a program plan to see how your classes could apply toward your PTCC degree
• Plan for a smoother transfer process

Note: If your school or class is not listed in Transferology, this does not mean your credits will not transfer. The PTCC Admissions Application and AD Nursing Application must both be complete with all transcripts received before transcript evaluation begins.

For assistance, please contact PTCC Admissions at admissions@pine.edu.

Click here to view the Nursing Program Expenses List.

Program Goals:

Completion Rate:  70% of associate degree (AD) nursing students will complete the program at 150% of the program length, averaged over the past 3-years.

1st time NCLEX-RN Pass Rate:  80% (or higher) of AD nursing graduates will pass the NCLEX-RN on first attempt, averaged over 3-years.

Job Placement Rate:  90% of AD nursing graduates will either be employed in their field or be pursuing continued education in nursing at 6-12 months post-graduation.

Student Satisfaction:  80% of respondents will agree or strongly agree with survey questions regarding program satisfaction.

Results:

Completion
2021-2022            72%
2022-2023            89%
2023-2024            90%

NCLEX
2021                       90.32%
2022                       96.43%
2023                       89.47%

Job Placement
2021                       88%
2022                       82%
2023                       100%

Program Satisfaction
2022                       >80%
2023                       >80%
2024                       >80%

This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call 800.521.7463.

2024-2025 Associate Degree Nursing Mobility and Practical Nursing Student Handbook.

Spring 2024 Grading Scale Addendum.