Health Care & Massage Therapy
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Nursing Information Sessions
Attending an information session for any of Ridgewater College’s Nursing programs is required for admission. Explore options and set yourself up for success.
- Practical Nursing (LPN) program
- Associate of Science (AS) degree Nursing – Registered Nurse (RN)
- RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) alignment options with university programs
- Admissions criteria and application deadlines
Tuesdays | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Virtual on Zoom | August 6, August 27
Info Session RSVP -August 6
Info Session RSVP – August 27
Part-time LPN and LPN-to-RN Information Sessions
Ridgewater College is offering new options for existing CNAs and LPNs. Attending an information session for any of Ridgewater College’s Nursing programs is required for admission.
- Part-time Practical Nursing (LPN)
- LPN to Associate Degree (AD) Nursing (RN)
- Admissions criteria and application deadlines
Wednesdays | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Virtual on Zoom | July 10, July 24, August 7, August 28, September 11
Monday | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Virtual on Zoom | September 30
Info Session RSVP – July 10Info Session RSVP – July 24Info Session RSVP – August 7Info Session RSVP – August 28Info Session RSVP – September 11Info Session RSVP – September 30
High Demand in Health Care
Helping people is at the heart of health care. When you discover that health care is your purpose, it’s an added bonus that so many choices within health care are among the projected fastest growing occupations in Minnesota. Careers such as nurse practitioners, home health aides, phlebotomists, medical assistants, and healthcare administrative assistants are all projected to grow by at least 19 to 44 percent in Minnesota by the year 2022. That’s extremely promising for job placement and security!
Source: www.mn.gov
Ridgewater College’s Role
Maybe you want to be on the front line welcoming patients at a clinic, ambulance or specialty office. Or maybe you have the heart to care for people when they are physically, mentally or emotionally struggling. Ridgewater College excels in training healthcare professionals to be among the best in their field. Our award-winning programs and faculty share their passion with you, so you can discover the extreme reward found in helping others maintain or return to wellness.