Fulfill a highly skilled role in patient care and support.

In Northwest Technical College’s Hybrid Nursing programs, you’ll gain knowledge and experience in state-of-the-art simulated clinical settings, as well as in direct, supervised clinical environments.

Choose the program and pathway that works best for you as you start or advance your nursing career.

Our programs offer multiple entry and exit points with options to stack your credentials as you work toward an Associate of Science (AS) degree.

If you’re looking to continue your education, we’ll help you transfer your AS to Bemidji State University, which allows you to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS) degree.

Our experienced faculty will help you choose the best path to meet your goals. The nursing programs are delivered via a hybrid model. Nursing lecture courses are online. Onsite labs and clinicals utilize blocked scheduling to minimize travel requirements for students.

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Applications

• The Practical Nursing program is still accepting applications for Fall 2025.
• Applications for the Fall 2025 Traditional RN and Spring 2026 Step-In programs are now closed.
• Application windows for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 program starts will be announced at a later date. Please check back regularly for updates.

Important Notes:

• All nursing programs at NTC are delivered in a hybrid format.
• Applications for NTC’s three unique nursing tracks are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year until each program is full.
• Applicants can expect to receive an admissions decision within approximately 30 days of submitting a complete application.
• Please note: Processing times may vary based on application volume and the time of year.

 

 

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Accreditation

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The Nursing Programs at Northwest Technical College located in Bemidji, MN, are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing Diploma and Associate Degree Nursing Programs is Initial Accreditation.