Associate of Applied Science│2 Years│68 Credits│Fond du Lac, Beaver Dam, West Bend│Eligible for Financial Aid
WI Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $58,027
Pursue your passion for helping people and health care—become an LPN or RN with an associate degree in Nursing from Moraine Park Technical College.
Moraine Park’s Nursing—Associate Degree with a Practical Nursing Exit Point program prepares graduates for careers as licensed practical nurses (LPN) or registered nurses (RN) through hands-on classroom instruction, laboratory practice and clinical nursing experiences.
The MPTC Nursing program is designed so students can complete the first two semesters, take the Practical Nursing National Council Licensure Examination, and seek employment as LPNs. Students can also complete the full four semesters, earn an associate degree in Nursing (ADN), take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses and apply for employment as RNs.
What You’ll Learn
Moraine Park’s Nursing program prepares students for entry-level careers in the health care industry, giving you knowledge and skills to provide patient-centered care with integrity, use social, mathematical, physical sciences, pharmacology and pathophysiology in clinical decision making, use new technology to manage data and improve patient care, and more.
Program Outcomes
- Integrate professional nursing identity reflecting integrity, responsibility, and nursing standards.
- Communicate comprehensive information using multiple sources in nursing practice.
- Integrate theoretical knowledge to support decision-making.
- Integrate the nursing process into patient care across diverse populations.
- Function as a healthcare team member to provide safe and effective care.
Accreditation
The Associate Degree Nursing program at Moraine Park Technical College at the Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, and West Bend campuses located in Beaver Dam, WI, Fond du Lac, WI, and West Bend, WI is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
Moraine Park Technical College Nursing Program Results 2021 NCLEX Pass Rates
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Moraine Park nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
- MPTC Pass Rate: 95%
- National Pass Rate: 82%
Course requirements are subject to change. Visit our catalog for up-to-date information.
| CLINICAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| Petition Requirements – See Admission Process | ||
| 806-177 | General Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| 806-179 | Advanced Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| 806-197 | Microbiology | 4 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| SEMESTER 1 | ||
| 103-159 | Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 543-101 | Nursing Fundamentals | 2 |
| 543-102 | Nursing Skills | 3 |
| 543-103 | Nursing Pharmacology | 2 |
| 543-104 | Nursing: Introduction to Clinical Practice | 2 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 809-188 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| 890-101 | College 101 | 2 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| SEMESTER 2 | ||
| 543-105 | Nursing Health Alterations | 3 |
| 543-106 | Nursing Health Promotion | 3 |
| 543-107 | Nursing: Clinical Care Across the Lifespan | 2 |
| 543-108 | Nursing: Introduction to Clinical Care Management | 2 |
| 801-196 | Oral and Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| SEMESTER 3 | ||
| 543-109 | Nursing: Complex Health Alterations 1 | 3 |
| 543-110 | Nursing: Mental Health and Community Concepts | 2 |
| 543-111 | Nursing: Intermediate Clinical Practice | 3 |
| 543-112 | Nursing Advanced Skills | 1 |
| 809-198 | Introduction To Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| SEMESTER 4 | ||
| 543-113 | Nursing: Complex Health Alterations 2 | 3 |
| 543-114 | Nursing: Management and Professional Concepts | 2 |
| 543-115 | Nursing: Advanced Clinical Practice | 3 |
| 543-116 | Nursing Clinical Transition | 2 |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 68 | |
Entry-level career opportunities after passing the National Council Licensure Exam:
- Staff Nurse
- Primary Nurse
- Specialized Nursing
Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $58,027
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 6-8 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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This program also requires:
- Health Requirements
- Criminal Background Check
Petition Process Details: Students are provisionally accepted to the Nursing Program in “pre-core” status. When program ready, students go through the petition process.
If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Tuition Costs
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment.
- $143.45 per credit (resident)
- $215.18 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
- Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
Additional Costs
Students must purchase supplies to include scrubs, stethoscope, name badge, and other supplies upon entrance into the core of the program. Students must also have an iPad or laptop (not a Chromebook) with minimum system requirements. Pre-core students do not incur these costs up front. Students will work with their advisor for details. Other costs include books, resources, and software. New, used, and rental books may be an option. Some items must be purchased new. Approximate costs are listed below and may change.
Uniform
- MPTC scrubs – $52
- MTPC name tag – $15
- Stethoscope – $60+
- Watch, bandage scissors, pen light, etc. – $40+
Software
- ExamSoft – $51/semester
- HESI – $250/semester
- Books (used across all courses in the curriculum)
- Semester 1 – $1150
- Semester 2 – $300
- Semester 3 – no new materials to purchase
- Semester 4 – $140
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Credits:
State Licensure Disclosure: Moraine Park’s Nursing program prepares students to obtain the educational requirements for licensure to be employed/practice in the state
of Wisconsin. No determination has been made if the curriculum matches the educational requirements for preparation, examinations, or licensure for other states. Visit the Accreditation page for more details about accreditation.
Licensing Organization: Wisconsin State Board of Nursing
An exit assessment is a graduation requirement for Practical Nursing Exit. Clinical evaluations are an exit assessment graduation requirement for the Associate Degree Nursing program.
Practical Nursing Exit must complete all courses in Semesters 1 and 2.
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 4-6 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Our recruiters on any of the three campuses are ready to help you plan your future!