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Nursing Pathways Program: Excellence and Innovation in Curriculum

Minneapolis Community and Technical College has seen a 52% increase in nursing applications in the past 3 years. It currently enrolls over 1,200 nursing students—the largest number in Minnesota. At the core of the nursing program success is an innovative new curriculum allowing students to move from nursing assistant, to licensed practical nurse, to a registered nursing associate degree on a seamless 2-year pathway—which then articulates to a bachelor of science in nursing. The Pathways Program won an innovation award from Minnesota’s statewide nursing association, and is fast becoming the new model in health education. Moreover, this new curriculum and teaching methodology has proved effective in recruitment and retention; in increasing national licensing test scores; and in streamlining the career path to health care jobs.