Minnesota Nursing and Healthcare Schools

Minnesota has an impeccable national reputation for public and private policy innovation, especially in health and human services. This success has come from listening and observing the health care needs and thoughts of the residents in Minnesota. By keeping up with the concerns of those who need quality health care and by working along side experts in the health care profession, Minnesota is better able to provide and meet the needs of both their patients and their health care workers.

Minnesota welcomes health care students willing to contribute their talents to meet the growing needs of its communities. The current healthcare workforce in Minnesota is reaching retirement ages and leaving many positions left unattended. Health care professionals are in high demand in Minnesota, as many positions become and remain vacant!

Minnesota's population is growing. Not only is the population increasing, but a majority of the residents are becoming seniors. With over 12% of the population reaching 65 and older, this very much affects the health care industry.

Other challenges affecting health care in the state of Minnesota are the growing number of rural areas being populated. Rural areas are often not equipped with major facilities, hospitals and other easily accessible services, so Registered Nurses play an important role in administering health care to rural residents. Many rural residents require long term care and home health care as these areas are home to an aging population. Registered Nurses and other health care professionals are needed to accommodate the needs of Minnesota's rural communities. This places Nurses in high demand throughout the state!

Minnesota is advancing in all areas of the health care industry and needs committed trained professionals to continue providing quality care to all their residents. Minnesota has a strong economy and is enthusiastic about recruiting, training and retaining qualified health care professionals to work and serve in their state by providing healing health care services to the people and communities of the state of Minnesota.

Minnesota is home to many diverse areas. Health care professionals adapting to these diverse areas is a great concern. Currently there are 60 different languages being spoken throughout the state making communication difficult between health care providers and patients in need of health care services.

Financing options are available to those interested in making a career choice to join the health care industry in Minnesota. Loan Forgiveness Programs, Tax Free Financing Programs and Programs Providing Advanced Training in the workplace offer great opportunities for students, or those just entering the health care field!

The expansion of technology and resources allow for better health care services in Minnesota's communities! Be a part of Minnesota's Mission To Care!!

Salaries

Salaries and benefits vary upon factors such as experience, facilities, and education. Showing are the current average salaries in Minnesota for working health care professionals.

• Head RN.......................$84,301-$92,120
• Emergency Room............$84,148-$97,128
• Intensive Care Unit.........$91,323-$103,221
• Operating Room..............$88,021-$103,728
• LPN..............................$35,112-$41,984
• Nurse Practitioner...........$73,679-$86,110
• Home Care....................$61,614-$73,018
• Occupational Therapist....$63,844-$70,464
• Respiratory Therapist......$67,648-$72,067
• Pharmacist....................$104,390-$109,39

Campus Based	Located in Bloomfield, MN. Academy College offers Associates, Bachelors, and Certificate programs in a campus based setting. Medical Assistant Medical Administration Assistant Medical Billing & Coding
Online	The College Network - Offers a wide variety of online nursing classes that are available to you from anywhere in the United States. LPN to A.S. in Nursing LPN to BS in Nursing RN to BS in Nursing Diploma/Foreign Trained RN to BSN RN to MS in Nursing MS in Nursing (MSN)
Campus Based	Although Argosy has 18 campuses across the country, residents of Minnesota can attend campus in their Trin Cities branch. The following courses are offered. AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS in Histotechnology AAS in Medical Assisting AAS in Radiologic Technology AS in Dental Hygiene AS in Medical Laboratory Technology AS in Radiation Therapy MS in Health Service Management BA in Psychology MA in Clinical Psychology MA in Marriage and Family Therapy PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Online	Kaplan University is one of the United States leading universities for online healthcare degrees. Business, Nursing, and Allied Healthcare programs are all offered. RN to B.S. in Nursing B.S. in Mgmt./Health Care Management
Campus Based	Everest Institute offers a wide variety of courses on its campus all across the country. Its Eagan campus offers the following programs. Massage Therapy Medical Assisting Medical Insurance Billing/Coding Pharmacy Technician
Online	Walden University - Professional degrees programs available online in a variety of healthcare and nursing fields. RN to MSN BSN to MSN MS in Mental Health Counseling Master of Public Health Ph.D. in Health Services Ph.D. in Public Health M.S. in Psychology Ph.D. in Psychology
Campus Based	High-Tech Institute, located in Minneapolis, offers award winning courses in the following areas. Dental Assisting Massage Therapy Hospital Unit Coordinator Medical Assisting Medical Billing & Coding Pharmacy Technician Surgical Technologist X-ray Technician (Ltd. Scope)
Online	Gonzaga University - Masters degree programs available online from anywhere in the United States! Master of Science in Nursing Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership Studies Online Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership