Many start by getting their Nursing Assistant certificate before moving on to their two-year nursing diploma (to become an LPN) or associate degree (to become an RN). Savvy students earn their associate degree, take (and pass) the RN exam, and then work in the field while pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Nursing Accreditation = Excellence!

ACEN logoThe Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has accredited of South Central College’s Professional Nursing (RN) associate degree program and Practical Nursing (LPN) diploma program.  ACEN accreditation is an indicator of excellence for nursing programs nationwide.  

Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400

Atlanta, Georgia 30326

Phone: (404) 975-5000
Fax: (404) 975-5020  
Web: www.acenursing.org

These South Central Nursing programs are also approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing (MBON).

USDE Licensure Disclosure
Successful completion of the Practical Nursing (PN) or Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) programs at South Central College will meet the requirements for licensure in the State of Minnesota. The pdfU.S. Dept. of Education requirement fo ASN and PN PDF(125.90 KB) helps you find information regarding which state licensure requirements are met in states outside of Minnesota. This data was collected in August of 2020 with steadfast attempts for accuracy, however as programs and state requirements change, this should not be considered the definitive resource. South Central College highly recommends that you contact the appropriate state licensing board in the state or locality in which you intend to practice or be employed to determine whether the program you are considering will meet that state’s licensing requirements. Information about specific state requirements for licensure can be located through the board of nursing for each state.

Faculty Spotlight - Nursing

Andrea Mettler
Andrea Mettler
Position:Nursing Faculty
North Mankato Phone:(507) 389-7341
North Mankato Office:D135-l
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Candy Mortenson-Klimpel
Candy Mortenson-Klimpel
Position:Nursing Faculty
Education:B.S.N., M.S.N., Minnesota State University, Mankato
North Mankato Phone:(507) 389-7479
North Mankato Office:D135-f
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Casey Kelly
Casey Kelly
Position:Nursing Faculty
Education:Bachelors - U of M, Masters in Nursing - University of North Dakota
Faribault Office:C-211
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Elizabeth Thompson
Elizabeth Thompson
Position:Dean of Health Sciences
North Mankato Phone:(507) 389-7307
North Mankato Office:D-135E
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Jennifer Ongie Jindra
Jennifer Ongie Jindra
Position:Nursing Instructor
Education:B.A.N., The College of St. Catherine
Faribault Phone:(507) 332-5825
Faribault Office:C-111
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Joan Quam
Joan Quam
Position:Nursing Faculty
Faribault Phone:(507) 332-5861
Faribault Office:C-111
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Kim Lehrke
Kim Lehrke
Education:Bachelors from MNSU, Mankato Masters in Nursing Education from MNSU, Moorhead
North Mankato Phone:507-389-7317
North Mankato Office:D-135E
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Matt Holicky
Matt Holicky
Position:Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Faribault Office:C-111
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Rebecca Gullickson
Rebecca Gullickson
Position:Nursing Instructor
North Mankato Phone:(507) 389-7300
North Mankato Office:D135-g
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