Practical Nursing

* Tuition listed is based on approved rates for the 2024–2025 academic year. Rates are approved each year by the Manhattan Tech Board of Directors and estimated budgets are updated at that time.

Students awarded Federal Direct Loan(s) also have an average of the mandatory loan fees automatically added to their COA.

Students with disability-related expenses may contact the Financial Aid Office to have their additional expenses considered. Disability-related expenses include but are not limited to: personal assistance, equipment, and supplies. The Financial Aid Office may potentially include disability expenses in the COA that are not provided by other assisting agencies.

Practical Nursing Program Outcome Data

PN Core Program Outcomes

1. Relationship-centered care: provide nursing care that is relationship-centered, caring, culturally sensitive and based on the physiological, psychosocial and spiritual needs of clients with commonly occurring health alterations that have predictable outcomes.
2. Teamwork and Collaboration: collaborate with the client and members of the interprofessional health care team to promote continuity of client care and shared decision-making.
3. Evidence based practice: use current evidence as a basis for nursing practice.
4. Informatics: use information and client care technology to support the delivery of safe, quality client care.
5. Quality Improvement: participate in quality improvement activities assessing their effect on client outcomes.
6. Safety: provide an environment that is safe and reduces risk of harm for clients, self, and others.
7. Professionalism: demonstrate accountability for client care that incorporates legal and ethical principles, regulatory guidelines, and standards of nursing practice.
8. Leadership: use leadership skills that support the provision and coordination of client care.

Manhattan Area Technical College does not require vaccinations. Manhattan Tech partners with multiple health systems and healthcare providers to provide clinical and programmatic experiences for our students; many of our clinical partners require all students to have received varying types of vaccines before their on-site experiences and training may begin. As a result, unvaccinated students could be precluded from participating in these activities, potentially impacting their ability to complete all program requirements. 

Important Notice

Please be informed that certain vaccinations are mandated by the clinical agencies with which we collaborate. While you may submit a request for exemption, please note that approval is not guaranteed. The decision to grant an exemption is at the sole discretion of the respective clinical facilities.

Exemption Process

Students may seek a medical or religious exemption from an immunization requirement. Approval for an exemption is dependent on the clinical site. Below is the process for requesting an exemption:

Download and Complete the Applicable Form

Medical Vaccination Exemption Request Form

Religious Exemption Request Form

Upload the Completed Form at the Link Provided

Exemption Request Form Upload

APPLY TO MANHATTAN TECH

Submit an undergraduate admissions application and pay the applicable application fee. Once your application has been processed and you are a new student, you will receive an email to your personal email address listed on your application. This email will provide instructions on how to access your student portal and set your password. This will be the only communication with your personal email and communication after will be with your Manhattan Tech email address.

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For assistance, refer HERE for password reset information.

SEND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

Send an official high school transcript or GED transcript. Send Official transcripts from ALL current and previously attended colleges/universities.

Transcripts must be official—sent directly from the college where you took a course to the Registrar at MATC. If the institution has the capability, official transcripts can be sent via email to registrar@manhattantech.edu. Please apply to the college before sending transcripts.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR

This is recommended to ensure that you have met all requirements for the application and understand the application process thoroughly. Additional meetings can be set up throughout the application process to answer any questions. To schedule an advising appointment, book online.

COMPLETE PREREQUISITES (must attain a minimum grade of “C”)

Anatomy & Physiology, Human Growth & Development, Nutrition, and Technical Math II or Higher. Additional information can be found HERE.

HOLD AN ACTIVE KANSAS-CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE CERTIFICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION OR COMPLETE A WAIVER

Additional information can be found HERE.

ACQUIRE IMMUNIZATIONS & REVIEW NURSING ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES

MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Hepatitis B, and COVID Documentation or religious/medical exemption process has been completed. More Information about immunizations can be found HERE.

Review the Nursing Essential Skills and Functional Abilities. Additional information can be found HERE.

SCHEDULE & COMPLETE THE ATI TEAS ADMISSIONS EXAM

For information on how to schedule the exam, refer HERE. It is important to schedule the exam in advance to ensure a seat is available.

IF APPLICABLE, MEET ENGLISH PROFICIENCY STANDARDS

Additional information can be found HERE. Waiver forms can be found HERE if applicants meet certain standards.

COMPLETE ONLINE SELECTIVE ADMISSION APPLICATION - SEPARATE FROM COLLEGE APPLICATION

Fill out and upload the appropriate information on the online selective admissions application after completion of all requirements.

Online Selective Admissions Application 

Note: This form is online and completed only when all application materials are able to be uploaded.

*It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all required materials for the application are received by the application deadline date. Reminder calls will not be made if something is missing or does not meet the criteria, and the application may be invalid. The responsibility for a complete and accurate application is the students. Any packets not meeting the above criteria will be reviewed at the discretion of the Dean of Nursing Education & Health Programs or designee and based upon program capacity.

Some academic programs require you to have equipment, tools, supplies, and uniforms on the first day of class. Other programs have compiled a tool kit that is required for the students attending those programs. The tool kits and supplies will be available on program orientation day. On program orientation, day students must submit a non-refundable seat deposit. Refer to the information below for each program's seat deposit and tool requirements.

NOTE: Cybersecurity (TBD) and Electrical Technology ($350.00) programs are still pending start dates.

New Fall 2025 Programs Still Being Determined

Programs that Provide Tool Kits

Programs with Tool/Supply Lists