Apr 30, 2024  
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

LPN to RN Upward Mobility


35 MAJOR HOURS, 65 DEGREE HOURS

Available at following USD campuses: Pierre, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Vermillion, GSS Distance

Admission is limited to currently licensed LPNs or graduate practical nurses with license pending. Upon successful completion of the LPN GAP exam, the following eleven nursing credits are granted:

NURS 205 (8 credits)
NURS 281 (3 credits are granted by completing the LPN GAP exam, enrollment in 5 credit hours of coursework is required)

Note:


The LPN to RN student must complete all general education courses (30 hours) and departmental requirements (24 hours) plus the LPN GAP credit (11 hours); for a total of 65  hours.