Nursing (A.S.)-LPN to RN Upward Mobility

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35 MAJOR HOURS, 65 DEGREE HOURS

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

Admission is limited to currently licensed LPNs or graduate practical nurses with license pending. An unencumbered active LPN license is required before enrolling in NURS 282.

Nursing credits are granted for (17 hours):

Departmental Requirements (18 hours)

Note:

The LPN to RN student must complete all general education courses (30 hours) and departmental requirements.

Required Testing:

The South Dakota Board of Regents Proficiency Examination: All students seeking undergraduate degrees must achieve satisfactory performance on The South Dakota Board of Regents Proficiency Examination, the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP). Students pursuing an Associate degree must take the examination as soon as they have passed 32 credit hours. For additional information see Testing Requirements