ADN Programs in South Dakota

Are you an aspiring registered nurse (RN) who is looking for the cheapest and fastest way to earn your nursing degree in South Dakota? If you are, you ought to consider completing one of South Dakota's many superb associate degree in nursing, or ADN, programs. If you choose this path, you can complete all of the requirements of your program and earn your degree in merely two years!

Completing an ADN program in the Mount Rushmore State, like in other states, will qualify you for RN positions in nursing homes, hospitals, critical care centers, and home healthcare companies. And one of the best features associated with becoming an RN in South Dakota is that you can earn an average salary of $60,060 per year! Of course, your journey to becoming an RN involves more than just obtaining the proper education and training. If you wish to work as an RN in South Dakota, you also need to apply for an RN license.

To apply for the license in South Dakota, you need to first apply for licensure by examination with your board of nursing and then call Pearson VUE and request a seat to take your licensing exam. If you wish, you can request a seat for your exam through the website of Pearson VUE.

The Best ADN Programs in South Dakota

Do you need a bit of help finding an ADN school in South Dakota? If you do, take a look at the following facilities, all of which offer excellent ADN programs.

1. Dakota Wesleyan University

   1200 W University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301 (605) 995-2600

2. Lake Area Technical Institute

   1201 Arrow Ave NE, Watertown, SD 57201 (605) 882-5284

3. National American University

   5301 US-16, Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 394-4800

4. Oglala Lakota College

   490 Piya Wiconi Road, Kyle, SD 57752 (605) 455-6000

5. Presentation College

   1500 N Main St, Aberdeen, SD 57401 (605) 225-1634

6. Sisseton Wahpeton College

   12572 BIA Hwy 700, Sisseton, SD 57262 (605) 698-3966

7. Southeast Technical Institute

   2320 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57107 (605) 367-7624

8. University of South Dakota

   414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD 57069 (605) 677-5301

South Dakota Board of Nursing

For any inquiries related to nursing licensure in South Dakota, please contact the South Dakota Board of Nursing. Their contact information is provided below.

Conclusion

This article lists some of the schools in South Dakota that offer accredited ADN programs.