Nursing Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure

Accreditation
The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and approved by the South Dakota Board of Nursing.

Certification
Graduates of the standard and the accelerated programs in nursing are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination to become registered nurses. Graduates of the RN Upward Mobility option, already registered nurses.

Licensure
Candidates for graduation in the standard and accelerated curriculum are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as registered nurses. Licensure as a registered nurse (RN) is required by law in every state in order to practice professional nursing.