Academic Programs
LOCATIONS
LPN: Devils Lake | Grand Forks
Mayville | Jamestown
ADN: Devils Lake | Grand Forks
Mayville
Mobility: Scheduled in-person labs and sessions.
STAFF
Lisa Howard
Nursing Education Specialist
701-662-1644
Lisa.Howard@lrsc.edu
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Nursing
The Nursing program combines classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience to develop the knowledge and skills for quality patient care. Clinicals take place in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare environments.
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North Dakota requires graduates of state-approved nursing programs to pass a licensing exam before practicing. Practical Nurse graduates from LRSC are eligible for the NCLEX-PN®, while Associate Degree Nurse graduates must pass the NCLEX-RN. RN candidates are also required to meet ATI Comp Predictor standards.
These tracks qualify individuals for licensure in North Dakota. Other states may have different requirements. Our curriculum may or may not meet licensure requirements in other states. If you plan to complete an LPN certificate or ADN degree and work elsewhere, check licensure requirements here.
Practical Nurse Certificate (LPN)
The Practical Nurse program at LRSC is an 11-month program that prepares students to become Licensed Practical Nurses. Students complete classroom instruction and supervised clinical experiences in various healthcare settings.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
LPN Prerequisites | ||
| Complete an application for admission to LRSC | ||
| Complete the electronic application for the Dakota Nursing Program | ||
| Submit copy of current CPR certification for BLS Provider | ||
| Provide proof of math skill readiness (ACT, SAT or COMPASS, or transcript with math course) | ||
| Provide proof of academic readiness (ACT, SAT or COMPASS, or transcript with 12 required credits) | ||
| Submit TEAS test results | ||
| If required by English as a second language (ESL) applications, TOEFL exam results | ||
Courses | ||
| BIOL 220 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 221 | Anatomy & Physiology II* | 4 |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| NURS 120 | Foundations of Nursing*** | 2 |
| NURS 121 | Practical Nursing I | 4 |
| NURS 122 | Clinical Nursing I** | 3 |
| NURS 124 | Clinical Nursing II** | 3 |
| NURS 126 | Clinical Nursing III** | 3 |
| NURS 127 | Practical Nursing II | 2 |
| NURS 129 | Practical Nursing III | 3 |
| NURS 145 | Introduction to Maternal Child Nurse | 2 |
| PHRM 215 | Introduction to Pharmacology* | 3 |
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 250 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
*must be completed within 7 years of acceptance into the nursing program
**ration of credit hours to clinical hours is 1:3
***course can be taken prior to entering the nursing program
For more information on the Dakota Nursing Program and prerequisites, visit DakotaNursing.org.
For CPR certification, contact TrainND at 701-662-1578.
The Dakota Nursing Program at Lake Region State College does not accept ASSET.
Associate Degree Nurse (RN)
The Associate Degree Nurse Program welcomes applications from Licensed Practical Nurses. This is a 9-month program, and the admission process varies slightly for current Practical Nurse students and external applicants. Completed applications are reviewed by the Admission Committee, and applicants are notified in writing of their status.
The ADN curriculum provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to practice as a Registered Nurse. It includes adult health, maternal child, community, and psychosocial nursing. Classroom and clinical experiences prepare students to care for individuals and families across the lifespan.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
ADN Prerequisites | ||
| CPR certification for healthcare provider | ||
| Comprehensive Predictor needs to come in at 92% | ||
| LPN Certificate or 2 years experience as a paramedic | ||
| Complete all general education courses. Or, as a nationally registered paramedic, use your general education credits plus nine credits from NURS 201, 202, and 203. | ||
Courses | ||
| BIOL 202 | Microbiology | 4 |
| ENGL 120, ENGL 125, or COMM 110 | 3 | |
| NURS 224 | Professional Development | 2 |
| NURS 225 | Alternations of Health I | 3 |
| NURS 226 | Maternal Child Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 227 | Clinical Application I** | 4 |
| NURS 228 | Alternations in Health II | 4 |
| NURS 229 | Health Promotion and Psychology | 2 |
| NURS 237 | Clinical Application II** | 5 |
| NURS 259 | Role Transition | 1 |
**ration of credit hours to clinical hours is 1:3
For more information on the Dakota Nursing Program and prerequisites, visit DakotaNursing.org.
For CPR certification, contact TrainND at 701-662-1578.
The Dakota Nursing Program at Lake Region State College does not accept ASSET.