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LPN-RN, Sioux Falls
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Admission Requirements/Process
The application for the LPN-RN Program in Sioux Falls can be completed
online. For questions regarding the LPN-RN admission process, contact
Patti Klinkhammer at 605-995-2654 or paklinkh@dwu.edu.
Applicants must provide documentation
of the following requirements before the Nursing Admission Committee will
review an application for admission to the LPN-RN Program in Sioux Falls:
- Licensed Practical Nursing diploma from an accredited higher education
institution.
- Copy of current licensure as an LPN in South Dakota; one year of work
experience as an LPN is recommended before beginning the LPN-RN curriculum.
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above in college,
university, vocational and technical school coursework. No support course
can be repeated more than one time. Send an official copy of all college
transcripts. If coursework is still in progress, attach a current transcript
that documents all of the courses in progress from that institution.
- ACT composite score of 18 or above; Nurse Entrance Test (NET) composite score of 65 percent or above; or Test Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) minimum score of 62% on Math and 75% on Reading.
- An 18 or above in the reading portion of the ACT; 60 percent or above composite reading score of the Nurse Entrance Test (NET) or 75% Reading Score on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). If one of these three scores are not attained, a reading placement of 11 or above.
- Employer verification of employment as LPN for minimum of six months.
Those students who are practicing LPNs at the time of application review
will receive higher priority for acceptance.
- Nursing supervisor/manager letter of reference including, nursing
skill and care competencies, working relationships with healthcare team
members, communication skills, professional conduct and appearance,
and attendance.
- Prerequisite courses are required
to be completed or successfully challenged.
Application Process
First priority for admission to the LPN-RN Nursing Program is
given to applicants meeting all admission requirements by October
1. Qualified applicants will be admitted on a space available
basis after October 1. If there is not an available opening for
the LPN-RN Nursing Program, students who have met admission requirements
and been accepted will be put on a waiting list and be notified
by DWU Admissions if an opening becomes available.
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An admission appeal process exists for students who do not meet the
above requirements but have extenuating circumstances. Address written
requests of appeal to the Nursing Admission Committee and mail to Dakota
Wesleyan University, Attn: Admissions, 1200 West University Avenue, Mitchell,
SD 57301.
Clinical Requirements
The following requirements must be met before students can participate
in clinical experiences:
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