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Nursing -- practical nurse
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| LRSC nursing graduates Sarah Mitzel and Kim Brown both work at Altru Lake Region and are pictured with nursing supervisor Cheryl Fischer. |
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"I’m excited about Lake Region State College’s nursing program. As Nursing Supervisor at Altru Clinic—Lake Region, I have witnessed the high quality nurses this program produces, both in clinical situations and through the employment process. The nurses are well trained and demonstrate positive attitudes and a strong work ethic. LRSC’s nursing program allows for local training of area residents wishing a career change, adding maturity to this program and they are “familiar faces” to many of our patients. I feel we are very fortunate to have a local nursing program of this caliber, especially in the midst of a nation wide nursing shortage," Cheryl Fischer, BSN
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Nursing program will be offered in Carrington -- Fall 2009 , Spring and Summer 2010
Are you thinking about becoming a nurse? Lake Region State College is considering delivering practical nurse and associate degree nurse training to residents in the Carrington area. If you are interested in taking courses and entering the nursing program (should it be delivered Langdon) please contact us.
Previously, distance programs were offered in Grafton, Langdon, Northwood, and Cooperstown in an effort to reach out to the NE quadrant of the state.
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"I attended LRSC for the two year practical nursing program. I had previously attended LRSC to obtain my AA degree. The staff is always willing to go out their way to help you, the class sizes are perfect – so you're a "name" and not a "number" and the cost of education is very reasonable. The nursing program gave me the skills I needed to become a professional."
- Sarah Mitzel, Minnewaukan, ND, Associate in Arts 2003, AAS in practical nursing 2004, LPN at Altru Clinic Lake Region
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Program Requirements
Applicants to the Dakota Nursing Program are carefully screened to provide the best candidates possible for employment in healthcare facilities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with the earliest receiving priority consideration.
View cirriculum guide for the Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate or Associate Degree Nursing 2-year RN degree.
If you are seeking admission to the Practical Nurse Program:
- Complete an Application for Admission to LRSC as a degree-seeking student
- Complete a Nursing Program Application Packet
The completed packet must be accompanied by:
- a brief essay summarizing past work experiences and reasons for entering the Practical Nurse Program;
- a current skill certificate for CNA and CPR;
- transcript(s) for pre-requisite courses completed or in progress;
- three letters of reference.
Pre-requisites for admission to the Practical Nurse Program:
- Current North Dakota Nurse Assistant certification
- Current CPR for Health Care Providers certification
(Contact Lake Region Ambulance Service at 701-662-8916)
- ENGL 110 College Composition I
- CHEM 115 Introduction to Chemistry
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Algebra skills verified by completion of high school algebra or ASC 092 Beginning Algebra; or a minimum COMPASS math score of 30 or ACT math score of 16
- College success skills verified by ACT (composite 19) or COMPASS (75); or completion of 12 or more credits (GPA 2.75).
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"The main reason I chose to attend LRSC is because it is close to home, so I did not have to travel any distance to obtain my degree. I was able to stay with my family throughout my entire education. The other reason that I chose LRSC is because it is a small, friendly campus and because I am an other than average student, the staff, facility and other students made me feel welcome and wanted. I would gladly recommend LRSC to friends, family and anyone else because of the great education that was able to receive.
Thanks to LRSC staff and facility (not to mention a lot of hard work and will power) I will begin a career in nursing at Mercy Hospital as one of the newest LPNs."
- Jennifer Gotter, 2004 graduate
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