Nursing Applications open December 1, 2022! Apply Here
Program Description
The Nursing program provides the knowledge and skills students will need to enter a challenging career in nursing. Upon acceptance into the program, students will receive classroom study and supervised experience in caring for patients in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals, acute care centers, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, and clinics.
As a partner in the Dakota Nursing Program, Lake Region State College offers education for multiple steps on the nursing career ladder:
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Paramedic to Nurse program
- Practical Nurse (LPN) program (11-month curriculum)
- Associate Degree Nurse (RN) program (9-month curriculum)
- Graduates are prepared to sit for national licensure exams and, with passing scores, qualify for employment as CNAs, LPNs, or RNs.
Offered in Devils Lake, Mayville, and Grand Forks
Complete the Admissions Checklist before you apply for the Nursing program, including the Application for Admission to LRSC.
Lake Region State College is a member of the Dakota Nursing Program (DNP). DNP is a 1 + 1, Practical Nurse to Associate Degree Nurse Program.
Practical Nurse
Program Requirements
- English Proficiency Policy
- TEAS FAQs 2021-2022 (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
Application Requirements. Carefully read the Application Prerequisites and Checklist above before you complete the application below.
Application Prerequisites and Checklist for Practical Nursing Certificate
The nursing application can be found here.
Associate Degree Nurse
Program Requirements
Application Requirements. Carefully read the Application Prerequisites and Checklist above before you complete the application below.
- EXTERNAL: Associate Degree RN-Advance Standing Student Application Prerequisites and Checklist
- INTERNAL: Associate Degree RN-Internal PN and Paramedic to Nurse Students Application Prerequisites & Checklist
The nursing applications can be found here.
Get started early
Students pursuing nursing degrees often complete several required academic courses while waiting to start the program. This early start allows students to concentrate on nursing skills courses once accepted into the nursing program. Early start courses include:
- ENGL 110: College Composition I
- PSYC 111: Introduction to Psychology
- PSYC 250: Developmental Psychology
- PHRM 215: Introduction to Pharmacology
- BIOL 220 & 221: Anatomy and Physiology I & II
- ENGL 120, ENGL 125 or COMM 110 (Associate Degree ONLY)
- BIOL 202: Microbiology (Associate Degree ONLY)
- Submit a copy of the CPR Certification Card to register
Practical Nurse Certificate (LPN)
The Practical Nurse program at LRSC provides the knowledge and skills you need to enter a challenging career in nursing. Upon acceptance into the program, you will receive classroom study and supervised experience in caring for patients in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals, acute care centers, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, and clinics. During the eleven-month certificate program, you will be taught practical nursing skills under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with the earliest receiving priority consideration. Please review the LPN prerequisites.
North Dakota requires that graduates of state-approved practical nurse programs pass a licensing exam before they may practice as Licensed Practical Nurses. Graduates of LRSC's Practical Nurse program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN®).
Graduates who meet continuation criteria may continue their studies in the Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) program at Lake Region State College, or transfer many of their credits to baccalaureate programs at other higher education institutions.
| PN 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) applicants, 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 | 3 |
| NURS 121 | Practical Nursing I | 3 |
| 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
Paramedic to Nurse Program
The Paramedic to Nurse Program gives experienced paramedics an opportunity to transition their career to nursing through specialized bridge courses. Students must have 2 years of experience as a paramedic and complete the nursing program prerequisites to be accepted into the program. Completion of the bridge program and required general education courses, with a C or better, will make the student eligible to move into the Associate Degree program and gain a Registered Nursing License in the state of North Dakota.
Paramedic to Nurse Application
| Paramedic to Nurse Prerequisites | ||
| Two (2) years experience as a paramedic | ||
| General Education Courses | ||
| BIOL 220 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 221 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| PHRM 215 | Introduction to Pharmacology* | 3 |
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 250 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Bridge Courses | ||
| NURS 201 | Nursing Concepts Transition I from the Paramedic | 3 |
| NURS 202 | Nursing Concepts Transition II from the Paramedic | 3 |
| NURS 203 | Nursing Practice Transitions from the Paramedic** | 3 |
*must be completed within 7 years of acceptance into the nursing program
**ration of credit hours to clinical hours is 1:3
Associate Degree Nurse (RN)
The Associate Degree Nurse Program welcomes applications from Licensed Practical Nurses. The process differs slightly for individuals currently enrolled in the Practical Nurse Program and external applicants. The Admission Committee reviews all completed applications; incomplete applications are not reviewed. Applicants will be notified in writing of their acceptance status.
The Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) curriculum will provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills you need to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN). Classroom instruction and clinical practice will include adult health nursing, maternal child nursing, community health, and psychosocial nursing. Students will then be prepared to deliver safe nursing care to individuals and families across their lifespans in a variety of settings.
North Dakota requires nurses to pass a licensing exam after completing a state-approved nursing program. Graduates of the Associate Degree Nurse program are required to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) before they may practice as Registered Nurses. ATI Comp Predictor verified by test scores.
| ADN Prerequisites | ||
| CPR certification for healthcare provider | ||
| Comprehensive Predictor needs to come in at 92% | ||
| LPN Certificate or 2 years experience as a paramedic | ||
| All of the general education courses or nationally registered paramedic with all the general education credits and the nine (9) credits from the following courses: NURS 201, 202 & 203 | ||
| Courses | ||
| BIOL 202 | Microbiology | 4 |
| ENGL 120, ENGL 125, or COMM 110 | 3 | |
| NURS 224 | Professional Development | 2 |
| NURS 225 | Alterations in Health I | 3 |
| NURS 226 | Maternal Child Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 227 | Clinical Application I** | 4 |
| NURS 228 | Alterations 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 program prerequisites, go to DakotaNursing.org.
For CPR Certification contact TrainND at 701-662-1578.
Dakota Nursing Program at Lake Region State College does not accept ASSET.
General Disclaimer Statement: The LRSC Nursing program is designed to provide:
- One-year Practical Nurse certificate
- Two-year associate degree in Nursing (ADN).
These tracks allow an individual to become licensed in the state of North Dakota. Other states may have different requirements for gaining licensure. Please be aware that our curriculum/degree may or may not meet licensure requirements in other states. If you intend to complete an LPN certificate or ADN degree and vacate our state for employment, please check the following website for Nursing licensure requirements. https://www.ncsbn.org/licensure.htm
Faculty
Karen Clementich, Professor
Chair, Nursing Department
Karen.Clementich@lrsc.edu
Tracy Bina, Instructor
Tracy.Bina@lrsc.edu
Kim Brown, Associate Professor
Kimberly.Brown@lrsc.edu
Rachel Dauksavage, Instructor
Rachel.Dauksavage@lrsc.edu
Melissa Moser, Associate Professor
Melissa.Moser@lrsc.edu
Amber Solheim, Instructor
Amber.Solheim@lrsc.edu
Megan Sylling, Instructor
Megan.Sylling@lrsc.edu
Ashlie Varilek, Instructor
Ashlie.Varilek@lrsc.edu
Lauree Wangler, Instructor
Loretta.Wangler@lrsc.edu
Cheri Weisz, Associate Professor
Cheri.Weisz@lrsc.edu