LPN to RN Bridge programs in South Dakota

Discover a more flexible way to fulfill your requirements toward your LPN to RN, BSN, or advanced nursing degree in South Dakota.

Accelerate your progress toward your South Dakota nursing degree with credit by exam

We help South Dakota nurses test out of college courses and earn transferable college credit to save time, minimize stress, and live life while pursuing South Dakota LPN to RN programs online, LPN to BSN programs, Medical Assistant to RN programs, paramedic to RN programs, or other advanced nursing degree programs in South Dakota.

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HOW IT WORKS

Achieve Test Prep’s LPN to RN Bridge Pathway in South Dakota

Going to college can feel overwhelming – especially if you’re balancing school with work and family. At Achieve, we’ve got your back with services that help minimize the stress while you work toward your goals.

01
PLAN

Meet with your Education Advisor who will help you map out all the steps for your education path.

02
PREP

Attend our live, online test prep sessions that will help you test out of college courses and earn credits in less time.

03
PASS

Take your exam at one of 1,900 testing centers and receive a passing score.

04
TRANSFER

Transfer your credits to your accredited school of choice

05
PROGRESS

Prep for entrance and licensure exams, get tutoring support on your core nursing courses, and find job placement guidance so you can make progress toward your RN career goals.

How we compare

Our online test prep courses prepare you to test out of your general education college courses via College-Level Examination Program (CLEP®) exams. You can earn the same credits in less time by preparing for and passing one CLEP exam so you can get ahead in your South Dakota nursing career faster.

Traditional Course
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Achieve Course
DURATION OF COURSE

16 Weeks, Full Semester

DURATION OF COURSE
DURATION OF COURSE

5-10 Weeks

APPLICATION PROCESS

Full Application Required

APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLICATION PROCESS
No Application Process
COURSE START DATE

Possible Waiting List

COURSE START DATE
COURSE START DATE

Start Immediatly

COURSE SCHEDULE

2-3 Lessons/Week, Weekdays

COURSE SCHEDULE
COURSE SCHEDULE
1 Lesson/Week, Weekends
CLASS FORMAT

In Person, On Campus

CLASS FORMAT
CLASS FORMAT

Online, Instructor-Led

COURSE WORKLOAD

Projects, Papers, Homework

COURSE WORKLOAD
COURSE WORKLOAD
Prep to Pass 1 Exam
PROFICIENCY EXAM

Specific Hour, No Reschedule

PROFICIENCY EXAM
PROFICIENCY EXAM

Flexible Schedule Window

CREDIT AWARDED

Usually 3 College Credits

CREDIT AWARDED
CREDIT AWARDED
3 Transferable Credits
Achieve Test Prep Reviews

“Before I started with Achieve, one thing that made college challenging for me was trying to balance both school and work. I chose Achieve Test Prep because it gave me the ability to balance life, school and work. For anyone who is considering Achieve, I would say try it out. If you want to save money and time and also find a way to balance life, school and work, I would definitely consider doing Achieve.”

Lesieli

LPN to RN Bridge Program

Program Benefits

Why use Achieve’s test prep process to help earn your South Dakota nursing degree?

Go faster.

Start your core nursing coursework up to one year faster by testing out of prerequisite courses.

Choose your schedule.

Find test prep course availability days, nights, and weekends. Courses meet just once a week for 3 hours.

Save money.

Spend ~$1,000 less per test prep course than you would on a traditional college course.

Answers to your questions

Why become an RN in South Dakota?

Registered nurses are in high demand in South Dakota, and the state expects a nursing shortage of 1,920 RNs by 2032. The outlook for RN jobs in South Dakota is very strong, with the average RN salary in South Dakota being $81,374 per year.

Is there a South Dakota LPN to RN Bridge program near me?

The great news about choosing to work with Achieve is that you can begin an LPN to RN Bridge program online from wherever you are. We break down the barriers to education to help adults work toward the degree they need in flexible, online courses. You will attend a live, online class once each week and study on your own time. Despite being online and being able to study on your own, you will have our full support throughout every step of your program.

Online RN Bridge Programs Available: 

LPN to RN

LPN to BSN

Paramedic to RN

CNA to RN

And others

Call us at 1-888-900-8380 to learn more about in-person nursing career learning opportunities in South Dakota.

Take the next step in your South Dakota nursing career

Discover a more flexible, less stressful way to fulfill your degree requirements.

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Take the first step

Find out how you can earn credits faster in online courses supported by live instructors. With Achieve, you can start the journey to your college degree from the comfort of home as it fits your schedule. Fill out the form to see if our programs are a good fit. Learn the details of how our programs work and how we plan to support you from your initial call through earning your degree.

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