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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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.
Meet with your Education Advisor who will help you map out all the steps for your education path.
Attend our live, online test prep sessions that will help you test out of college courses and earn credits in less time.
Take your exam at one of 1,900 testing centers and receive a passing score.
Transfer your credits to your accredited school of choice
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.
16 Weeks, Full Semester
5-10 Weeks
Full Application Required
Possible Waiting List
Start Immediatly
2-3 Lessons/Week, Weekdays
In Person, On Campus
Online, Instructor-Led
Projects, Papers, Homework
Specific Hour, No Reschedule
Flexible Schedule Window
Usually 3 College Credits
“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
Why use Achieve’s test prep process to help earn your South Dakota nursing degree?
Start your core nursing coursework up to one year faster by testing out of prerequisite courses.
Find test prep course availability days, nights, and weekends. Courses meet just once a week for 3 hours.
Spend ~$1,000 less per test prep course than you would on a traditional college course.
Answers to your questions
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.
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:
Call us at 1-888-900-8380 to learn more about in-person nursing career learning opportunities in South Dakota.
Discover a more flexible, less stressful way to fulfill your degree requirements.
