Foreign Educated LPN/RN Applicants
Applicants by Examination
Applicants who were educated internationally, or who completed a non-English speaking nursing education program, must:
1. Complete a credential review through TruMerit (formerly CGFNS). Request TruMerit to send the following directly to the SDBON:
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Credentials Evaluation Service Professional Report (CES)
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If educated in a non-English speaking education program, successfully pass an English language proficiency exam
2. After Trumerit has submitted your reports to the Board of Nursing, create a Nurse Portal account to complete and submit an application for licensure as an internationally educated nurse by examination
3. Complete a criminal background check using the fingerprint cards provided by the SD Board of Nursing
Applicants by Endorsement
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Create a Nurse Portal account to complete and submit an application for licensure as an internationally educated nurse by endorsement from another state
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Complete a criminal background check using the fingerprint cards provided by the SD Board of Nursing