LPN License by Equivalency
South Dakota law allows nurses to license as an LPN by equivalency of education. Not all states recognize equivalency of education as a basis for licensure as an LPN. A nurse issued an LPN license by equivalency from South Dakota may not be able to endorse the license into other states.
Eligibility
Only applicants who meet one of the following conditions will be considered for LPN licensure by equivalency:
- RN Graduate or RN Partial Program Completion Applicant: An individual who completed an RN education program but did not pass the NCLEX-RN exam after at least two attempts. Or an RN student who completed a partial RN education program and is not currently enrolled and cannot re-enroll because of failure to progress in the RN program.
- Military Applicant: An individual who completed Air Force BMTCP 4NO51 – Skill Level 5 or above.
- No other military education will be accepted.
- An individual who completed an Associate of Applied Science Practical Nursing Technology program from the Community College of the Air Force (Air University) may apply on the LPN Examination or Endorsement Application.
Application
Create a Nurse Portal account to access the LPN by Equivalency application for licensure by examination (NCLEX).After passing the NCLEX-PN exam you will receive a single-state South Dakota LPN license that is valid for practice only in South Dakota.
Steps to Set up a Nurse Portal Account
Most states do not license LPNs by equivalency and therefore may not endorse an LPN license by equivalency into their state.