Refresher Course

Provides a nurse, who does not meet South Dakota's practice requirement, a way to meet the requirement to successfully renew, reactivate, or reinstate a South Dakota nursing license or for a nurse from another state to endorse into South Dakota. 

These are formal programs that offer independent study courses. Students can complete the work at their own pace and according to the program's requirements.

Approved RN Refresher Program:

South Dakota State University (SDSU) College of Nursing

Minnesota State Community & Technical College

Approved LPN Refresher Program:

 South Dakota State University (SDSU) College of Nursing

Contact the refresher program to discuss clinical placement options that are approved for use by the refresher program.
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