Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing (AAS - RN)

Academic Overview & Description

ACEN-accredited pre-licensure nursing cohort featuring high-fidelity simulation hospital wings and clinical rotations at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Build Dakota Nursing Scholarship: 100% full-ride tuition, fees, books, and scrub allowance in exchange for in-state service

Tuition Rate

$5,600/year (100% covered by Build Dakota for qualifying recipients)

Application Fee

$25

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

2.5+ prerequisite college GPA (anatomy, physiology, chemistry)

English Language

IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 61

Standardized Exam

ATI TEAS test score 60%+

Application Materials

Official transcripts, criminal background check, CPR certification

Letters of Recommendation

Two professional references

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Western Dakota Technical College's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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