BOMLake Area Technical College nursing
Watertown, South Dakota · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 97.7% / 85% · ACEN accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing | Watertown | Full | 97.7% (2025, 87 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | Watertown | Full | 85% (2025, 40 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 89 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 47 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 5 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Lake Area Technical College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)”
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State board approval
“South Dakota Board of Nursing Approval – Initial approval established 2/8/18.”
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NCLEX
“The Practical Nursing program is accredited by ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) and consistently achieves NCLEX-PN pass rates above 95% for first-time test takers, demonstrating strong student outcomes and program quality.”
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Simulation
“Lake Area Technical College Earns Provisional Accreditation for Nursing Simulation Center - Lake Area Technical College”
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Clinical placements
“The following immunizations are not LATC requirements but are required by LATC clinical partners.”
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Admission
“Because of the pace and expectations of nursing coursework, students are encouraged to complete key prerequisite courses in advance, including anatomy, composition, math, medical terminology, and psychology.”
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