Western Dakota Technical College nursing
Rapid City, South Dakota · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 85.7% / 91.2% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 85.7%RN, associate degree NCLEX 91.2%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing | Rapid City | Full | 85.7% (2025, 56 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | Rapid City | Full | 91.2% (2025, 34 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 | 54 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 34 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Western Dakota Technical College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)”
wdt.edu
State board approval
“This program is approved by the South Dakota Board of Nursing .”
wdt.edu