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Now there are TWO nursing education programs in Huron!

Want to become an LPN or an RN? CNAs and LPNs can further their nursing education close to home in Huron, S.D., through a partnership between Southeast Technical College and Huron Regional Medical Center. Most classes are held at the Huron Community Campus with a few classes held online.

LPN to RN Fall program begins in August
LPN Spring program begins in January
Offers a close-to-home option to earn your degree in as little as one year (LPN to RN) or 18 months (LPN)

To be eligible for the LPN program, you must have:

A completed entrance test
Six required classes
(Student seminar, English, College Math, General Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, CNA)

To be eligible for the LPN-RN program, you must have:

A current LPN license
At least 750 hours of credible work experience
A completed entrance test
Four required classes
(Microbiology, Chemistry, Human Physiology, Sociology or Marriage and Family Sociology)

GET STARTED
Contact Admissions for more information.
605-367-6040 | admissions@southeasttech.edu
southeasttech.edu/huron-nursing

Huron Community Campus (through Northern State University)

Offers both LPN and LPN to RN prerequisite courses
$40 per credit hour

For more information, contact Doug Pietz at dpietz@huronsd.com or call him at (605)353-8518.

HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America

HOSA, Health Occupation Students of America, has reestablished the Huron community chapter consisting of high school students from Huron High School and James Valley Christian High School. The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science education students, therefore, helping the student meet the needs of the health care community. HOSA allows students to grow their knowledge base in the many health care roles essential to support the ongoing shortage of workers at the local, state and national levels.

Chapter advisors are Rita Baszler-Lanners, RN, BSN, NCSN, School Nurse and CTE Educator, Teresa Haatvedt, RN, HRMC Healthcare Career Development Specialist and Rebekah Storm, DNP at HRMC Physicians Clinic, Huron. Other local HOSA high school chapters include Iroquois and Wolsey-Wessington.

Local high school students interested in wide variety of health care fields are encouraged to reach out to Teresa Haatvedt, thaatvedt@huronregional.org or (605) 353-6589 or Rebekah Storm, rstorm@huronregional.org.

Huron students can also contact Mrs. Fuchs and Mrs. Carda (teachers at HHS) or Rita Baszler, RN, School Nurse. James Valley students can contact Tom Brantner, JVCHS counselor.

Other Health Care Educational Opportunities

HRMC works with several educational institutions to provide clinical experiences in the hospital and our clinics. If you are interested in pursuing a career in nursing, there are several other programs you can pursue and be eligible for HRMC scholarships and on-site clinicals:

Southeast Technical College

Southeast Technical College's MA program can be based at Huron Community Campus
Courses can be completed in one calendar year
100% job placement rate
Medical assistants are administrative and clinical
To learn more, visit SETCs MA information page

Mitchell Technical College

Mitchell Tech's LPN program has a 100% job placement rate
Courses can be completed in one calendar year
Students attend classes, skills labs, and clinical simulations on campus
To learn more, visit MTC's LPN information page

Dakota Wesleyan

Offers Bachelor of Science in both 4-year track and path for current LPNs
Based both in Mitchell, SD and in Sioux Falls, SD
Prides themselves on realistic clinical experiences
To learn more, visit DWU's nursing information page

Lake Area Technical College

Offers three options: full-time on-campus option, full-time online option, and part-time online option
Full-time options take 11 months to complete, part-time option is 22 month committment
After completing practical nursing program, can obtain LPN license or work towards RN degree
To learn more, visit LATC's nursing program information page.

South Dakota State University

Offers a traditional pre-nursing path as well as a multitude of other options
Has benefits of being a large university
Reports 100% job placement rate within three months
To learn more, visit SDSU's nursing information page

EARN while you LEARN!

HRMC is hiring and granting scholarships for LPNs and RNs committed to working at HRMC. View scholarship information, or learn more about career growth opportunities and scholarship availability at 605-353-6589 or thaatvedt@huronregional.org.

Meet Our Healthcare Career Development Specialist

Teresa Haatvedt

thaatvedt@huronregional.org

(605) 353-6589

Teresa is here to help you navigate any questions or concerns you may have while planning your nursing journey. She offers one-on-one appointments, and can be contacted by email or phone. Let her help you figure out the best path for you!

Want to find out if a career in health care is for you, but not sure where to start? Take our recommended career assessment by using the button below! If you have questions or concerns, please contact Teresa.