Nursing (LPN Track) Apply
How to Apply to the LPN Nursing Program
Application Windows
Fall 2027 - Full-Time Day
Closed
Application Period is February 1 - June 1, 2027
Fall 2027 - Part-Time Evening
Closed
Application Period is February 1 - June 1, 2027
Important: Applying to the LPN Program is a two-step process. You must first be admitted to Riverland Community College, then submit a separate application to the nursing program itself.
Step 1 of 2
Apply to Riverland
Before you can apply to the nursing program, you must be admitted to Riverland. If you haven't applied yet, start here.
Step 2 of 2
Apply to the LPN Nursing Program
Once you're admitted to Riverland, you can apply directly to the LPN Program. Applications are tied to specific cohort start dates. See current openings below.
Get Ready While You Wait
Applications are currently closed, but you can use this time to complete the required steps so you're ready to apply as soon as the window opens.
1. Complete the Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT)
- You must take this test in person at a Riverland campus and score 70% or higher. Learn more about the HSRT.
- HSRT online version is not accepted. Only two HSRT attempts per application cycle are allowed; the highest score of these two attempts will be used. If a student re-applies in another application cycle, the HSRT must be-retaken within the new application cycle.
2. Be active on the CNA registry
Important: You must be listed on the CNA registry, from any state, before the program begins. This takes time to complete, so start this process early. Documentation must be submitted with your application.
3. Complete all prerequisites with a grade of C or higher:
- ENGL 1101 - Composition I
- BIOL 1030 - Human Biology
- PSYC 1240 - Developmental Psychology
- One-credit elective
Questions about prerequisites or the application process? Contact the Admissions Department.
For questions about the application process, contact the Admissions Department at admissions@riverland.edu or call (507) 433-0600.
