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Basically towards the end of your program you apply for licensure in whatever state you want. Then once you pass the NCLEX, that info is sent to the national database and submitted to your state specific licensure application (it doesn't matter what state you take the actual exam in). I don't know of any limitations as far as states go, it'd be worth your time to call/email you BON for clarification. But to my knowledge, you can basically transfer licensure to any state, as long as you pay the fees

Thats great to hear that the rotation gives quite a bit of variety, and also all the hands on experience in SD vs MN. Yea it looks like for a year its absolutely doable, especially looking at cost of living. A quick look at the area I was finding Studios and 1 bdr places for a heck of a lot cheaper than Oregon. I appreciate all of your input, you've definitely helped make it seem more approachable!

Thats awesome to hear - congratulations! I'm from Oregon, applying to a handful of programs across the country and applied to SDSU based on what I was reading about their reputation. I know it doesn't truly matter where you go for a program as long as you pass the NCLEX, but I would like to go somewhere where I will come out confident and ready to hit the ground running. I just got a conditional offer this morning, currently finishing a refresher from an expired A&P course and nutrition (I'm 30). The structure seems very fleshed out and balanced - did you have much say in your clinicals, in terms of rotation? And did you wind up staying in SD to work as an RN? Frankly, on paper, everything looks great. It's mostly convincing my wife to want to move to Aberdeen for a year LOL. Appreciate your insight

I applied to the Aberdeen program for January 2021 but did not see a rapid city option.

Did you wind up liking the program, if you attended?

I talked with an admissions counselor earlier in the week and it sounds like they are planning on having decisions out by the end of August, for the Spring 2021 cohort.