Professional Licensure Disclosure Statement
College of Nursing
Federal regulations require South Dakota State University to disclose whether its degree programs meet U.S. jurisdictions’ educational requirements for licensure (668.43(a)(5)(v) and 668.43(c)).
South Dakota State University also maintains this information for students and prospective students on its State Authorization webpages.
Nursing, B.S.N.
Professional Licensure Disclosure Statement: Assistance will be provided to candidates in contacting the licensing authority in the student’s state and understanding the requirements for licensure prior to enrollment in the South Dakota State University program. For questions, please contact Camilla Veire in Sioux Falls at 605-367-8400 or Sara Olson in Aberdeen or Rapid City at 605-626-2427.
States that SDSU has confirmed graduates may license in upon graduation:
*Follow the link to find out more information from that state’s Board of NursingArizona California Colorado Delaware Illinois Iowa Kansas Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming States that SDSU has not confirmed whether our graduates may license in after graduation:
*Follow the link to find out more information from that state’s Board of Nursing
Alabama Alaska Arkansas Connecticut Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Kentucky Maine Massachusetts Mississippi New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Dakota Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Virginia Students are encouraged to investigate multi-state licensure through the Nursing Licensure Compact.
Additional resources students may find helpful:
- Graduate Nursing, M.S. | Specializations: Nurse Educator; Clinical Nurse Leader; Nurse Administrator; Family Nurse Practitioner; Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Professional Licensure Disclosure Statement: SDSU’s graduate nursing programs are nationally accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
At this time SDSU cannot confirm this program or its courses meet requirements for professional licensure in states other than South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin. Review of other state licensure and approval requirements is on-going. Individuals taking courses in South Dakota while residing outside of South Dakota should contact their respective State’s Board of Nursing to identify any state specific requirements which may differ by state. The list of State Boards of Nursing can be found here (https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm).
Assistance will be provided to candidates in contacting the licensing authority in the student’s state and understanding the requirements for licensure prior to enrollment in the South Dakota State University program. Questions regarding this information can be sent to Camilla Veire at 605-367-8400.
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W * Due to Colorado’s Workers’ Compensation Act, SDSU students are unable to participate in unpaid internships, clinicals, field experiences, etc. in the state of Colorado.
- Graduate Nursing, D.N.P | Specializations: Family Nurse Practitioner; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Professional Licensure Disclosure Statement: After completing the program of study, graduates are eligible to complete certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
At this time SDSU cannot confirm this program or its courses meet requirements for professional licensure in states other than South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin. Review of other state licensure and approval requirements is on-going. Individuals taking courses in South Dakota while residing outside of South Dakota should contact their respective State’s Board of Nursing to identify any state specific requirements which may differ by state. The list of State Boards of Nursing can be found here (https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm).
Assistance will be provided to candidates in contacting the licensing authority in the student’s state and understanding the requirements for licensure prior to enrollment in the South Dakota State University program. Questions regarding this information can be sent to Camilla Veire at 605-367-8400.
- Graduate Nursing, D.N.P | Specializations: Post Masters D.N.P.
Professional Licensure Disclosure Statement:
At this time SDSU cannot confirm this program or its courses meet requirements for professional licensure in states other than South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin. Review of other state licensure and approval requirements is on-going. Individuals taking courses in South Dakota while residing outside of South Dakota should contact their respective State’s Board of Nursing to identify any state specific requirements which may differ by state. The list of State Boards of Nursing can be found here (https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm).
Assistance will be provided to candidates in contacting the licensing authority in the student’s state and understanding the requirements for licensure prior to enrollment in the South Dakota State University program. Questions regarding this information can be sent to Camilla Veire at 605-367-8400.
- Graduate Nursing, Ph.D.
Professional Licensure Disclosure Statement:
At this time SDSU cannot confirm this program or its courses meet requirements for professional licensure in states other than South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin. Review of other state licensure and approval requirements is on-going. Individuals taking courses in South Dakota while residing outside of South Dakota should contact their respective State’s Board of Nursing to identify any state specific requirements which may differ by state. The list of State Boards of Nursing can be found here (https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm).
Assistance will be provided to candidates in contacting the licensing authority in the student’s state and understanding the requirements for licensure prior to enrollment in the South Dakota State University program. Questions regarding this information can be sent to Camilla Veire at 605-367-8400.
- Graduate Nursing, Post Graduate Certificate | Specializations: Clinical Nurse Leader; Nurse Educator; Family Nurse Practitioner; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Professional Licensure Disclosure Statement: Upon completion, students may be eligible for certification from the Commission on Nurse Certification.
At this time SDSU cannot confirm this program or its courses meet requirements for professional licensure in states other than South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin. Review of other state licensure and approval requirements is on-going. Individuals taking courses in South Dakota while residing outside of South Dakota should contact their respective State’s Board of Nursing to identify any state specific requirements which may differ by state. The list of State Boards of Nursing can be found here (https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm).
Assistance will be provided to candidates in contacting the licensing authority in the student’s state and understanding the requirements for licensure prior to enrollment in the South Dakota State University program. Questions regarding this information can be sent to Camilla Veire at 605-367-8400.