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College of Nursing

The College of Nursing provides a strong academic program, professors with firsthand knowledge and a realistic learning environment for future nurses. Its outstanding nursing programs are offered on three campuses in South Dakota.

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Degrees and Programs

High school seniors may have the option to make their future worry-free by applying for the direct admit program. Registered nurses who have an associate degree in nursing can take the fast track by applying for the RN to B.S.N. or RN to M.S.N.

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PRE-NURSING STUDENT ENROLLMENT

472

*As reported by SDSU College of Nursing, Nursing Student Services Office, 2023

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ENROLLMENT

619

*Students in the nursing major; As reported by SDSU College of Nursing, Nursing Student Services Office, 2023

GRADUATE STUDENT ENROLLMENT

133

*As reported by SDSU College of Nursing, Nursing Student Services Office, 2023

2022-2023 RECIPIENTS/SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT AWARDED

206/$837,285

*As reported by SDSU College of Nursing, Nursing Student Services Office, 2023

2023 NCLEX-RN PASS RATE FIRST-TIME TAKERS*

94.33%

*Students who tested in 2023. See NCLEX-RN pass rate for prior years; As reported by NCLEX® Program Report, 2023-2024.

2023 APRN PASS RATE

100%

*As reported by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, 2023-2024

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SDSU nursing ranked No. 1 in South Dakota, top of the region

South Dakota State University’s College of Nursing was named the best nursing school in South Dakota for 2024 by RNCareers.org, an independent resource managed by nurse educators, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.

Ovall named July’s Civil Service Employee of the Month

Shianne Ovall, program assistant II for the South Dakota State University College of Nursing, has been named SDSU Civil Service Employee of the Month for July.

SDSU announces ’24 Distinguished Alumni

From finance to food, six graduates who have risen to the top in their respective fields have been selected for the 2024 Class of Distinguished Alumni by the South Dakota State University Alumni Association.