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Explore Our Nursing Degrees

Bachelor's Degree Program
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Standard B.S.N.

The Standard Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) is our traditional, four-year degree. Once admitted, it is a standard five semester program. It is offered in Brookings, Rapid City or Sioux Falls.
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Accelerated B.S.N.

The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) is a 12 month option for students seeking a fast-track degree. It is offered in Rapid City or Sioux Falls.
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RN to B.S.N.

The RN to B.S.N. is for registered nurses who want to pursue their bachelor's degree. It is delivered online.
Master's Degree Program
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Nurse Administrator

The Nurse Administrator master's program prepares graduates to utilize concepts and theories from nursing management and health administration and to assume leadership positions in health care agencies. For registered nurses with an associate's degree in nursing, we offer an RN to M.S.N track.

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Nurse Educator

The Nurse Educator master's program prepares graduates to utilize theories of teaching and learning in a variety of settings with emphasis on nursing education. For registered nurses with an associate's degree in nursing, we offer an RN to M.S.N track.

Postgraduate Certificate Program
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate program prepares graduates to effectively care for patients with complex psychiatric and physical health needs. 
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Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

The Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificates prepares graduates to provide advanced nursing care to adult, older adult and elderly patients with acute, chronic and critical conditions. 
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
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Bachelor's to DNP

The DNP prepares advanced practice registered nurses to transform clinical practice as expert clinicians and leaders. We offer the following specializations: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Leader. 
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Post-Master's to DNP

The DNP prepares advanced practice registered nurses to transform clinical practice as expert clinicians and leaders. We offer a Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization. If you have a master's degree in nursing with a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse midwife and/or nurse anesthetist focus, we offer a three-year track. 
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
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Bachelor's to Ph.D.

The Bachelor's to Ph.D. is a 90-credit track for applicants with a bachelor's degree to get their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing. The program prepares scientists to assume roles as healthcare researchers, faculty and healthcare administrators with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention in underserved and rural populations. 
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Post-Master's to Ph.D.

The Post-Master's to Ph.D. is a 60-credit track for applicants with a master's degree to get their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing. The program prepares scientists to assume roles as healthcare researchers, faculty and healthcare administrators with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention in underserved and rural populations.