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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.

We offer program options in Brookings, Rapid City, Sioux Falls and online.

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With online and campus options across South Dakota, you'll be sure to find the degree that fits your calling. Select your program to apply or learn about requirements, specializations and tracks.

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Bachelor of Science (BSN)

This program provides a strong academic and clinical background for entry into professional nursing, as well as opportunities for registered nurses to further their education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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Master of Science (MSN)

The MSN program prepares nurses for advanced practice in nursing administration or education.
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Postgraduate Certificates

Expand your knowledge and credentials with a postgraduate certificate.
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

The DNP program prepares advanced practice registered nurses to transform clinical practice as expert clinicians and leaders with a special focus on rural and underserved populations.
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The Doctor of Philosophy in nursing prepares scientists to assume roles as health care researchers, faculty and health care administrators with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention in underserved and rural populations.
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Refresher Courses

This self-study refresher course was developed to assist the inactive nurse in updating their knowledge and skills.

We offer a health science minor for both nursing and nonnursing students and an innovative health care leadership specialization for students pursuing their Bachelor of Science in health studies through the College of Education and Human Sciences.

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Specialization
Innovative Healthcare Leadership Specialization

Students pursuing their Bachelor of Science in health studies through the College of Education and Human Sciences can choose to specialize in innovative health care leadership through the College of Nursing.

Specialization Information
Health Science minor
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Minor
Health Science Minor

Expand your knowledge of health with a health science minor. Learn more about health and health care and become competent in health knowledge, application of public health principles and healthful environments. Available to nursing and nonnursing students.

Minor Information
CCNE Acredited
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accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and postgraduate advanced practice registered nurse certificate program at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

The faculty is going to expect your best self, and they're going to push you to bring that forward every minute of every day.
Alahna Gross , pursuing her third degree from SDState nursing
Fast Facts

As reported by the SDSU College of Nursing's Nursing Student Services Office in 2024/25.

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Over $468,500
2025 scholarship dollars awarded
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93.27%
2025 first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate
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100%
2025 advanced practice registered nurse pass rate
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Mar
25
SDSU Student Center Blood Drive
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., University Student Union
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Mar
25
SDSU Student Center Blood Drive
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., University Student Union
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Mar
26
SDSU Student Center Blood Drive
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., University Student Union
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Mar
26
SDSU Student Center Blood Drive
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., University Student Union
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Aug
28
Nursing Induction Ceremony 2026
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., University Student Union
Public Calendar Includes Faculty, Staff & Students Invite Only
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College of Nursing
Physical Address
1060 Campanile Ave.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
Wagner Hall 255, Box 2275
Brookings, SD 57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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