Northern to launch bachelor’s in nursing program; SDSU’s accelerated nursing program to continue through 2026
After providing nursing workforce for the Aberdeen community for more than a decade, South Dakota State University will discontinue its accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Aberdeen in December 2026, as Northern State University begins graduating students from its recently approved bachelor’s of nursing program.
SDSU team set to lead NIH AIM-AHEAD project
South Dakota State University has been selected to lead a research project that will analyze the racial and geographic disparities in mortality with end-stage renal (kidney) disease with a focus on Native American and Hispanic populations in South Dakota.
SDSU nursing student awarded Sanford military scholarship
Ellise Otheim, a first-year nursing student at South Dakota State University, is the recipient of a $5,000 Sanford Health Military and Veteran Scholarship. Otheim, a sophomore from Hartford, was surprised with a scholarship announcement during her Professional Nursing Concepts class on Nov. 13, as representatives from Sanford and SDSU stormed the Wagner Hall classroom with balloons and a giant check.
SDSU nursing faculty honored by peers
Two current and one retired member of the College of Nursing faculty at South Dakota State University have been honored by their peers. The service of Lori Hendrickx, Tom Stenvig and Marge Hegge was recognized by the South Dakota Nurses Association at its 2023 convention in Huron Oct. 1-2.
SDSU cited for having best online nursing program in South Dakota
South Dakota State University’s online nursing program ranks first in the state and 45th nationally, according to EduMed. Since 2019, EduMed has released annual rankings that highlight that year’s top programs based on a combination of factors like affordability, accessibility and commitment to student success.
SDSU nursing students teach kids healthy summer habits at zoo
A group of 37 South Dakota State University nursing students promoted healthy summer habits by holding a health fair at the Great Plains Zoo on June 16. The event, which offered the zoo’s youngest visitors lessons in water safety, sun protection and physical activity, served as pediatric clinical experience for the SDSU students.
SDSU faculty recognized for excellence
The annual South Dakota State University Celebration of Faculty Excellence recognized 25 faculty members, researchers and scientists Tuesday. The event honors faculty members in the university's colleges for outstanding research, teaching and service.