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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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Pre-Nursing Student Enrollment

472

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

Students in the Nursing Major

619

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.

2023 Scholarships Awarded

206 Students Received $837,285

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

First-time NLEX-RN Pass Rate 2023

94.33%

As reported by NCLEX® Program Report, 2023-2024.

APRN Pass Rate 2023

100%

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

College of Nursing Events

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Jan 17

Nursing Induction Ceremony

Sep 5

Nursing Induction Ceremony

College of Nursing News

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SDSU to offer new, future-focused healthcare systems engineering major effective fall 2025

South Dakota State University will offer a Bachelor of Science in healthcare systems engineering beginning fall 2025 following South Dakota Board of Regents approval on Dec. 12. Healthcare systems engineering is a unique, first-in-the-nation undergraduate degree, which will integrate engineering, computer science, data science and health sciences under one degree to prepare students for the emerging career fields.

Student leaders: Olivia Tagart

A senior nursing major, Olivia Tagart serves as the president for the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, an organization representing student-athletes from the 19 NCAA Division 1 athletic programs at SDSU. Tagart, a Denver native, is a member of SDSU women’s swimming and diving team and is in her fourth year of involvement with the Student-Athlete Advisory Council.

Krogh: Great things happening in College of Nursing

Fall is such a wonderful time of year. On campus, we experience the excitement of the students returning to school to continue their studies. The trees prepare for their winter slumber. Amid all of these changes, I ponder all of the ways I am grateful to serve as the Roberta K. Olson Endowed Dean for Nursing.