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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.


Explore Our Programs

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.


Additional Options

We offer a health science minor for both nursing and nonnursing students and an innovative healthcare 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 healthcare leadership through the College of Nursing.

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 healthcare and become competent in health knowledge, application of public health principles and healthful environments. Available to nursing and nonnursing students.

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 South Dakota State University 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.
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Fast Facts

As reported by the SDSU College of Nursing's Nursing Student Services Office in 2025.

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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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Meet Our People

We are here to help! Meet the members of the College of Nursing.

College of Nursing Events
Sep
18
Nursing Career Fair - Parking
7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., University Student Union
Sep
18
SDSU Nursing Career Fair 2026
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., University Student Union
Sep
18
Nursing Career Fair - Interview Room
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., University Student Union
Dec
11
Nursing Pinning and Hooding Ceremony
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., University Student Union
Jan
22
Nursing Induction Ceremony - Parking
3:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., University Student Union
Public Calendar Includes Faculty, Staff & Students Invite Only
Contact Us
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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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