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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. Its outstanding nursing programs are offered on four campuses in South Dakota.

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High school seniors may have the option to make their future worry-free by applying for the direct admit program. Registered nurses who have an associate degree in nursing can take the fast track by applying for the RN to B.S.N. or RN to M.S.N.

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PRE-NURSING STUDENT ENROLLMENT

472

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

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ENROLLMENT

619

*Students in the nursing major; 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

2022-2023 RECIPIENTS/SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT AWARDED

206/$837,285

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

2023 NCLEX-RN PASS RATE FIRST-TIME TAKERS*

94.33%

*Students who tested in 2023. See NCLEX-RN pass rate for prior years; As reported by NCLEX® Program Report, 2023-2024.

2023 APRN PASS RATE

100%

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

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SDSU to honor seven professional staff members

Seven members of the professional staff at South Dakota State University will be honored for their quality work at the upcoming SDSU Professional Staff Advisory Council annual meeting.
Natvig sisters outside DePuty Military Hall

Natvig sisters / Trio committed to serving country through Army ROTC

Following a family history of answering the call to serve, Catie Natvig will be commissioned into the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant Friday, May 3. The South Dakota State University senior was preceded in the ROTC program by her grandfather, Virgil Natvig, and her father, David Natvig. There are two more Natvigs in the wings. Sisters Carlee and Kimber Natvig are slated to commission and earn their bachelor’s degrees in 2025 and 2027, respectively.

SDSU’s Population Health Evaluation Center honored as ‘Partner in Health’

The Population Health Evaluation Center at South Dakota State University has been recognized by the South Dakota Department of Health as its 2023 outstanding Partner in Health.