Graduate into a higher tax bracket. 

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed to provide the specialized knowledge and skills needed to meet the increasingly complex demands of the nursing profession. The learning experience provides a rich and unique environment: Faculty members are registered nurse educators offering academic expertise and real-world experience from a variety of clinical areas; Simulation classrooms with state-of-the-art equipment; and Interactive learning modules. USD's long-standing relationships with numerous clinical agencies ensure ample opportunities for excellent clinical educational experiences.

 

B.S. Nursing (Standard) - the standard option leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing.  The program offers a combination of lecture and hands-on experiences that teach students to practice nursing with expertise, professionalism, and a passion for helping others.  Pre-nursing students apply to the nursing major in September when all pre-requisites are completed or in progress.  The Sioux Falls standard option nursing program begins each January and is completed in five consecutive semesters, which includes two summers.

 

Ph.D. Nursing prepares nurse 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.