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Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Details

The online Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed for students living in South Dakota. Theory courses are completed online, with some having a set time to meet and others being completed on the student's own time. Clinical courses are completed on campus at one of the College of Nursing sites in Brookings, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, or at a participating clinical site in South Dakota.

Program Overview

• The estimated time for completion of the program is 21 months, including summer courses.
• Students are encouraged to consider available clinical partnerships in their area.
• The program has a first-time pass rate of 93.27% on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.

Curriculum

The plan of study is for students in the specified catalog requirements. Courses in bold must be completed or in progress at the time of application to the nursing program.

Prerequisite Courses

• NURS 119 First-Year Seminar (two credits)
• BIOL 221/L Human Anatomy and Lab (four credits)
• BIOL 325/L Physiology and Lab (four credits)
• HDFS 210 Lifespan Development (three credits)
• NUTR 315 Human Nutrition (three credits)
• PSYC 101 General Psychology (three credits)

System General Education Requirements (SGRs)

• SGR 1: Written Communication (three credits)
• SGR 2: Oral Communication (three credits)
• SGR 3: SOC 100, 150, 240 Introduction to Sociology, Social Problem or Rural Sociology or ANTH 210 Cultural Anthropology (three credits)
• SGR 5: Mathematics (Math 103 or higher) (three credits)
• SGR 6: CHEM 106/106L Chemistry Survey and Lab or CHEM 108/108L Organic and Biochemistry and Lab or CHEM 112/112L General Chemistry I and Lab or CHEM 114/114L General Chemistry II and Lab (four credits)
• SGR 6: MICR 231/L General Microbiology and Lab (four credits)

Recommended Elective Course

• NURS 201 Medical Terminology (optional/elective one credit)

Nursing Major Requirements

Semester 1

• NURS 228 Assessment of Individuals and Populations Across the Lifespan (four credits)
• NURS 246 Professional and Population Health Nursing I (two credits)
• NURS 323 Introduction to Pathophysiology (three credits)
• NURS 225 Clinical Application I (three credits)

Semester 2

• NURS 338 Client-Centered Care I (four credits)
• NURS 346 Professional and Population Health Nursing II (two credits)
• NURS 353 Clinical Judgment I (two credits)
• NURS 351 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice I (two credits)
• NURS 365 Clinical Application II (three credits)

Semester 3

• NURS 348 Client-Centered Care II (four credits)
• NURS 373 Clinical Judgment II (two credits)
• NURS 361 Research, Quality and Safety in Nursing (three credits)
• NURS 375 Clinical Application III (four credits)

Semester 4

• NURS 448 Client-Centered Care III (four credits)
• NURS 446 Professional and Population Health Nursing III (two credits)
• NURS 453 Clinical Judgment III (two credits)
• NURS 451 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice II (one credit)
• NURS 425 Clinical Application IV (four credits)

Semester 5

• NURS 482 Transition to Professional Nursing (three credits)
• NURS 473 Clinical Judgment IV (two credits)
• NURS 495 Capstone (COM) (four credits)

Additional Requirements for Graduation

• SGR 1: Written Communication (three credits)
• SGR 3: Social Sciences; must meet civics requirements (three credits)
• SGR 4: Arts and Humanities (six credits)
• Elective Credits (credits as needed to reach 120 total)

Student Learning Outcomes

As a graduate of the program, students will have the knowledge to:

1. Integrate knowledge, skills, and values from liberal education into the nursing discipline.
2. Integrate nurse-led initiatives and leadership to improve the quality and safety of healthcare.
3. Incorporate evidence-based practice in complex healthcare systems to enhance quality of care and safety.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in informatics and healthcare technologies to support the healthcare process and improve outcomes.
5. Interpret and evaluate implications of health policy and system-based practice in nursing.
6. Integrate effective interprofessional communication and collaborative team-based partnerships into professional nursing practice.
7. Improve population health outcomes through healthcare management across the lifespan.
8. Integrate behaviors that reflect nursing values, ethics, and professional standards into practice.
9. Provide compassionate, person-centered care.

Clinical Experience

Students will complete a blend of traditional and precepted clinical experiences primarily in their home communities (contingent on available partnerships).

Cost of Attendance

• Price per credit: $451
• Estimated total: $27,060
• Additional costs will be incurred throughout the BSN program, including but not limited to academic resources, ATI, and compliance-related items.

Financial Aid

The university is committed to helping students find resources available to help pay for college.

Application and Admission

Admission Criteria

• A cumulative GPA of 2.700.
• A grade of C or higher in all completed courses required for graduation.
• The following courses must be completed or in progress at the time of application to the program:
  • College of Nursing Prerequisite Requirements
    • NURS 119 Seminar
    • PSYC 101 General Psychology
    • NUTR 315 Human Nutrition
    • BIOL 221/221L Anatomy and Lab
    • BIOL 325/325L Physiology and Lab
    • HDFS 210 Lifespan Development
  • System General Education Requirements (SGRs)
    • SGR 1 Written Communication: any eligible course
    • SGR 2 Oral Communication: any eligible course
    • SGR 3 Social Sciences: ANTH 210 Cultural Anthropology or SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology or SOC 150 Social Problems or SOC 240 The Sociology of Rural America
    • SGR 5 Mathematics: MATH 103 or higher course
    • SGR 6 CHEM 106/106L Chemistry Survey and Lab or CHEM 108/108L Organic and Biochemistry and Lab or CHEM 112/112L General Chemistry I and Lab or CHEM 114/114L General Chemistry II and Lab
    • SGR 6 MICR 231/231L General Microbiology and lab

Non-Native Speakers of English

• The College of Nursing requires all students who meet the definition of English as a Second Language to complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language, International English Language Testing System, or Duolingo exam.
• The minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language score required for admission to the professional program is 79 (iBT), with a minimum speaking score of 26.
• The required International English Language Testing System band score for admission to the professional program is 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each module.
• The minimum Duolingo score required is 110.

Background Checks

All students must submit federal and supplemental criminal background checks.

Transferring from Another Nursing Program

Transfer students must also apply for admission to the university, as well as to the College of Nursing.

Technical Standards

Those seeking admission must meet the College of Nursing Technical Standards.

Dates and Deadlines

• Application opens: First week in February
• Priority deadline: August 25
• Final deadline: Rolling admission on a space-available basis through October 25
• Program start: January

Application Requirements

• Submit an application to the university.
• Complete the application for admission to the nursing program through NursingCAS.
• Complete your interview assessment through Kira Talent.
• Submit Test of English as a Foreign Language, International English Language Testing System, or Duolingo score report with NursingCAS Application (non-native speakers of English).

Requirements After Admission

Once admitted, the student must purchase a laptop computer that meets the computer requirement and complete compliance requirements.

Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check
• 10-panel drug screen
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification
• Health insurance
• Online training
• Required SDSU College of Nursing forms
• Additional compliance requirements/immunizations:
  • Tuberculin (TB) testing
  • Hepatitis B
  • MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
  • Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis)
  • Influenza
  • COVID-19 (optional)