Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Linda M. Herrick, Associate Dean Undergraduate Nursing
College of Nursing
Box 2275, SWG 363
605-688-6153
www.sdstate.edu/nurs

Faculty

Professor Herrick, Associate Dean, Professors Craig, Foland, Hendrickx, Hulme, Mylant; Associate Professors Carson, Hobbs, Elverson, Lammers, Stenvig, Tschetter, Voss, Wey; Assistant Professors Arends, Banik, J. Bassett, Britson, Burdette, N. Gibson, Isaacson, Marckstadt, Mennenga, Peterson-Lund; Lecturers S. Bassett, Birch, Huber, Vockrodt, Winterboer; Instructors Atteberry-Gustafson, Brown, Bruner-Halverson, Buttolph, Cissell, Conlee, Cross, Dangel, Emery, Foerster, Hanson, M. B. Johnson, Kim, Klawiter, Lamb, Logan, Mollman, Monson, Mordhorst, Ness, Parsons, Pasquariello, Pelzel, Plemmons, Pravecek, Raether, Schievelbein, Tilton, Van Ruler.

Overview

The department of Undergraduate Nursing curriculum prepares students for professional practice in a variety of acute care, community, and other settings. This education provides the foundation for the development of professional knowledge, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, leadership skills and pursuit of high standards in health care to influence quality health outcomes.

Student Learning Outcomes

The department of Undergraduate Nursing seeks to prepare nurses to:

• Integrate theories and concepts from liberal education into nursing practice.
• Integrate effective leadership skills to improve the quality of health care.
• Incorporate evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrate proficiency in patient care technologies and informatics.
• Evaluate the implications of health policy and health care delivery systems on the professional nursing practice environment.
• Integrate effective interprofessional communication and collaboration into professional nursing practice.
• Improve population health through health promotion and disease prevention. 
• Integrate behaviors that reflect nursing values and professional standards into practice.
• Provide patient-centered, quality care.

Programs

Majors
Nursing (B.S.)  
Nursing (B.S.) - Accelerated Program  
Nursing (B.S.) - RN Upward Mobility  
Minors
Health Science Minor  

Accreditation and Approvals

The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at South Dakota State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation).

The undergraduate nursing program at SDSU is approved by the South Dakota Board of Nursing. The College is a member agency in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Candidates for graduation in the standard and accelerated curriculum are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as registered nurses. Licensure as a registered nurse (RN) is required by law in every state in order to practice professional nursing.

Facilities and Services

The College of Nursing has a state of the art Simulation Lab that enables educators to enhance the quality and delivery of nursing education. Simulation provides an opportunity for nursing students to practice nursing care with a variety of patients and patient scenarios including rural settings. The high-technology simulation setting allows students practice in the areas of electronic health records, informatics, and tele-health.

Student Support and Engagement Opportunities

The department offers opportunities for student engagement through research, international travel opportunities, a freshmen Health Professionals Learning Community, and student organizations such as the Nursing Students’ Association and Sigma Theta Tau International, an honor society for nursing students.