Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Nursing students in a simulation lab.

Heidi Mennenga, Associate Dean for Academic Programs
Department of Undergraduate Nursing
Wagner Hall 217, Box 2275
605-688-6924

Faculty

Professors

Mary Anne Krogh, Heidi Mennenga, Uzma Zaidi

Associate Professors

Robin Brown, Karin Emery, Sarah Mollman

Assistant Professors

Brittany Brennan, Nicole Carlson, Samantha Fischbach, Michelle Lichtenberg, Danielle Schievelbein, Abby Seydel, Alyssa Zweifel

Clinical Associate Professors

Robin Arends

Clinical Assistant Professors

Dannica Callies, Theresa Garren-Grubbs, Lea Niederbaumer, Adam Norenberg, Christina Plemmons, Nicole Selle, Amy VahnDijk

Lecturers

Nicole Albert, Janice Conlee, Becka Foerster, Anna Foster, Erika Huber, Caitlyn Ireland, Amanda Mehlhaff, Jody Ness, Annette Ray, Takara Schomberg, Allyson Stromer, Megan Watson

Instructors

Danielle Currier, Brittany Fenderson, Traci Gislason, Wayne Hintz, LeAnn Lamb, Kate Luecke, Bailey Marler, Amanda Sandager, Corynn Vande Kamp, Megan Veldkamp, Deborah Venable, Patrick Verley, Abby Westphalen, Renee Zacher

Emeritus

Paula Carson, Gloria Craig, Cynthia Elverson, Margaret Hegge, Kay Foland, Barbara Hobbs, Sharon Hofland, Martha Iken, MaryLou Mylant, Coral Joffer, Roberta Olson, Tom Stenvig, Lois Tschetter, Jo Voss

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.

Programs

Majors

Minors

Health Science Minor

Certificates

Accreditation and Approvals

The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at South Dakota State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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 state of the art Simulation Labs that enable 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 Nurses Christian Fellowship, Student Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau International, an honor society for nursing students.