Accelerated Nursing Option

South Dakota State University College of Nursing offers Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees with a major in nursing.  Both programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the South Dakota Board of Nursing.  SDSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.

South Dakota State University
College of Nursing
Nursing Accelerated Option
2300 N. Career Avenue, Suite 260
Sioux Falls, SD  57107
(605) 782-3086
Toll Free at 1-866-661-6230
Email the Academic Advisor: anna.atteberry@sdstate.edu

The Nursing Accelerated Option is for students who have completed a Bachelor's degree in any field and wish to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.  The Nursing Accelerated Option is an intensive program that is delivered in a compressed format over 12 months.  Our first class was admitted in the fall of 2002 and graduated in August of 2003.  Students in the Nursing Accelerated Option start classes once a year in August at University Center in Sioux Falls, SD.  Theory and on-campus labs are taught at University Center, with clinical rotations in Sioux Falls and surrounding communities.  Learning opportunities are web-enhanced and students are required to purchase one of the approved laptop computers.

To be considered for fall admission, students must meet the minimum admission requirements, including technical standards, and submit an application by the deadline.  Please contact us for guidance in completing the prerequisite courses in an appropriate sequence.  For more information, visit the links below and contact us by phone or email.

We look forward to talking to you about the Nursing Accelerated Option for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing!

Cindy Elverson, RN, PhD                                  Anna Atteberry, RN, MSN

Coordinator                                                   Academic Advisor

Admission Requirements: Accelerated Option

Technical Standards

Application Procedures: Accelerated Option  

Application Form: Accelerated Option

Nursing Accelerated courses are offered beginning in August every fall.  A curriculum plan is available at the following link:

Curriculum Plan: Accelerated Option  

Complete course descriptions are available in the current SDSU Undergraduate Catalog with a NACC prefix at the following link:

Course Descriptions

For additional information:

Faq's (Under construction)

Handbook

Financial Aid:  For information from SDSU's Financial Aid Office on how to apply for financial aid, click here.  SDSU's financial code is 003471.  For any questions or concerns related to Financial Aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 1-800-952-3541 or 605-688-4702.

Scholarships and loans are available for students in the Nursing Accelerated Option; for additional information, see the Scholarships link below or contact College of Nursing Student Services at 1-888-216-9806 or 605-688-4106.

Scholarships (under construction)

Laptop Requirement

All students admitted into the Accelerated Option will be required to purchase one of the approved Gateway laptop computer models listed on the eSDSU Program webpage.

Laptop Computer Requirement Rationale

South Dakota State University
College of Nursing
Nursing Accelerated Option
2300 N. Career Avenue, Suite 260

Sioux Falls, SD  57107
(605) 782-3086
Toll Free at 1-866-661-6230
Email the Academic Advisor: anna.atteberry@sdstate.edu