South Dakota State University nursing

Brookings, South Dakota · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 93.3% · CCNE accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 93.3%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degreeBrookingsFull93.3% (2025, 297 first-time takers)
Board source

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree315
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Master's degree24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Doctor's degree, professional practice15
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810Post-master's certificate6
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Post-master's certificate1
Nursing Education 51.3203Post-master's certificateNew program, no completions yet
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Doctor's degree, research/scholarshipNew program, no completions yet
Clinical Nurse Leader 51.3820Post-master's certificateNew program, no completions yet

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateSpring 2031
CCNEMaster'sSpring 2031
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Spring 2031
CCNEPost-Graduate APRN CertificateSpring 2031

From South Dakota State University’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education”

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Simulation

“Visit us to see our simulation labs, talk with our academic advisors, meet our Native American Nursing Education Center faculty and staff and more.”

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