Top RN-to-BSN programs in South Dakota

As the name suggests, RN-to-BSN programs enable existing registered nurses (RNs) with only an associate’s degree to attain a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree. These BSN completion programs are flexible and compact in order to suit the needs of busy nursing personnel, who frequently study while working fulltime.

RN-to-BSN program overview
RN-to-BSN programs incorporate advanced studies in areas like nursing informatics, human development, pharmacology, public health nursing, nursing management, and healthcare information systems. An RN-to-BSN program requires two years of study; many schools can streamline this to reflect prior school and work experience. Most programs coordinate internships and clinical experiences at local hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities.

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Career outlook for RN-to-BSN graduates
The healthcare industry is one of America’s fastest-growing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nursing will see 19 percent employment growth over the next decade. Nurses with a BSN degree enjoy access to senior positions and higher pay. South Dakota’s BSN-holders often earn top-quartile pay of $61,530 or more annually. Highly compensated managerial positions, such as head nurse and department chief, usually require a BSN degree or higher.

RN-to-BSN options in South Dakota
A number of South Dakota’s universities offer excellent RN-to-BSN programs, including Dakota Wesleyan University, Mount Marty College, University of Sioux Falls, and South Dakota State University. Graduates can use the opportunity to switch their nursing role. The state’s largest healthcare employers include the Department of Veterans Affairs, Sanford USD Medical Center, and Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota.

We have provided below additional information on several of the top RN-to-BSN programs in South Dakota.

School	Address	Programs offered
Augustana University	2001 South Summit Avenue Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57197	Accelerated Second Degree BSN
Dakota Wesleyan University	1200 West University Avenue Mitchell, South Dakota 57301	LPN-to-BSN Bridge Program
Mount Marty University	1105 West Eighth Street Yankton, South Dakota 57078	LPN-to-BSN Bridge Program
Presentation College	1500 North Main Street Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401	LPN-to-BSN Bridge Program RN-to-BSN Degree Completion
South Dakota State University	100 Administration Lane Brookings, South Dakota 57007	Accelerated Second Degree BSN RN-to-BSN Degree Completion
University of Sioux Falls	1101 West 22nd Street Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105	Accelerated Second Degree BSN RN-to-BSN Degree Completion
University of South Dakota	414 East Clark Street Vermillion, South Dakota 57069	RN-to-BSN Degree Completion

School

Address

Programs offered

Augustana University

2001 South Summit Avenue
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57197

Accelerated Second Degree BSN

Dakota Wesleyan University

1200 West University Avenue
Mitchell, South Dakota 57301

LPN-to-BSN Bridge Program

Mount Marty University

1105 West Eighth Street
Yankton, South Dakota 57078

LPN-to-BSN Bridge Program

Presentation College

1500 North Main Street
Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401

LPN-to-BSN Bridge Program
RN-to-BSN Degree Completion

South Dakota State University

100 Administration Lane
Brookings, South Dakota 57007

Accelerated Second Degree BSN
RN-to-BSN Degree Completion

University of Sioux Falls

1101 West 22nd Street
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105

Accelerated Second Degree BSN
RN-to-BSN Degree Completion

University of South Dakota

414 East Clark Street
Vermillion, South Dakota 57069

RN-to-BSN Degree Completion

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