Nurses are presented with a variety of exciting career opportunities in the discipline of nursing.
We offer an Online RN-BSN program,
4 year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program and Associate of Science Degree Program
The USD Department of Nursing provides learner-centered, concept-based nursing education that prepares students for critical roles in today’ complex health care environment. We give students personal attention and foster development of professional values.
Nursing is a department within the School of Health Science, which includes Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician's Assistant, Medical Laboratory Science, Dental Hygiene, Addiction Studies, Social work, and Health Sciences. The School of Health Science is also under the umbrella of USD Health Affairs, which includes the USD Sanford School of Medicine. This environment affords us rich opportunities as we move forward with new initiatives in interprofessional education (IPE).
USD Department of Nursing Standards of Excellence:
1. Focus on quality and safety education competencies
2. Interprofessional education opportunities
3. Simulation