Nursing students working in a skills lab.

Impacting health.

The nursing program prepares graduates to practice in both hospital and non-hospital settings. The curriculum includes university core requirements, major support courses in communication and the social, physical, biological sciences and nursing major courses. 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. For more information please visit the Standard Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
  • Like to work with others and help people.
  • Have strong communication skills.
  • Have an aptitude in science and math.
  • Are interested in caring for people's health.
  • Are a good problem solver.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
  • Nurse
  • Nurse practitioner (requires additional educational preparation)
  • Nurse anesthetist (requires additional educational preparation)
  • Nurse educator (requires additional educational preparation)
  • Nurse leader (requires additional educational preparation)
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
  • Avera Health
  • Monument Health
  • Sanford Health
  • VA Health Care Systems
  • Mayo Clinic
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
  • Avera Health
  • Monument Health
  • Sanford Health
  • VA Health Care Systems
  • Mayo Clinic
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
  • Student Nurses’ Association
  • Nurses Christian Fellowship
  • Nursing Student Ambassadors
  • Students’ Association Senate
Suggested Certificates
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Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Leading meeting
Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
Suggested Minors
Health Science minor
Health Science Minor
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Health Communication Minor
Elderly patient and caretaker
Gerontology Minor
Human Development and Family Studies
Human Development and Family Studies Minor