MSN Degree Programs in South Dakota

South Dakota, home to Mount Rushmore and the Badlands, lacks qualified healthcare professionals to care for its largely rural population. Nurses are stepping up, and universities in the state are making it easier for them to do so with Master’s of Science in Nursing programs built for working professionals.

Universities in South Dakota offer stand-alone and bridge RN/BSN to MSN programs that eliminate traditional roadblocks to earning a degree.

RN to MSN and BSN to MSN Programs

Career strivers everywhere no longer have to pause their jobs to obtain a master's degree. Registered Nurses who want to make higher salaries and become patient care providers can enroll in bridge RN to MSN or BSN to MSN programs. For nurses with an associate's degree, these expediency-focused programs enable some bachelor's level coursework to count twice so students can complete the master's degree in less time. Such bridge programs also have online course delivery options to allow students to study and learn on their own schedule. Clinicals are still typically completed in person.

Typical Program Length:

• 6 full-time semesters or less for an RN to MSN
• At least 3 full-time semesters for a BSN to MSN

Typical Admissions Requirements:

• ADN or BSN from an accredited university (degree level may vary by program)
• Minimum GPA of 3.00
• Current license as an RN and required insurance
• At least one year of clinical experience
• Successful completion of statistics

2024 List of MSN Programs in South Dakota

Blended instruction is how the current RN to MSN programs in South Dakota are operated, making it a viable solution for working candidates. If you were access the blended program, upon completion you could find opportunities such as nursing administration, clinical nurse leader or even as family nurse practitioner. These types of roles require higher than average skills, but are monetarily compensated for their complexity and scope of duties.

MSN Programs By City:

• Sioux Falls MSN Programs

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