2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Nursing Department
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Dr. Haifa A. Samra, Chair
1400 W. 22nd Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Tel: (605) 357-1553
Fax: (605) 357-1528
nursing@usd.edu
www.usd.edu/nursing
Student Services
Anne Kleinhesselink, Student Services Director
414 East Clark Street
Julian Hall 313
Vermillion, SD 57069
TEL: 605-658-5600
FAX: 605-677-6989
Vermillion
Dr. Kathy Magorian, Academic Program Site Director
414 East Clark Street
Julian Hall 209
Vermillion, SD 57069
TEL: 605-658-5605
FAX: 605-677-5886
Pierre
Dr. Lisa Feller, Academic Program Site Director
Capital University Center
925 East Sioux Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
TEL: 605-494-3800
FAX: 605-773-6771
Rapid City
Dr. Lisa Feller, Academic Program Site Director
Health Sciences Building
1011 11th Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
TEL: 605-791-6340
FAX: 605-394-5473
Sioux Falls
Michelle Knuppe, Academic Program Site Director
Sanford Education Center
1525 South Euclid
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
TEL: 605-357-1570
FAX: 605-782-3219
RN-BSN
Dr. Kimberly Nerud, Academic Program Site Director
1400 West 22nd Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
TEL: 605 357-1553
FAX: 605-357-1548
Watertown
Dr. Kimberly Nerud, Academic Program Site Director
PO Box 730
1201 Arrow Avenue
Watertown, SD 57201-0730
TEL: 605-882-5284, ext. 282
FAX: 605-882-6299
FACULTY
Professor:
Dr. Haifa Samra - Chair
Associate Professor:
Dr. Lisa Feller - Pierre
Assistant Professor:
Dr. Kathy Magorian - Vermillion/Sioux Falls
Dr. Sabina Kupershmidt - Research & IPE
Dr. Jo Ann Kim - Vermillion
Dr. Kimberly Nerud - RN-BSN
Dr. Jean Yockey - Vermillion
Dr. Pallav Deka - Sioux Falls
Lecturer:
Dr. Tamela Kisner - Rapid City
Dr. Amy Smith - RN-BSN
Dr. Julie Symes - Rapid City
Dr. Dawn Warren - Rapid City
Instructors:
Mary Adebayo - Vermillion
Traci Barnable - Sioux Falls
Barbara Buss - Vermillion
Natalie Board - Vermillion
Kelli Ebbesen - Sioux Falls
Doreen Endres - Watertown
Dr. Cheryl Fischbach - RN-BSN
Brittney Fischer - Watertown
Lisa Gibbon - Rapid City
Helene Hegge - Vermillion
Allison Heitmann - Sioux Falls
Amy Hunsley-McTighe - Pierre
Nicole Johnson - Rapid City
Anne Kleinhesselink - Student Services/RN-BSN
Michelle Knuppe - Sioux Falls
Lori Koenecke - Pierre
Erica Larson - Sioux Falls
Michelle Lichtenberg - Vermillion
Tony Long - Rapid City
Carolyn Nelson - Vermillion
Jeanna Pankratz - Vermillion
Annette Ray - Pierre
Jeannie Rossow - Watertown
Heidi Schmidt - Watertown
Emily Smith - Sioux Falls
Barb Stolle - Vermillion
Christine Tesch - Sioux Falls
Connie Windeshausen - Vermillion
Advisors:
Michele Seaton-Bertsch - Watertown
Barbara Corio - Vermillion
Lori Koenecke - Pierre
Emily Smith - Sioux Falls
Dr. Cheryl Fischbach - RN-BSN
Tony Long - Rapid City
MAJORS:
Nursing, BSN (4-year)
The BSN program is a 4-year track that prepares students for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Students complete two years of general education pre-requisites to include two nursing courses as a foundation for acceptance into the nursing major. Refer to the 4-year program guide found on the nursing website for a listing of the pre-requisite coursework www.usd.edu/nursing. Students apply to the major in the fourth semester of their four-year program of study. Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN).
Graduates of the BSN program are prepared to work in a variety of clinical and community settings. Graduates are prepared as life-long learners for graduate-level education, continuing clinical competency, and professional development throughout their professional lives.
LPN’s have the opportunity for 7 credits by verification towards the total 120 credits. Students may receive 3 theory credits for NURS 352, 1 lab credit for NURS 383, 2 clinical credits for NURS 320, and 1 clinical credit for NURS 321.
The baccalaureate degree in nursing at the University of South Dakota is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The University of South Dakota was granted Interim status approval for the BSN program by the South Dakota Board of Nursing in February of 2013. Interim status is both a form of approval and a step in the state approval process.
B.S.N. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Preparation for admission: Students must complete foundational courses prior to admission to the Nursing major. Students must consult with their Nursing advisor to develop a plan of study that meets the Regental, university, and department requirements for the degree.
- Application for admission: Students must submit a nursing application by the application deadline; February 1st for fall semester and September 1st for spring semester.
- Policies: Students are subject to University of South Dakota policies. It is the students’ responsibility to be knowledgeable of all policies and requirements. Policies and program requirements are found in the USD Undergraduate Catalog, the USD Student Handbook, and the Nursing Student Handbook.
- Progression: Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all pre-requisite and nursing courses required for the nursing major. Students who withdraw, or earn a grade of less than a C, in a nursing course may not progress and may seek readmission to the program. If readmitted, students may repeat a nursing course in which they earned a W or a grade of less than C only once, and may repeat only one nursing course. Students must complete the program of study within three years
- Graduation & Licensure: Following successful completion of the nursing major, the graduate is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a registered nurse (RN). Admission or graduation from the nursing program does not guarantee obtaining a license to practice.
B.S.N. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the nursing major will be based on an objective evaluation that includes:
- Unconditional admission to USD.
- A minimum GPA of 2.7 in prerequisite BSN courses.
- A grade of C or higher in all pre-requisite coursework.
- Repetition of one of the following science courses one time within the last five years: CHEM 106/106L; PHGY 220/220L; PHGY 230/230L; and MICRO 230/232.
- A minimum cumulative Health Educational Systems Inc. (HESI) admission exam score of 80%. Each individual HESI component score will be evaluated. Of the component scores, the reading component score will be given the highest emphasis. Applicant may re-test once in an admission cycle. Only current admission cycle HESI scores will be considered.
- A criminal background (CBC) and drug screening per Health Affairs policy. CBC and drug screening will be performed only after the applicant has received notice of conditional acceptance and will be completed with direction from the Nursing program. An applicant with a felony will not be admitted to any USD nursing program and other convictions may result in denial of acceptance to the program and/or eligibility for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure. USD Nursing and clinical institutions reserve the right to refuse to accept a student based on CBC/drug screen results.
Students accepted to the nursing major are required to purchase a laptop computer and Microsoft Office software (Microsoft Office 365 is available at no charge through USD IT). See Terms of Acceptance for detailed information: http://www.usd.edu/health-sciences/nursing/terms-of-acceptance
The Nursing Department reserves the right to deny admission based on the best interest of the profession. Failure to disclose previous or pending convictions may lead to denial of admission. Falsification will be considered grounds for dismissal from the University of South Dakota Nursing Program. Admission or graduation from the nursing program does not guarantee obtaining a license to practice. Licensure requirements and subsequent procedures are the exclusive right and responsibility of the state boards regulating professional practice.
GUARANTEED ADMISSION TO THE BSN PROGRAM
Students admitted to the USD pre-nursing major may apply for guaranteed admission to the USD BSN program dependent on the following criteria:
- ACT of 27 or higher
- Maintenance of cumulative University GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Successful completion of pre-requisite courses with a minimum grade of C
Students receiving guaranteed admission to the BSN program must complete an application to the BSN program by the published deadline, CBC and drug screen, health physical, and immunizations.
Nursing, BSN (RN-BSN)
The RN-BSN program is a BSN track for the licensed Registered Nurse (RN) who holds an associate degree or diploma in nursing. Completion of the BSN degree furthers the registered nurse’s professional development, and provides the foundation for continuing on to graduate studies such as advanced practice nursing. Many RNs who complete their BSN assume leadership positions in their facility or further their education at graduate level.
RN-BSN coursework is delivered online. Clinical practicum experiences are application based.
The baccalaureate degree in nursing at the University of South Dakota is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The University of South Dakota was granted Interim status approval for the RN-BSN program by the South Dakota Board of Nursing in March of 2011. Interim status is both a form of approval and a step in the state approval process.
B.S.N. (RN-BSN) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Preparation for admission: Students must consult with their Nursing advisor to develop a plan of study that meets the Regental, university, and department requirements for the degree.
- Application for admission: Students must submit a nursing application for fall or spring admission to the RN-BSN program.
- Policies: Students are subject to University of South Dakota policies. It is the students’ responsibility to be knowledgeable of all policies and requirements. Policies and program requirements are found in the USD Undergraduate Catalog, the USD Student Handbook, and the Nursing Student Handbook.
- Progression: Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all support coursework and nursing courses required for the nursing major. Students who withdraw, or earn a grade of less than a C, in a nursing course may not progress and may seek readmission to the program. If readmitted, students may repeat a nursing course in which they earned a W or a grade of less than C only once, and may repeat only one nursing course. Students must complete the program of study within five years
- Graduation: Students must complete 120 credit hours of required coursework for the major.
Students must be admitted into the RN-BSN program to enroll in the RN-BSN Nursing courses. Students may complete support courses prior to entering or concurrent with the nursing courses.
Prior to enrolling in any coursework, students should consult the RN-BSN advisor regarding departmental and non-departmental requirements.
For RN-BSN application process, refer to USD Nursing webpage. Application deadlines, forms and processes may be electronically access through the USD Nursing webpage.
Admission to the RN-BSN program is a competitive process.
Progression: The student must earn a “C” as a minimum grade in all courses required for the nursing curriculum. If a minimum grade of “C” is not earned the student may not progress. Students progress at a pace to ensure program completion within 5 years.
Required Testing: The South Dakota Board of Regents Proficiency Examination: All students seeking undergraduate degrees must achieve satisfactory performance on The South Dakota Board of Regents Proficiency Examination, the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP). Students pursuing a bachelor degree are required to take the exam as soon as they have passed 48 credit hours at or above the 100-level. This includes credits which are transferred in as well as those taken on campus. The examination is scheduled once each semester, during the first two weeks in November and the last two weeks of March. The CAAP Exam consists of four test components: writing skills, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning. The purpose of the examination is to ensure the standards and quality of the education that students receive and to provide the University with information for improving the general educational curriculum. The examination also provides students with information that allows them to compare their performance to that of other students across the United States. Passing this set of exams in necessary to graduate and complete a degree program.
For additional information see Testing Requirements
Policy: Departmental policy mandates the program of study must be completed within five years from the time the student was enrolled in the first RN to BSN nursing course.
Licensure: All applicants to the RN-BSN program are required to be licensed as a Registered Nurse.
B.S.N. (RN-BSN) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the nursing major will be based on an objective evaluation that includes:
- Unconditional admission to USD.
- Graduate of a state board of nursing-approved program. Students who do not graduate from an ACEN or NLNAC accredited program will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Active, unencumbered RN license to practice nursing.
- A grade of C or higher in all support coursework.
- A criminal background (CBC) and drug screening per Health Affairs policy. CBC and drug screening will be performed only after the applicant has received notice of conditional acceptance and will be completed with direction from the Nursing program. An applicant with a felony will not be admitted to any USD nursing program and other convictions may result in denial of acceptance to the program and/or eligibility for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
The Nursing Department reserves the right to deny admission based on the best interest of the profession. Failure to disclose previous or pending convictions may lead to denial of admission. Falsification will be considered grounds for dismissal from the University of South Dakota Nursing Program. Admission or graduation from the nursing program does not guarantee obtaining a license to practice. Licensure requirements and subsequent procedures are the exclusive right and responsibility of the state boards regulating professional practice.
Nursing, A.S. (LPN-RN)
The LPN to RN is an Associate of Science (AS) track offered at the Watertown site. The LPN to RN prepares licensed LPN’s for a career as a registered nurse (RN). Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN).
The University of South Dakota AS Program has been approved by the South Dakota Board of Nursing since July 1966.
The University of South Dakota AS Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 (404-975-5000).
A.S. (LPN-RN) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Preparation for admission: It is recommended that LPN-RN students complete support courses prior to entering, or concurrent with, the nursing courses. Students must consult with their Nursing advisor to develop a plan of study that meets the Regental, university, and department requirements for the degree.
- Application for admission: Students must submit a nursing application by the application deadline of February 1st for fall semester.
- Policies: Students are subject to University of South Dakota policies. It is the students’ responsibility to be knowledgeable of all policies and requirements. Policies and program requirements are found in the USD Undergraduate Catalog, the USD Student Handbook, and the Nursing Student Handbook.
- Progression: Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all pre-requisite and nursing courses required for the nursing major. Students who withdraw, or earn a grade of less than a C, in a nursing course may not progress and may seek readmission to the program. If readmitted, students may repeat a nursing course in which they earned a W or a grade of less than C only once, and may repeat only one nursing course. Students must complete the program of study within three years
- Graduation & Licensure: Following successful completion of the nursing major, the graduate is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a registered nurse (RN). Admission or graduation from the nursing program does not guarantee obtaining a license to practice.
A.S. ADMISSION POLICIES
Admission to the nursing major will be based on an objective evaluation that includes:
- Unconditional admission to USD.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 is required for all post-high school course work with an emphasis on coursework within the last five years.
- A grade of C or higher in support coursework.
- A minimum cumulative HESI admission exam score of 80%. Each individual HESI component score will be evaluated. Of the component scores, the reading component score will be given the highest emphasis. Applicant may re-test once in an admission cycle. Only current admission cycle HESI scores will be considered.
- A criminal background (CBC) and drug screening per Health Affairs policy. CBC and drug screening will be performed only after the applicant has received notice of conditional acceptance and will be completed with direction from the Nursing program. An applicant with a felony will not be admitted to any USD nursing program and other convictions may result in denial of acceptance to the program and/or eligibility for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure. USD Nursing and clinical institutions reserve the right to refuse to accept a student based on CBC/drug screen results.
Students accepted to the nursing major are required to purchase a laptop computer and Microsoft Office software (Microsoft Office 365 is available at no charge through USD IT). See Terms of Acceptance for detailed information: http://www.usd.edu/health-sciences/nursing/terms-of-acceptance
The Nursing Department reserves the right to deny admission based on the best interest of the profession. Failure to disclose previous or pending convictions may lead to denial of admission. Falsification will be considered grounds for dismissal from the University of South Dakota Nursing Program. Admission or graduation from the nursing program does not guarantee obtaining a license to practice. Licensure requirements and subsequent procedures are the exclusive right and responsibility of the state boards regulating professional practice.
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The University of South Dakota requires criminal background (CBC) and drug screening checks to all health profession programs. Background checks and drug screening will be performed only after the applicant has received notice of conditional acceptance and will be completed with direction of the Nursing program. An applicant with a felony will not be admitted to any USD nursing program and other convictions may result in denial of acceptance to the program and/or eligibility for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure. USD Nursing and clinical institutions reserve the right to refuse to accept a student based on CBC/drug screen results.
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The Nursing Department reserves the right to deny admission based on the best interest of the profession. Failure to disclose previous or pending convictions may lead to denial of admission. Falsification will be considered grounds for dismissal from the University of South Dakota Nursing Program. Admission or graduation from the nursing program does not guarantee obtaining a license to practice. Licensure requirements and subsequent procedures are the exclusive right and responsibility of the state boards regulating professional practice.
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Students are admitted to a specific nursing program site. Transfer to another site will occur only under special circumstances and upon approval and recommendation of the Nursing Program Admission & Progression Committee.
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All admitted students are subject to the University of South Dakota policies. It is the students’ responsibility to be knowledgeable of all policies and requirements. Policies and requirements are found in the USD Undergraduate Catalogue, the USD Student Handbook, and the Nursing Student Handbook.
SOUTH DAKOTA STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION
All students in the Department of Nursing are encouraged to join South Dakota Student Nurses Association. Activities include participation at local, state, and national levels. These activities reflect commitment to the nursing profession of nursing.
University of South Dakota Honor Society of Nursing
Students demonstrating academic excellence will be invited to join the USD Honor Society of Nursing. Through your membership, you will discover communities of practice and common interest that will open doors and provide meaningful professional experiences. You will have the opportunity to grow, develop, and contribute to the nursing profession through honor, community, service, and knowledge.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Nursing scholarships funds are variable and come from a variety of donors. As funds are available, scholarships awarded to qualifying students and enrolled in the nursing major. Students in good standing must apply and meet the criteria for a specific scholarship. Selection process is competitive.
Please contact the department for additional information about available scholarships and awards. Also see School of Health Sciences for school level scholarships.
NURSING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS:
- A.R.C.H. Scholarship
- Alice Bremer Jopling Scholarship
- Ben T. Suga Scholarship
- Carol A. & Arlin L. Houtkooper Nursing Scholarship
- Doris Erickson Lillibridge Scholarship
- Dorothy Schurrer-Nursing
- Holmes-Taylor Scholarship
- John T. Vucurevich Nursing Scholarship
- John Vucurevich Rapid City Nursing
- Judith West Memorial-Nursing
- Keo Rose Weegar Nursing Scholarship
- Louisa Irene Scott Scholarship
- Lulu B. Wheeler-Nursing Scholarship
- Marian Meyer Memorial Scholarship
- Melissa L. & Kevin G. Garry AS Nursing Scholarship
- Melissa L. & Kevin G. Garry BS Nursing Scholarship
- Norma Stratton Nursing Scholarship
- Nursing Department Scholarship Challenge
- Nursing Memorial Scholarship
- Orval J. Weegar Nursing Scholarship
- Philip Bernard-Nursing
- Rapid City Student Nurses Association Scholarship for Upward Mobility Fund
- Roanne Weaver-Nursing
- Robert & Marian Wendel Scholarship
- Rosenbaum Nursing Scholarship
- Sharon Taylor Scholarship
- The Alice Hobler Starting Over Scholarship
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