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South Dakota Nursing and Health Care Schools

The South Dakota Labor Market Information Center finds that the state's health care industry employs about 11 percent of resident workers. In fact, the average industry salaries are increasing faster than any other industry in the Mouth Rushmore State. Some of South Dakota's fastest growing careers, such as medical assistant and registered nurse (RN), are in the health care industry.

South Dakota nursing schools include the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which takes one to two years to complete; the Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) program, which takes about two years to complete; and the BS in nursing program, which takes four years to complete. The last is required for graduate study for several nursing specialties. However, most South Dakota employers prefer the Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher. If you're attracted to health care and nursing schools in South Dakota, discover how you can study to enter the thriving health care industry.

  Degree Programs in South Dakota

Colorado Technical University - Sioux Falls

Prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow with a degree from Colorado Technical University. CTU offers career-track programs in a variety of in-demand fields.

Globe University - Sioux Falls

Globe University is focused on providing students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials they need to reach their personal and professional goals.

NAU - Rapid City

Since its beginnings in 1941, National American University has been a cornerstone of higher education, keeping pace with the ever-changing advancements of technology, while holding onto core values that provide a caring and supportive environment for all students.

NAU - Sioux Falls

Since its beginnings in 1941, National American University has been a cornerstone of higher education, keeping pace with the ever-changing advancements of technology, while holding onto core values that provide a caring and supportive environment for all students.

NAU - Watertown

Since its beginnings in 1941, National American University has been a cornerstone of higher education, keeping pace with the ever-changing advancements of technology, while holding onto core values that provide a caring and supportive environment for all students.

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