Licensed Nursing Education
BSN Upward Mobility Option
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society and South Dakota State University
WHAT: An RN Upward Mobility option leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.
The online option is designed to build on a licensed registered nurse's past education and experience. South Dakota State University (SDSU) is located in Brookings, SD.
AVAILABLE AREA: All states served by The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society.
BENEFITS:
ACCREDITATION: The SDSU College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
REQUIRED COURSES and APPLICATION INFORMATION: Click here for more information.
COST ESTIMATES: Tuition and fees are approved by the South Dakota Board of Regents effective each May. It is important to discuss an estimated cost with the advisor.
TIME TO EARN DEGREE: Typically one to two years, but this depends on the number of transferable credits and how many courses a student can take each semester. The nursing core requirements are delivered to allow a student to complete the degree in one year full time or two years part time.
SCHOLARSHIP/LOANS: Employees are invited to visit with their Center Administrator about financial assistance that may be available through local resources. Some states may offer scholarship/grant or loan assistance through the state Board of Nursing or another state government agency. Please inquire about SDSU nursing scholarships with your advisor.
Contact learn@good-sam.com for a list of online nursing scholarships.
SUPPORT SERVICES: Click here to access the SDSU Distance Education site.
ADVISING: Susan Rosen, susan.rosen@sdstate.edu or 1.888.216.9806 option 1 or 605.688.4995. Please identify that you are a Good Samaritan Society employee, your Center number and location.
BSN Upward Mobility Option
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society and South Dakota State University
WHAT: An RN Upward Mobility option leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.
The online option is designed to build on a licensed registered nurse's past education and experience. South Dakota State University (SDSU) is located in Brookings, SD.
AVAILABLE AREA: All states served by The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society.
BENEFITS:
- Offered on a part-time schedule
- Allows staff to work, earn and learn
- Scheduled to facilitate study for employees with work and family responsibilities
- Nursing and support courses offered online
- All clinical practicum requirements performed in your own community with local agencies and families
- No wait list once admitted to the nursing program while current funding exists
- Credit earned from the USD RN program and many other accredited ADN nursing programs has been articulated for transfer to SDSU
- One year full time or two years part time
ACCREDITATION: The SDSU College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
REQUIRED COURSES and APPLICATION INFORMATION: Click here for more information.
COST ESTIMATES: Tuition and fees are approved by the South Dakota Board of Regents effective each May. It is important to discuss an estimated cost with the advisor.
TIME TO EARN DEGREE: Typically one to two years, but this depends on the number of transferable credits and how many courses a student can take each semester. The nursing core requirements are delivered to allow a student to complete the degree in one year full time or two years part time.
SCHOLARSHIP/LOANS: Employees are invited to visit with their Center Administrator about financial assistance that may be available through local resources. Some states may offer scholarship/grant or loan assistance through the state Board of Nursing or another state government agency. Please inquire about SDSU nursing scholarships with your advisor.
Contact learn@good-sam.com for a list of online nursing scholarships.
SUPPORT SERVICES: Click here to access the SDSU Distance Education site.
ADVISING: Susan Rosen, susan.rosen@sdstate.edu or 1.888.216.9806 option 1 or 605.688.4995. Please identify that you are a Good Samaritan Society employee, your Center number and location.