Education Opportunities
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Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Administrator
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society and South Dakota State University
WHAT: The Master of Science in Nursing offers two tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Administrator.
The online program is designed to build on a licensed bachelor's prepared 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
- Prepares RNs for advanced practice nursing administration, clinical practice or nursing education and leadership roles
- No wait list once admitted to the nursing program while current funding exists
- Credit successfully earned from the SDSU BSN Upward Mobility program has been articulated for transfer
ACCREDITATION: The SDSU College of Nursing is accredited by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
REQUIRED COURSES: Click here
for the required courses.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Click here
for the application procedure.
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: The program is delivered to allow completion of the degree in four years with a student taking
one course a semester.
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.
SUPPORT SERVICES: Click here to get to the tutorial assistance
in 47 subject areas at no cost to the employee. The tutorial service is provided through May 2006 by a grant awarded under the President's High Growth Job
Training Initiative US Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.
ADVISING: Sheila Stotz,
sheila.stotz@sdstate.edu or 605.688.4114.
Please identify that you are a Good Samaritan Society employee, your Center number and location.
