About Us
Our national prominence is shown through our designation as a Center of Excellence and our inclusion in a quality and safety education pilot project.
Center of Excellence
In 2004, the National League of Nursing designated our program a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education. At that time, we were one of three inaugural programs in the country to receive this designation. It was renewed for another three-year term in 2007. Programs receive the designation for one of three areas. We received it for "creating environments that enhance student learning and professional development."
QSEN Project
We also were one of 15 programs throughout the country to be selected as a pilot school for the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project. As part of the project, our faculty are leaders in quality and safety education through curricular reform, simulation and clinical teaching.
Accreditation
Our program has been granted accreditation through 2014 by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Information concerning the program may be obtained from the NLNAC, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006 (1-800-669-1656).
USD Nursing has full approval status from the South Dakota Board of Nursing (SDBON). Contact information for the SDBON is: South Dakota Board of Nursing, 4305 South Louise Ave., Suite 201, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-3115.