University of South Dakota
At a glance
Offerings
- Medium School
- Rural Community
- Public University
- Research-Intensive Institutions
Programs
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Paths to this school
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Pre-Nursing to RN
University BSN pathway
Ready to become a nurse? Start with Pre-Nursing, find university BSN programs that fit your goals, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.
- Timeline
- 4 years
Pre-Nursing to RN
HBCU BSN pathway
Ready to become a nurse? Start with Pre-Nursing, find BSN programs at historically Black colleges and universities, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.
- Timeline
- 4 years
CNA Exam Prep to RN
University BSN pathway
Ready to become a nurse? Start by preparing for your CNA exam, gain patient care experience, and get help planning your path into a university BSN program.
- Timeline
- 4 years
Student societies
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Student resources Career planning, funding and application tools
Everything you need, in one place.
Get the certification and prerequisites you need for nursing school. Start with the Career Assessment if you are not sure which credential comes first.
Career Planning
2 toolsFinancial Planning
1 toolCareer Development
5 toolsResume Builder
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Certification Finder
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Mock Interviews
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Job Search
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Research Opportunities
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