Augustana University

Augustana University is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Their nursing program has been in existence for more than 70 years and they are a regional leader in nursing education. They offer a BSN program and an accelerated BSN program.  They also offer training in parish nursing; a parish nurse is "...a licensed registered nurse who facilitates the holistic health of the congregation, thus reclaiming the healing ministry of the church. The parish nurse focuses on the spiritual, emotional, physical and social dimensions of people as they strive to achieve healing and wholeness."  Augustana University also offers a nursing student exchange program in Norway.

Founded more than 70 years ago, Augustana University consistently ranks higher than the state and national average when it comes to the NCLEX pass rates. Moreover, the college also ranks among the state’s best in terms of program pass rates, retention rates, and employment rates. 

At Augustana University the nursing program promotes excellence and service via various educational and extra-curricular activities. These activities and experiences help students cultivate their personal, intellectual, and professional growth; values that are empirical in the modern healthcare environment. In addition to the small class size and diverse faculty, the nursing students at Augustana University are also assigned an academic advisor who helps them with individualized mentoring and guidance. Similarly, the campus is well-equipped with a Simulation Center where students practice various nursing skills with the state-of-the-art interactive mannequin. Moreover, they also get the chance to participate in clinical experiences every week in various healthcare facilities under the supervision and guidance of expert faculty members. In addition to that, nursing students are also encouraged to participate in study abroad opportunities where they can encounter cultural diversity that helps them grow both professionally and personally.

Undergraduate Programs: Augustana University offers a competitive and relevant Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Degree which prepares students to provide the best care to their patients. The degree is a four-year professional nursing program that has a liberal arts curriculum as its foundation. 

In addition to the traditional BSN program, the University also offers an Accelerated Track Nursing program that is a full-time course designed for students who have a previous bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing. 

The nursing school at Augustana University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE.

Degree types you can earn at Augustana University include Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Accelerated BSN and Bachelor Degree level degrees.

For nursing students in South Dakota, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 47.40% and for BSN programs is 55.85%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 13 nursing schools in South Dakota, the nursing program at Augustana University ranks #1 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #62. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 64.37%, giving the Augustana University an overall grade of D.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Augustana University

• Grade: D
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 64.37%
• South Dakota State Rank: 1
• National Rank: 62

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