University of Sioux Falls

University of Sioux Falls is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They offer three nursing tracks: a traditional BSN program, an accelerated BSN program and an RN to BSN program. The online RN to BSN program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.

The University of Sioux Falls School of Nursing is among the top colleges for nursing education. The university prides itself in teaching nursing students with a nurturing, Christian-based environment that respects the individuality of each student and helps them reach their full potential.

The school uses the latest simulation technology in classrooms and clinical rotations to ensure that the students are fully equipped with the skills and knowledge to lead a successful nursing career. They also get the chance to participate in an extensive clinical experience that allows them patient contact and on-site training throughout the program. The clinical rotations take place in all kinds of state-of-the-art healthcare facilities that encompass all areas of nursing practice across the lifespan. In addition to that, the university provides its nursing courses in a nurturing, Christian-based environment that allows each student to find their value and become the best healthcare personnel that they possibly can.

Undergraduate Programs: University of Sioux Falls School of Nursing offers a comprehensive and highly competitive Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Students can choose to enroll in the traditional or accelerated tracks. The traditional track is available for students with no prior undergraduate degree and can be completed in eight semesters or four years. Similarly, the accelerated track exists for students who hold a previous bachelor’s degree in a different field.

The nursing school at University of Sioux Falls 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 University of Sioux Falls include Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online 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 University of Sioux Falls ranks #2 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #74. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 64.52%, giving the University of Sioux Falls an overall grade of D.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for University of Sioux Falls

• Grade: D
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 64.52%
• South Dakota State Rank: 2
• National Rank: 74

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