Program Details
A Master of Science in Nursing can open the door to better job opportunities, better pay, and personal satisfaction. This online program from South Dakota State University offers a concentration in Clinical Nurse Leader for students interested in managing and coordinating care.
Nurses gain skills in implementing outcomes-based practice and quality improvement strategies with this nursing administration degree online. The curriculum consists of online coursework and a field-based practicum. Courses are designed to meet national AACN requirements for certification.
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
South Dakota State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
- Must have a bachelor's degree in nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
- Submit evidence of current RN license
- 1500 hours of documented nursing practice prior to first clinical course
- Complete compliance requirements: background check, FBI fingerprint, drug screen, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, ACLS certification for FNP specialization, professional liability insurance, influenza vaccine, TB test