Become a Nurse in South Dakota – Licensure & Requirements
Nursing requirements change rapidly. Make sure to confirm licensing requirements with the South Dakota Board of Nursing before applying for licensure.
Nursing Licenses in South Dakota | Master’s Required? |
|---|---|
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) | Yes |
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | Yes |
Nurse Practitioner (NP) | Yes |
Registered Nurse (RN) | No |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | No |
Certified Nurse Aide | No |
South Dakota Nursing Salaries
SD Nurse Career | State-Wide Annual Mean Wage | Rapid City Annual Mean Wage | Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Annual Mean Wage | Sioux Falls Annual Mean Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Licensed Practical Nurse | $38,630 | $39,820 | $41,440 | $38,840 |
Registered Nurse | $58,340 | $61,690 | $55,680 | $58,800 |
Nurse Practitioner | $100,690 | $106,110 | $124,130 | $98,150 |
Nurse Anesthetist | $188,360 | $186,370 | Not Available | $198,650 |
Careers as a nurse salaries above were retrieved from the Bureau of Labor Statistics – State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates South Dakota in March 2020.
There are many paths to becoming a nurse in South Dakota. The one you take will mostly depend on the type of nurse you’d like to become and your current or prospective level of education. The more education, the more opportunities you’ll have to choose where and how you pursue your career in nursing.
In addition to nursing salaries in South Dakota, you’ll find information on acquiring and maintaining several types of South Dakota nursing licenses on this page. We’re constantly making updates, but with the speed of change in healthcare, it’s sometimes difficult to stay current. If you have any comments or suggestions for our information on nursing in South Dakota, please email us at info@nursinglicensemap.com!
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Compact State Status
South Dakota is a Nursing Licensure Compact state.
Prescriptive Authority in South Dakota
In South Dakota, Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) and Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) may apply for prescriptive authority (PDF, 90.9KB) for controlled substances under schedule II to V in collaboration with physicians.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) – in South Dakota
APRNs in South Dakota are defined as nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse practitioner, and certified nurse midwife.
Education: Approved nursing career preparation program
Examination: Varies according to prerequisite national certification
Certification Required: Varies according to specialty area, but must include current, valid, unencumbered South Dakota Registered Nurse license
Experience: Varies according to prerequisite national certification; for nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives, the board requires 1,040 hours of practice.
Fees: $100 Application
Renewal: Advanced Practice Nurse licenses in South Dakota expire biennially.
Learn more on how to become an advanced practice registered nurse.
Registered Nurse (RN) in South Dakota
Education: Board-approved nursing education program
Examination: NCLEX-RN
Fees:
- $100 Application Fee
- $200 Examination Fee
Endorsement: RNs may apply for licensure by endorsement by providing transcripts of their nursing education program, completing a criminal background check, verifying original state licensure, and verifying employment experience.
Renewal: Registered Nurse licenses in South Dakota expire biennially.
Learn more about how to become a registered nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in South Dakota
Education: Board-approved nursing education program
Examination: NCLEX-PN
Fees:
- $100 Application Fee
- $200 Examination Fee
Endorsement: LPNs may apply for licensure by endorsement by providing transcripts of their nursing education program, completing a criminal background check, verifying original state licensure, and verifying employment experience.
Renewal: Licensed Practical Nurse licenses in South Dakota expire biennially.
Learn more on how to become a licensed practical nurse.
Information on the above nursing careers in South Dakota was retrieved from the South Dakota Board of Nursing as of March 2020.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Information last updated: March 2020