Augustana University nursing
Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 95.6% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Sioux Falls | Full | 95.6% (2025, 68 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 53 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2018 | 66 |
| 2019 | 62 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2021 | 83 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2024 | 46 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 42 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 3 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Post-master's certificate | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Faculty
7 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Emily MenssenMSN, RNAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Isabel BoschMSN, RNAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Jessica HeroldMSN, RNAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Jill RyeDNP, RN, CRRN, CNL, FARNAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Jody SerflingMSN, RNAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Lynn WhitePh.D., RN, ACNS-BCAssociate Professor & Program Director of Nursing
- Megan KuipersMSN, RN, CPNAssistant Professor of Nursing
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Augustana University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Augustana University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).”
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State board approval
“The Augustana Nursing Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the South Dakota Board of Nursing (SDBON).”
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Simulation
“Nursing students are immersed in an interactive learning environment that features an advanced simulation center, case study reviews, role playing and electronic health records.”
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Clinical placements
“These clinical placements allow students to apply classroom knowledge while developing patient care, communication and decision-making skills.”
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Admission
“Our 16-month accelerated program includes two fall semesters, one J-Term, one spring semester and one summer session, along with the completion of prerequisite courses.”
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