Improving
South Dakota's
Nursing Workforce
Engaging Students, Empowering Partners, Supporting Education
Future Students
Explore your path to a nursing career with resources and information on education pathways.
Healthcare Partners
Access resources for creating healthy nursing workplaces and supporting preceptorships.
Academic Institutions
Discover toolkits and resources to enhance nursing education through innovative approaches.
About the South Dakota Nursing Network
The South Dakota Nursing Network (SDNN) is a worker-centered strategy group that designs programs, guides project implementation, and provides feedback to action teams with the mission of improving the nursing workforce in South Dakota.
Our Network brings together key stakeholders including the SD Board of Nursing, SD Dept of Labor Regulation, SD Dept of Health, SD Dept of Education, and SD Nurses Association to collaborate on expanding and strengthening the nursing workforce across the state.
SDNN In Action
2025 SDNN Nursing Summit
High School Recruitment Event
HOSA Career Exploration Day
HOSA Career Exploration Day
Inspiring Nursing Videos
The Joy of Nursing
An uplifting video that includes interviews of multiple registered nurses in a variety of roles talking about the reason they became a nurse and their many joys of being a nurse. This is a great video for those considering going into nursing as a career.
The Joy of Being Mental Health Nurse
A powerful video about the many different areas of mental health nursing that nurses can dedicate their careers to as they help those dealing with mental health challenges.
The Many Joys of Being a Nurse Preceptor
An informative video that includes interviews of multiple role model nurse preceptors who demonstrate the importance and need for excellent preceptors to guide our nursing students as they prepare for practice.
Impact Stories
“Coming Soon”
Nursing Student, Class of 2025
Real Full Story
“Coming Soon”
Nursing Student, Class of 2025
Real Full Story
Stay Connected
Membership to SDNN in by invitation. If you are interested in learning more or getting involved, please email [email protected].
Visit the USD Nursing Website for more information about nursing education programs.