Action Team 1:
Future Students
Supporting the development of a nursing workforce that is representative of the state through targeted recruitment activities.
Team Overview
Purpose
Support the development ofa nursing workforce that is representative of the statethrough targeted recruitment activities.
Goals
- Promote nursitng career pathways to diverse student populations
- Connect students with scholarship opportunities
- Develop resources to help students navigate their nursing education journey
- Share stories from current students and recent graduates
Target Audience
Prospective nursing students, high school students, career changers, and those interested in exploring nursing as a passion.
Resources & Toolkits
Avera Sponsorships
Avera Sponsorships support students pursuing high-demand health care careers by providing financial assistance in exchange for a full-time work commitment at an Avera-owned facility. Available for select nursing and allied health programs, sponsorships help cover...
National Health Service Corps
The Nurse Corps programs help address critical nursing shortages nationwide by supporting both current nurses and nursing students. Through loan repayment and scholarship opportunities, Nurse Corps covers education costs or pays down nursing school debt in exchange...
Recruitment Assistance Program (RAP)
Available to CNPs, CNMs, CRNAs, along with physicians, dentists, and PAs, this program provides qualifying medical incentive payment in return for three continuous years of practice in an eligible rural community.
USD Department of Nursing
Our department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing, supporting today's health care workforce and delivery of quality patient care.
Apply to USD
Apply now to become a nursing student at USD.
SD Department of Health Resources
If you're considering a career in healthcare or in support of the healthcare field, there are a variety of career opportunities available. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced healthcare worker looking for something new, the South Dakota Department of...
Nursing Scholarship Opportunities
Discover financial assistance opportunities to help fund your nursing education in South Dakota.
USD Scholarships
University of South Dakota
- $2,500 - $5,000 per year
Merit-based scholarships for students enrolled in USD nursing programs with a minimum GPA 3.0.
Rural Healthcare Workforce Scholarship
SD Department of Health
- Up to $10,000
For students committed to working in rural South Dakota healthcare facilities after graduation.
SD Board of Nursing Scholarship
SD Department of Health
- Varies
Scholarships for students pursuing degrees in high-need nursing specialty areas in South Dakota.
Get involved with Action Team 1
Interested in supporting nursing student recruitment and helping develop resources for future nurses? Connect with us to learn more about how you can contribute to this important work.
Pictures & Updates
Nursing Lab
Campus Tour for Prospective Students
HOSA Career Exploration Day
Student Sharing Their Experience
Nursing Lab
Pinning Ceremony