Nursing Program

The nursing program at Presentation College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other South Dakota colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Presentation College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for more than 32 years.

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Presentation College

490 Piya Wiconi Road, Kyle, SD

Presentation College provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The low student to teacher ratio and access to teachers is due primarily to the limited enrollment, around 700 students, maintained by Presentation College.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Nursing
• Social Work
• Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
• Surgical Technologist
• Radiologic Technology

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Presentation College. Scores within the range of 17 - 21 on the ACT or 1010 - 1330 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for getting accepted. 75% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 47 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $17,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Presentation College. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $4,500 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

Athletic programs are available at Presentation College through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the Presentation College website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Presentation College offers a bachelor's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).