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What Is West River Health Science Center?

We’re a partnership with the mission to help students complete their nursing education. Students complete their pre-nursing classes through BHSU and transfer seamlessly to SDSU’s nursing program in Rapid City. Monument Health and the West River Area Health Education Center support our students in their career exploration, professional development, and clinical learning. Our program provides high-quality learning to students in Rapid City and the Black Hills region.

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Pursue Your Passion

Find a Program That Fits Your Path

Take the next step toward a future filled with opportunities in the nursing profession. 

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Enroll as a Freshman

If you haven’t completed any college-level courses after graduating high school and you’d like to begin, BHSU is the place for you! Here, you’ll get an Applied Health Sciences associate degree that will set you up for success. Supportive advisors can provide admissions resources to help you get started on the application process.

Finish Pre-Nursing Requirements

If you’ve taken some college courses and aren’t sure where to head from here, you’ve come to the right place. Finishing prerequisites is the next step before applying to SDSU's Nursing Program. To ensure you’re on the proper path, reach out to an academic advisor who can help set you up for future success.

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Apply to Nursing

If you’ve completed a college pre-nursing program, let us take a minute to congratulate you! Continuing your education at a top nursing program like SDSU’s will be a fulfilling experience to add to your knowledge in healthcare. Continue pursuing your passion and let us know if we can help you along the way.