South Dakota Nurses Association

03/05/2026

Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed a bill that will move to ban the purchase of sugary drinks with food assistance benefits in South Dakota.

03/04/2026

2026 SDNA Spring Workshop Registration Here...

Please join us for the 2026 SDNA District 10 Spring Workshop, "The Many Voices of Nursing: Strengthening Health Across South Dakota." This is an accredited event for 4 *NCPD contact bours. The day...

03/04/2026

SDNF Scholarship Spotlights!!
Part 4:

The Carol and Bruce Anderson Memorial Family Nursing Scholarship awards $1,000 to pre-licensure nursing students from Britton or surrounding counties who are beginning their nursing careers and demonstrate strong community ties and compassion. This scholarship honors Carol Anderson’s legacy by supporting students committed to nursing education, compassion, and service in South Dakota communities.
• Eligibility highlights:
o Must be a South Dakota resident, with preference for those from Britton or nearby counties (Marshall, Brown, Day, Roberts, McPherson, Edmunds, Faulk, Spink)
o Accepted into a pre-licensure RN program (associate or baccalaureate) at Augustana University, Lake Area Technical College, Sisseton Wahpeton College, or SDSU
o Submit resume, transcripts, recommendation letters, and a personal statement
• Deadline: October 1, 2026
• Award Date: Spring Semester 2027

The SDNF Research Grant awards up to $2,000 to support advanced-degree RNs leading practice-based research that aims to improve patient outcomes and advance nursing practice in South Dakota. This grant reflects SDNF’s mission to advance nursing through education, service, and research.
• Eligibility highlights:
o Principal Investigator must be a current SDNA member
o Hold an unencumbered RN license (South Dakota or compact state)
o Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing (or related field) required
o Research must be conducted in South Dakota with SD nurses involved in the study
o Project duration up to 12 months; final report and presentation required
• Deadline: October 1, 2026
• Award Date: December 2026 funding release
o Present findings at a statewide SDNA event in 2027

03/04/2026

Hey Nursing students!! Stop by the Nursing Career Fair from 12pm-2pm tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3rd for full-time job and internship opportunities. There will be opportunities for Pre-Nursing and current Nursing students!

02/18/2026

The impact of nurse well-being reaches far beyond individual caregivers. When nurses feel supported, they can better care for patients, colleagues, and communities. Through ANF’s Nurse Well-Being: Building Peer & Leadership Support program, nurses are experiencing meaningful change in how they are seen and supported at work.

A legacy gift to the American Nurses Foundation helps sustain programs that ensure nurses receive the support they need to thrive now and in the future.

Learn more about making a legacy of impact for nurses here. https://ow.ly/GOea50Yh0V7

02/18/2026

How dangerous is measles? An expert explains the serious complications parents should know—including immune amnesia that leaves kids vulnerable for years.

02/18/2026

Hey nursing teams! How is your squad making a real difference in patient care? The 2026 All Pro Nursing Team Award wants to recognize YOU! Tell them what makes your team special!! The deadline extended to March 9th!!
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02/13/2026

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Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, president of the American Nurses Association, on being named to TIME’s 2026 TIME100 Health List of the world’s most influential leaders in health.

Recognized in the Titan category, Jennifer was honored for her leadership advancing policies that expand access to care, elevate nurses as essential leaders in healthcare delivery, and remove barriers that prevent nurses, including Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, from practicing to the full extent of their education and training. TIME also cited her work mobilizing national advocacy to protect access to nursing education and strengthen the future nursing workforce.

This recognition reflects The Power of Nurses™ to shape healthcare systems and improve health outcomes worldwide.

Read more in our press release: https://americannurs.es/time100

02/13/2026

Students and faculty attended the SD Nurses Day at the Legislature this week!

02/13/2026

Here's the official 2026 SDNA Nurses Day at the Legislature pic from Governor Rhoden's office. Thank you, Governor Rhoden! And thank you to all of our amazing attendees!