In 2002, the South Dakota Center for Nursing Workforce (CNW) was established to address nursing workforce supply, demand, recruitment, retention, educational preparation, and utilization of nurses. Associated laws: SDCL 36-9-95 and 36-9-96.
The CNW partners with stakeholders to promote strategies to address the nursing workforce and strives to ensure access to the most recent nursing data from across the state to provide a clear picture of South Dakota's nursing workforce.
Nursing Associations
Access a collection of South Dakota associations along with national nursing- and health-related organizations.
Nurse Preceptor Course
The Nurse Preceptor Course introduces student nurse preceptors to the precepting experience.
SD Center for Nursing Workforce Reports
Access the collection of South Dakota Center for Nursing Workforce reports and data.
SD Center for Nursing Workforce Symposium
Learn about the South Dakota Center for Nursing Workforce Symposium that is coming up or the most recent event.