South Dakota Nurses Association

08/18/2026

Urge your legislators to support nurses and patients by cosponsoring the Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act

08/18/2026

We show up, wherever people are.

Our volunteers find them and meet them with compassion, medical care, and hope - no matter where they sleep.

Thank you to our volunteers, partners, and supporters who make it possible for us to keep going wherever we're needed. 🧡

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

07/16/2026

Reminder: LPNs are eligible to join the SDNA right now and will be eligible for membership SDNA-ANA and to hold every office in 2027!

🩺✨ The countdown is on! ✨🩺

We are so excited to celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion, and achievements of our newest RN and LPN graduates. Please join us for the Mitchell Technical College Nursing Pinning Ceremony. 💙💚

07/16/2026

The SDNA's Dawn Warren!

VIEWPOINT: "It is not uncommon for a farmer in South Dakota to have to drive two hours one way to get basic health care and further to get advanced care," Dawn R. Warren writes.

Read more: https://www.thedakotascout.com/p/viewpoint-the-need-for-more-nurses

07/14/2026

SDNF Scholarship Spotlights!!
Part 3:

The Nurse Practitioner Association of South Dakota (NPASD) Scholarship awards $1,000 to nurse practitioner students committed to completing clinical training and practicing as an NP in South Dakota while contributing to professional service and leadership. This scholarship fosters NP education and supports future providers dedicated to serving communities across South Dakota.
• Eligibility highlights:
o Must be enrolled and in good standing in an accredited NP program at a non-profit university
o Majority of clinical experiences completed in South Dakota
o Current NPASD membership required
o Submit a written statement of intent to practice in South Dakota and your vision of the NP role
o Commitment to post-award activities: conference attendance, article submission, or service on the NPASD board
• Deadline: October 1, 2026
• Award Date: Spring Semester 2027

The SDANA Future Fund Scholarship awards $1,000 to second-year nurse anesthesia students planning to practice as CRNAs in South Dakota after graduation. The South Dakota Association of Nurse Anesthetists created this scholarship to strengthen the anesthesia workforce in our state and support SRNAs on their path to becoming CRNAs.
• Eligibility highlights:
o Must be a second-year nurse anesthesia student enrolled in an accredited South Dakota program
o Must demonstrate intent to practice anesthesia in South Dakota after graduation
o Submit transcript, resume, and statement of anesthesia practice goals
• Deadline: October 1, 2026
• Award Date: Spring Semester 2027

07/14/2026

SDNF Scholarship Spotlights!!
Part 2:

The Phi Chapter Scholarship awards $1,000 to first-semester SDSU undergraduate nursing students who demonstrate academic excellence and thoughtful reflection on what it means to become a nurse scholar.
• Eligibility highlights:
o Student enrolled in the first semester (or just completed the first semester) of the SDSU undergraduate nursing program
o Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
o Submit a short essay (2 pages max) on one of these topics:
• What a Scholarship Means to My Career as a Nurse
• How This Scholarship Will Guide My Nursing Career
• What It Means to Be a Nurse Scholar
o May apply more than once, but can only be awarded once
• Deadline: October 1, 2026
• Award Date: Spring Semester 2027


The SDNA Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship awards $1,000 to a baccalaureate nursing student in South Dakota who is actively engaged in professional organizations and committed to nursing leadership, education, and service in their journey toward becoming an RN.
• Eligibility highlights:
o Must be a South Dakota resident (preference for those from SDNA District 4 counties: Brown, Campbell, Day, Edmunds, Faulk, Marshall, McPherson, Spink, Walworth)
o Enrolled in any accredited baccalaureate nursing program in South Dakota
o Senior in good academic standing at time of award
o Preference for students actively involved in SDSNA (Student Nurses Association)
o Must submit a letter of recommendation and a personal statement on career goals and commitment to nursing education, research, service, and professional involvement
• Deadline: October 1, 2026
• Award Date: Spring Semester 2027

07/14/2026

SDNF Scholarship Spotlights!!
Part 1:

The Dr. Carl and Leona Stadler Scholarship provides $2,000 for early undergraduate nursing students in South Dakota who demonstrate compassion, leadership, and a commitment to patient advocacy. This scholarship was established to honor Dr. Carl and Leona Stadler’s legacy of supporting nursing education and advancing health care in our state.
• Eligibility highlights:
o Must be a South Dakota resident (preference given to enrolled members of a recognized tribal nation in SD).
o Currently enrolled in Semester 1 or 2 of a standard undergraduate nursing program.
o Submit a personal statement reflecting qualities of patient advocacy, education, compassion, and leadership.
• Deadline: October 1, 2026
• Award Date: Spring Semester 2027

The Rita H. Walsh Scholarship awards $2,000 to nursing students committed to advocacy, compassion, and leadership in patient care. This scholarship was created to honor Rita H. Walsh’s dedication to nursing and her belief in empowering nurses to lead with compassion and advocacy.
• Eligibility highlights:
o South Dakota resident
o Current SD RN license (if already an RN)
o Enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral nursing program
o Must demonstrate patient advocacy, patient education, compassion, and leadership through a personal statement and recommendations
• Deadline: October 1, 2026
• Award Date: Spring Semester 2027�
The Thomas E. and Marianne M. Stenvig Scholarship awards $1,000 to support the educational goals of male registered nurses advancing their careers. This scholarship reflects the Stenvig family’s commitment to encouraging educational growth and professional leadership among South Dakota nurses.
• Eligibility highlights:
o Current South Dakota resident
o Current South Dakota RN license
o Male RN pursuing a graduate degree in nursing or a related field at an accredited university
o SDNA membership preferred
o Demonstrated leadership, compassion, professional involvement, and service to the community
• Deadline: October 1, 2026
• Award Date: Spring Semester 2027

07/14/2026

This year's surplus came from higher-than-expected revenue and multi-million-dollar reversions from state agencies.