South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY
Article 20:48 - NURSES
Chapter 20:48:07 - Approval of nursing education programs
Section 20:48:07:22 - Qualifications of administrator of nursing education program

(1) In a program offering the practical nurse certificate or diploma, a minimum of a graduate degree in nursing or bachelors degree in nursing with a graduate degree in another field, and a minimum of two years of experience in clinical nursing, nursing administration, or nursing education, or any combination of such experience, preferably in a practical nursing program. If an administrator does not possess a graduate degree, a plan of study (to obtain the degree) must be submitted. A maximum of five years is allowed for completion of the graduate degree;

(2) In a program offering an associate degree in nursing, a minimum of a master's degree with a major in nursing and a minimum of seven years of experience in clinical nursing, nursing administration, or nursing education, or any combination of such experience, preferably in an associate degree program;

(3) In a program offering a baccalaureate degree in nursing, a minimum of a doctoral degree, with graduate preparation in nursing at either the master's or doctoral level, and a minimum of seven years of experience in clinical nursing, nursing administration, or nursing education, or any combination of such experience, preferably in a baccalaureate degree program; or

(4) In an education program offering an advanced practice nursing program, a minimum of a doctoral degree in a health-related field, active, unencumbered registered nurse and advanced practice nurse licenses, current national advanced practice nurse certification, a minimum of two years of clinical experience as an advanced practice nurse; and a minimum of seven years of experience in clinical nursing, nursing administration, nursing education, or any combination of such experience, preferably in a baccalaureate or graduate degree program. If the administrator does not hold an advanced practice nurse license in the same role and population focus area as the advance practice nurse tract offered in the education program, the administrator shall appoint a lead faculty member who meets the qualifications. The lead faculty member is responsible for development of the curriculum and coordination of the advanced practice educational component of the program.