We are here to provide support and guidance as you pursue your post-secondary degree. Below you will find important updates, information, and links to forms and documents that support Prairie Futures programs.

Medical Terminology Course January 2012. More information coming soon!

 

Get ready to have some fun!!!  Prairie Futures Student Social January 7th, 2012.  More information coming soon!!

 

Don't forget to watch the Prairie Futures video!!  Thanks very much to our students and their families for doing such an awesome job in the filming of the video!

Students who participate as part of the Prairie Futures program must be out of high school for at least three years or have qualifying personal circumstances that require them to reside in the area.  Pre-nursing student cohort size will not be limited and will be open to all students who are accepted into CUC, USD or LBCC and adhere to the Prairie Futures Student Code of Conduct.  Participation in the Prairie Futures pre-nursing cohort does not guarantee acceptance into the USD RN Nursing program. Students must meet USD admission requirements to enter the RN program. The Chamberlain RN cohort will be limited to a maximum of 6 seats and a minimum of 4 seats. All students are required to abide by the Prairie Futures Student Code of Conduct, participate in cohort activities and communicate with the Prairie Futures Student Coach as required.  This code of conduct is designed to protect and foster the core values of the Prairie Futures program which are: 

 

• Pursuit of excellence
• Desire to give back to the community
• Teamwork
• Professionalism
• Respect for diversity
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Pursuit of Continuous Improvement and Personal Learning

1. Students are eligible to apply for Tuition Reimbursement Scholarships after they have graduated and passed any required board exams. Exact dollar amounts are based upon funding availability and student willingness and passion to participate in community "pay it forward" activities. 

 

2. A Community Coach(s) will be assigned to each student in the pre-nursing cohort who will guide them through the program and serve as a liaison with faculty, and tutors as well as other students in the cohort. The role of the Coach(s) is to monitor each student's success, ensure the organization of a collaborative student community and encourage students to complete the program.

 

3. Tutoring subsidies are available to students.  Students are encouraged to coordinate and seek tutoring in groups when possible.  Students who require individual tutoring should communicate with the coach and work out funding arrangements. Open communication with your coach regarding tutoring needs is highly encouraged and is a very important aspect of the student/coaching relationship.  If funding is limited the coach will work with you to come up with alternative plans. Students are free to hire community tutors directly based upon their own financial capabilities and rate arrangements with the tutor.

 

4. A pool of laptop computers are available for students based upon need and may be checked out for the duration of the semester. Students must complete and sign the computer loan agreement. 

 

5. Students with Child Care and transportation issues are highly encouraged to work with the community coach to identify solutions.

 

6. Students have the opportunity to participate in College Survival and Medical Terminology courses free of charge. These courses are provided on an annual basis and designed to help ensure your success.

STEP ONE

First time & Transfer Students to USD should refer to the following link and be sure to indicate the Pierre campus nursing program when completing your application.  The nursing program in chamberlain is part of the Pierre campus.

 

http://:admissions.usd.edu.
Submit Official Transcripts to:
Higher Education Center
Attn:  Kris-Tina Pieper
4300 Cheyenne Blvd.
PO Box 250
Rapid City, SD  57709

STEP TWO
After you have been accepted into USD you will need to schedule an advisory session with Lisa Feller (Director of Nursing – USD Pierre; 605-773-6723; lisa.feller@usd.edu) to identify your course plan.

Please note that if you have never attended college then you will be advised to complete the COMPASS Placement test for English and Math. This test may be taken at the Brule County Extension Office in Chamberlain. You will need to contact this office at 605- 234-4431 beforehand to schedule an appointment.

Lower Brule Community College
PO Box 230
111 Little Partisan Ln
Lower Brule, SD , 57548

PHONE: (605) 473-9232 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting / (605) 473-9232 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

FAX: (605) 473-5462

QUESTIONS: email: natalieb@Lowerbrulecc.org

Spring 2012 TBD

The deadline for applying for Fall 2012 admission to the nursing program is February 1st. You will need to complete the application packet and return it to Lisa Feller. If you wish to participate in the chamberlain area program then please write "Chamberlain" on the form in parenthesis after Pierre and indicate it as your first choice for site locations. 

 

• Enrollment at each campus is limited. Application materials received after the deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis
• Complete the attached Nursing Application Packet <http://www.usd.edu/health-sciences/nursing/upload/nursing_app_all.pdf> .  The application packet includes:
  
  • Application
  • Physical and Mental Requirements Form
  • Plan of Study
  • Three Reference Forms
    
• Submit unofficial transcripts with Nursing application
  
  • If you are a current USD student you may print an unofficial transcript from Web Advisor.
  • Students not enrolled at USD must supply unofficial transcripts from ALL previous colleges attended
    
• Return the applications and unofficial transcripts to:  
  
  • Pierre
  • Capital University Center
  • 925 East Sioux Avenue
  • Pierre, SD 57501
  • Contact:  Lisa Feller (Lisa.Feller@usd.edu), 605-773-6725

 

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Important Documents
Computer Loan Agreement
Tutor List
Prairie Futures Key Contacts
Prairie Futures Student Directory
Prairie Futures Student Code of Conduct Policy