Joyce University Expands Nursing Education to Residents in South Dakota, Oklahoma and Texas

Aspiring nurses in South Dakota, Oklahoma, and Texas can now prepare for RN licensure in as few as 20 months. Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences announced today that is expanding its innovative hybrid pre and post-licensure nursing programs into these states, reinforcing its commitment to providing accessible, high-quality nursing education nationwide.

Joyce University continues to purposefully expand beyond its Utah origins, now offering programs across 16 states. This continued expansion reflects Joyce University’s dedication to addressing the nationwide shortage of skilled nursing professionals through flexible, career-oriented educational pathways.

“Joyce University is driven by our shared vision to create educational opportunities that transform lives and positively impact communities,” said Josh Knotts, interim President and CEO. “Expanding into South Dakota, Oklahoma, and Texas underscores our commitment to providing students nationwide with accessible, high quality nursing education that meets the evolving needs to today’s healthcare environment.”

With this expansion, students in South Dakota, Oklahoma, and Texas will have access to Joyce University’s robust range of nursing programs, including the 20-month Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), traditional 3 year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN) for career changers. For those seeking career advancement, the university offers two online post-licensure programs: the 4 semester RN to BSN and the 3 semester MSN in Leadership.

Joyce University’s hybrid education model combines convenient online coursework with immersive, hands-on skills training at the Joyce Johnson Center of Simulation in Draper, Utah. Local clinical placements are conducted within South Dakota, Oklahoma, and Texas, allowing students to gain valuable experience within their communities.

Enrollment for South Dakota, Oklahoma, and Texas students is now open, with the next cohort beginning September 2, 2025.

For more information about Joyce University programs or employment opportunities, visit joyce.edu.

ABOUT JOYCE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1979, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences’ mission is to prepare students to serve as competent professionals, to advance their careers, and to pursue lifelong learning. Located in Draper, Utah, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students across the US graduate and launch lasting healthcare careers. With a recent expansion of its pre-licensure programs to select regional locations, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin, Joyce University’s expansion enables aspiring nurses in these regions to access the same high-quality education and opportunities that have defined the institution for decades. Join them as they continue to shape the future of healthcare, one student at a time.

Joyce University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs.

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