The University of South Dakota operated a satellite-nursing program at Pine Ridge from 1972 to 1984 and at Rosebud from 1972 to 1983. In 1986, Oglala Lakota College received approval from the South Dakota Board of Nursing to operate its own nursing program and provide individuals with the opportunity to earn an Associate of Arts Degree in Nursing. Upon completion of the curriculum, the student is
eligible to take the National Licensing Examination (NCLEX) for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse. Designed to meet the needs of adult learners, the program can be completed in three-four years.