Native American Nursing Education Center Pre-Nursing Summit

Considering a career in nursing?

The Native American Nursing Education Center holds the Nursing O铆膷himani, a prenursing summit, in Rapid City. The summit is open to Native American high school students 鈥 those entering grades nine-12 and beyond in the fall.

It features sessions focused on nursing care, the science behind many medical activities and even a tour of an ambulance and a Flight for Life helicopter. There will be opportunities for hands-on experiences and to hear from professionals in the field.

Sessions will be led by 蘑菇传媒 College of Nursing faculty, Black Hills State University Science faculty and medical professionals from the Black Hills.

Registration Fee: $0

Reimbursable overnight accommodation may be available to groups coming from a distance provided they are chaperoned by an adult.

Summit Dates

July 7-9, 2026

Rapid City, South Dakota

Black Hills State University-Rapid City