College of Nursing Undergraduate Nursing Department Nursing Student Handbook Health Service

HEALTH SERVICE

A. BROOKINGS CAMPUS

The Student Health Service is available and is staffed by a comprehensive team of doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses and administrative personnel that are available to meet most outpatient needs of students seeking health care.  For further information regarding hours open, care available, insurance needs and problems, etc. please contact the Health Service, 688-5588, West Hall.

B. RAPID CITY CAMPUS

Student Health Services are located at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (394-2354). The hours that services are available vary from semester to semester. Health services provided include laboratory and diagnostic x-ray services, some treatments, recommended immunizations, medications and dressings.

HEALTH COVERAGE FOR OFF-CAMPUS BENEFITS

A. BROOKINGS CAMPUS

During the clinical sequence nursing students practice in Brookings and several surrounding communities including Sioux Falls, Watertown and a number of county agencies.  While practicing off campus, most students will commute from Brookings and in most cases can continue to use Student Health Clinic for health care.  In the rare event that the student requires health care while off-campus the SDSU Health Clinic may provide partial reimbursement.  Those students enrolled in regularly scheduled off-campus classes, field laboratory experiences, or internships, who have paid the University Activity Fee, may be eligible to have a portion of the medical care costs covered by the Student Health Clinic’s schedule of off-campus benefits.  Inquire at the Student Health Clinic for further information.  Students are encouraged to purchase student health insurance.  Call Health Services 688-5588, West Hall for more information. 

FEE FOR SERVICES
For clarification of costs and reimbursement, contact the Student Health Service.

B. RAPID CITY CAMPUS

Medical expenses incurred as a result of care at another facility other than those mentioned as covered at SDSM&T student health are the responsibility of the student.  For further information, please call SDSM&T Health Service (605) 394-2354 or Creekside Family Practice (605)-341-1208.
 

C. SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE
Students are encouraged to purchase or show evidence of Supplemental Health Insurance coverage for hospitalization, surgery and further emergency coverage that may be beyond the scope of the Student Health Insurance.  An insurance brochure is available from the Brookings Health Service on request.

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Last Update: January 2005  Published by Dr. Gloria P. Craig  Maintained by Vickie Prussman South Dakota State University  College of Nursing Nursing Student Handbook