The design team of TSP + Kahler Slater collaborated with Black Hills State University and South Dakota State University to create new state-of-the-art experiential nursing education facilities at the Black Hills State University-Rapid City campus.

The Monument West River Health Science Center is a collaborative initiative between BHSU, SDSU, and Monument Health dedicated to preparing students for successful nursing careers through a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Approximately 10,000 square feet of the existing building at the BHSU-Rapid City campus was renovated to provide a testing center, active learning classroom, faculty and administrative offices, and student study and lounge spaces. The main student lounge area is centrally located in the building and offers food and beverage vending options, as well as flexible individual and group study zones. This space is designed as the social hub of the Center, providing a location for students, staff, and faculty to gather and collaborate.

The 31,000-square-foot addition houses the Native American Nursing Education Center (NANEC), an active learning classroom, nursing simulation spaces, breakout rooms, and faculty offices. The simulation spaces provide hands-on experience in simulated hospital rooms, exam rooms, home environments, and skills lab where students practice simulated health care scenarios. These simulations are recorded, played back, and debriefed with faculty in breakout rooms where students learn how to improve technique and care. The NANEC suite provides a home for Native American students to study and receive support during their education, and to gather and learn with and from the broader Native American community.

The Center’s state-of-the-art facilities provide an environment for education, innovation, and success.

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