Dr. Lyncee Monson, DNP RN CCRN CNE, is the associate dean of nursing and founding director of the BSN nursing program at NSU.
Monson’s career in nursing has been marked by commitment to excellence in nursing education and practice. She holds certifications in critical care and nurse education and has been a registered nurse at Avera St. Luke’s since 2001. She continues an active practice as an RN in the intensive care and cardiac rehabilitation units, with practice experience as a house nursing supervisor, PICC team nurse, and staff/resource nurse on the medical/surgical unit.
Monson started as a clinical instructor and guest lecturer in 2006 at Presentation College in Aberdeen and in 2013 began teaching the South Dakota State University Accelerated BSN Program. During her time with SDSU, Monson taught several theory and clinical courses, led committees and taskforces, and served as a clinical liaison, semester coordinator, and Aberdeen site coordinator.
Her teaching philosophy is centered around the idea that students must learn to be thinkers, not just data collectors. She fosters critical thinking and a love for learning utilizing powerful tools such as storytelling, humor, and case analysis that engage learners, promote stress reduction, and improve information retention. Dr. Monson lives in rural Groton and has two daughters, Hailey and Hannah.
Areas of Nursing Specialization
Critical Care
Nursing Education
Adult Medical/Surgical Nursing
Nursing Administration and Leadership
Courses Taught
Pharmacology
Simulation
Clinical application (med/surg, ICU, ER, pediatrics, community, ambulatory, senior capstone)
Patient-centered concept courses (med/surg, mental health, critical care)
Professional concept courses (ethics, communication, delegation, leadership)
Lab application (introductory and advanced assessment and skills)
Professional Memberships
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
South Dakota Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
National League for Nursing
South Dakota Organization of Nurse Leaders
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society (Rho Xi Chapter)
Rural Nurse Organization
Research Interests
Pharmacogenetics/genomics
Transition to practice
Virtual reality for simulation
Management of chronic illness
Nursing education, self-care in nursing
Rural health and access
Health practices in Anabaptist communities