Dannica Callies

Dannica Callies serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Graduate Nursing at South Dakota State University's College of Nursing (Sioux Falls campus), holding this position since 2020 while concurrently working as a family nurse practitioner at Avel eCare since 2024.

Her academic credentials include a B.A. in Nursing from Augustana College (2009) and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) from South Dakota State University (2013).

Research focuses center on health literacy interventions, primary prevention strategies, and rural healthcare accessibility, with significant emphasis on self-care frameworks and mentorship models. Her scholarship integrates DNP project dissemination and pedagogical innovation in evidence-based clinical education.

Professional recognition includes:

• Horizon Health Care Inaugural Provider of the Year Award (2016)
• Center for Independence Distinguished Provider Award (2014)

She directs curriculum development as Bylaws and College of Nursing Handbook Subcommittee Chair (2022-2025), contributes to the NONPF DNP Project Taskforce, and holds leadership roles in the Nurse Practitioner Association of South Dakota. Current research funding includes a South Dakota College of Nursing Seed Grant for 'Exploring Health Literacy among Youth Adults' (2024-2025) and HRSA support for the MHAPP Residency Program addressing mental health workforce development.