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A Road Map to Nursing Education in
North Dakota
Julie Traynor, RN, MS, CNE
Director, Dakota Nursing Program
November 2019
Graduate
OptionsPre-licensure
Options
Registered
Nurse (RN)
BSN
Registered
Nurse (RN)
ADN
RN
to
BSN
PhD
DNP
MSN
Licensed
Practical Nurse
(LPN)PN
LPN to RN
(ADN or
BSN)
Degree Location Key
Degrees for eligibility to take the licensing
exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN)
• Certificate PN—Certificate in
Practical Nursing (1 year)
• Bismarck State College
• Dakota College at Bottineau
• Lake Region State College
• Williston State College
• AASPN—Associate of Applied
Science/Associate of Science in
Practical Nursing (2 years)
• Dickinson State University
• North Dakota State College of
Science
• Sitting Bull College
Degree Location Key
Degrees for eligibility to take the licensing
exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN)
• ADN—Associate Degree Nurse (2 years)
• Bismarck State College
• Dakota College at Bottineau
• Lake Region State College
• North Dakota State College of Science
• Williston State College
• BSN—Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (4 years)
• Dickinson State University
• Minot State University
• North Dakota State University
• Rasmussen College
• University of Jamestown
• University of Mary
• University of North Dakota
Degree Location Key
Post Licensure Programs
RN to BSN – Post licensure BSN
• Mayville State University
• All BSN programs also include RN to BSN tracks
Graduate Degrees:
• MSN—Master of Science in Nursing
• University of Mary and University of North Dakota
• DNP—Doctor of Nursing Practice
• North Dakota State University, University of Mary and
University of North Dakota
• PhD—Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
• University of North Dakota
Why should a person consider a
career in nursing?
There are many factors to consider along with many
benefits to becoming a nurse. Here are a few:
Flexibility
Fast growing occupation
Plentiful job opportunities
Ability to travel
Range of workplaces
High job demand
Opportunities for advancement
Pay Scale
Average salary for a RN
National wage averages $75,504.00 or $36.30 per hour
Average pay in ND for a RN is $65,748 or $31.61 per hour
Average salary for a LPN
National wage averages $47,050.00 per year or $22.62 per hour
Average pay in ND for an LPN is $46,405.00 or $22.31 per hour
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2018 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
A great way to quickly gain experience is to become a
Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA).
Attend scrubs or nursing camps to learn more about
nursing or an allied health career.
Take a health careers class in high school or volunteer
in a health care setting
Practice good study habits and test taking skills.
Take rigorous high school courses that include English,
chemistry, biology, algebra, physics, psychology and
computers/technology.
How can a person prepare for
a career in nursing?
The Dakota Nursing Program is a nursing education
consortium made possible through the partnership of
nursing programs at four ND community colleges.
• Bismarck State College
• Dakota College at Bottineau
• Lake Region State College
• Williston State College
The Dakota Nursing Program at each of the
campuses is fully approved by the North Dakota
Board of Nursing.
About the Dakota Nursing Programs
Educating over 300 future nurses Annually Four colleges with satellite sites
Providing Nursing Education in Rural ND!Satellite sites from 2005-2020
Bismarck State College
• Hettinger – (2019-present)
• Ashley – (2018, 2020)
• Garrison – (2018-present)
• Harvey (2011-present)
• Hazen (2011-present)
Dakota College at Bottineau
• Minot (2015-present)
• Valley City (2008-present)
• Rugby (2008-present)
Fort Berthold Community College
(2008-2012)
Lake Region State College
• Grand Forks (2015-present)
• Mayville (2011-present)
• Carrington (2010)
• Northwood (2007, 2008, 2010)
• Cooperstown (2009)
• Langdon (2008)
Williston State College
• Tioga – (2018-present)
• Watford City – (starting in
2020)
• New Town (2012-2017)
• Minot (2005-2015)
Practical Nursing Certificate
The Dakota Nursing Programs provide education leading to the
following degrees:
• Practical Nursing Certificate Program (11 months) Upon
graduation the student becomes eligible to take the national licensing
exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Paramedic to Nurse• Paramedic to Nurse Program (1 semester) Students who hold
current registration as a paramedic and have completed the nursing
general education credits can graduate with a Practical Nursing
Certificate upon completion of this bridge.
• Eligible to take the national licensing exam to become an LPN.
• Articulate to the AD program.
Degrees
• Associate Degree in Applied Science in Nursing (ADN) (2 additional
semesters after the Practical Nurse Program) Upon graduation the student
becomes eligible to take the national licensing exam to become a
Registered Nurse (RN).
• Students who are currently LPNs or who are paramedics and have taken the
bridge program can enter the ADN program as advanced standing students.
NOTE: 11% of all nurses are men!
Admission to the Practical Nursing Program
1) High School Diploma or GED Certificate
High School GPA of 2.5 or greater.
If a student has completed 12 credits of college level classes
included in the program requirements, the college GPA will be
considered instead of the HS GPA.
2) Proof of Math Skill Readiness.
a) ACT-MATH Score of 21 or higher
b) Student must have completed at minimum:
c) The developmental math course (ASC 093 or other pre-
requisite math course that would qualify a student to take
College Algebra 103) with a grade of Satisfactory or “C”
3) An ACT composite score of 19 or
a) Placement test(s) with an equivalent score
4) Students must be 18 years of age by December 31st of the year they
start the program.
5) Application and admission to the respective college is required before
applying to the nursing program. There are two application processes –
first to the college and then to the nursing program.
6) Current CPR Certification for Health Care Providers (American
Heart Association) or CPR/Health Care Provider (Red Cross) and must
be updated to remain current throughout program.
7) Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with a score of 45% or greater.
The average TEAS score for the class of 2019-2020 was 65%.
Admission to the Practical Nursing Program
To find curriculum and application
information – access the website
www.dakotanursing.org
Technology• Interactive Video Technology
o Lectures by subject matter experts taught to entire consortium
o Committee meetings, student advising and study groups
• Blackboard Learning Management System
o Student course organization
o Exams
o Communication link for students and faculty
• Web Based videos and resources provide accessibility anytime
anywhere
o Skills and instructional videos
o Lab and drug resources
• Active Learning through Games & Audience Response Systems via
student phones
• Simulation - High risk situations in a safe environment.
Quality and Success
Dakota Nursing Program AD graduates take the same national licensure exam as the baccalaureate graduates across the state and nation.
Our average NCLEX first time pass rate is frequently greater than both the state and national first time pass rates on that same exam.
Program Outcomes available at:
https://dakotanursing.org/home-2/program-outcomes/
Cost Effective Choice
If you are looking for a great nursing program…
Call, email and check out our website
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