College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines

Department of Nursing

For over 100 years, the Department of Nursing has produced some of the finest nursing graduates in the nation.

Whether you are beginning your nursing career or seeking more advanced education in the nursing profession, we have an option for you!

Registered Nursing (RN) workforce expected growth by 2031. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Statistic

92%

NCLEX First Time Pass Rate (5 year average 2018-2022) compared to 84% nationwide.

Two nursing students complete a clinical exercise in the Simulation Center.

Simulation Provides Clinical Experience in Safe Environment

Students experience realistic clinical experience on campus in our CRSC. Simulation provides the students with practice and increases their confidence while giving them the skills and knowledge they will need to be successful practitioners.

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I knew about the reputation that UND had, that it produces phenomenal nurses, and that it was quite the challenge... but I was up for the challenge.Naomi Gross '21Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Programs & Degrees

Undergraduate Programs

UND's undergraduate education in Nursing prepares future leaders in health care. Offering an on-campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program and online (R.N. to B.S.N.) program, you are bound to find a quality education that fits your lifestyle and needs.

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Graduate Programs

The UND College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines recognizes that practicing nurses may not be able to relocate to complete their graduate education. The CNPD offers many of its graduate courses - even some entire programs - online, with clinical placements as near the students' home location as possible.

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Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master of science degree with a major in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at UND are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

CCNE Accreditation

The Nurse Anesthesia Doctor of Nursing Practice degree is also accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

COA Nurse Anesthesia