College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines

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Nutrition & Dietetics

Preceptors & Field Instructors Needed

Are you a working professional in nursing, nutrition & dietetics, or social work? Share your knowledge with CNPD students through hands-on teaching and mentorship.

Nursing, contact Angie Novak, angela.c.novak@UND.edu, 701.777.4556
Nutrition & Dietetics, contact UND.nutritiondietetics@UND.edu, 701.777.2539
Social Work, contact Jennifer Schlinger, jennifer.schlinger@UND.edu, 701.777.4544

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Latest CNPD News

UND Launches New Degree Programs, Expanding Opportunities in Nursing and Beyond

by Joe Banish Published originally in UND Today. New bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs promise to fill positions vital to state’s workforce UND Aerospace’s helicopter fleet is pictured near its hangar at the Grand Forks International Airport. Photo by Windland Photography & Design. Four new degree programs have been launched at UND, all with an […]

CNPD Research News | July 2026

Recent Research & Scholarship Activities Reported activities can also be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Reported as of July 7, 2026. Congratulations! Dr. Jennifer Schlinger and Dr. Deborah Worley (UND CEHD) published a book chapter, “Teaching About Trauma: Theories, Models, and Practice” in the book “Trauma-Informed Practice in Higher Education”. Dr. […]

Dr. Jeffrey Anvari-Clark in The Conversation: Even in conservative North Dakota, some socialist institutions thrive

Institutions such as state-owned bank and mill have helped North Dakota prosper, writes UND scholar in The Conversation The North Dakota Mill and Elevator, shown here in 1957, is both the largest flour mill and the only state-owned milling facility in the United States. North Dakota Historical Society photo Editor’s note: On July 10, The Conversation published an […]

Celebrate Homecoming 2026 with the CNPD

Join us in celebrating Homecoming 2026 with the University of North Dakota’s College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines! UND Homecoming Week is scheduled for Sept. 28 – Oct. 3, 2026. We have a series of exciting events lined up to reconnect with our alumni and supporters. CNPD Homecoming Events Saturday, October 3 – CNPD’s Sweet […]