College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines

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Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, you’re always part of the CNPD community.

We welcome our Alumni and Friends from Nursing, Social Work, and Nutrition & Dietetics.

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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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Hailey Aafedt

haileyh@UNDfoundation.org
701.777.5608

Maridee Shogren

maridee.shogren@UND.edu
701.777.4529

Upcoming Events

Latest CNPD News

Pack the Pantry unites UND against food insecurity

January 22, 2026 by Walter Criswell for UND Today College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines challenge rallies UND community, addresses issue that affects up to one-third of UND students The College of Nursing & Professional Discipline’s Pack the Pantry challenge will return Feb. 19 to March 5, 2026 to support UND’s Food for Thought pantry. […]

CNPD Event Addresses Food Insecurity

The College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) invites faculty, staff, and students to attend Feeding Futures, a presentation highlighting the impact of food insecurity on UND students. Through a series of short presentations, CNPD faculty and student leaders from Nutrition & Dietetics, Nursing, and Social Work will explore how food insecurity affects student well-being, […]

Advance Your Career with UND’s Full-Time Online Advanced Generalist MSW

The University of North Dakota Department of Social Work is expanding access to graduate education with the launch of a new, full-time online option for the Advanced Generalist specialization in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program, beginning Summer 2026. Designed for motivated students seeking a faster pathway to advanced generalist social work practice, this […]

New Semester, New Stories from UND Nutrition & Dietetics

In its latest alumni and friends e-news, the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics is excited to share its top stories, highlighting the impact of its programs, research, and community initiatives. 💌 Alumni: Stay in the loop! If you aren’t receiving these updates, make sure your contact information is current. Update your info here: UND Alumni Update Your Information […]