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

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 […]

Meet the Faculty Shaping UND’s Nurse Anesthesia D.N.P. Program

Each January, National CRNA Week offers an opportunity to recognize the vital role Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play in healthcare and the educators who prepare the next generation of anesthesia experts. At the University of North Dakota College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD), the Nurse Anesthesia D.N.P. program is grounded in academic excellence, […]

Poster submissions welcome for UND’s Disability Awareness Day 2026

The call for poster submissions for the 2026 UND Disability Awareness Day event is now open. Next year’s Disability Awareness Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the UND Memorial Union Ballroom on Monday, March 16, 2026. This annual event highlights our university’s collective commitment to inclusion, accessibility, innovation, and disability awareness across the University […]