College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines

Nick Houge in the Simulation Center with a maniken on the table. Two other students with masks assist.

Well Prepared for Patient Care

Nursing is a calling often transmitted through experience. Many nurses credit seeing medical care administered up close or being asked to assist in an emergency procedure as inspiration for their career choice. Nick Houge is in that group.

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Student Chase Garber consults with patient during simulation lab

Leading with Compassion

After overcoming a life-changing battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and facing personal tragedies, Chase Garber realized his true calling—helping others. Now a Social Work student at the University of North Dakota, Chase is channeling his personal experiences into his studies and career.

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McKenzie Moe smiles while preparing a colorful salad in a home kitchen. She stands at the counter holding a glass bowl and mixing with a purple spoon. Fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumbers, and edamame are spread across the counter. The kitchen features light wood cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a black stove and microwave. A green houseplant is visible in the foreground.

Determination from a Distance

McKenzie Moe has learned, UND’s flexibility and supportive community can help distance students thrive.

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Supporting Students

Because of Don and Sylvia Schmid, graduate students studying Social Work receive scholarships in order to help ensure children and families are in good hands.