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CNPD Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Social Work faculty and students are actively involved in interdisciplinary research and training projects.
Research
Research
Inside CNPD Research
Current Research & Projects
CNPD faculty and students are actively involved in interdisciplinary research and training projects.
Publications & Presentations
Our many faculty publications, papers, and presentations reflect broad expertise and interest in nursing, nutrition & dietetics, and social work.
Resources
Pre and Post Award Support
The CNPD Accounting & Grants Specialist is available to support faculty with research, scholarship, and funded programs.
Internal Faculty Funding Opportunities
The College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines has funds available to jump-start scholarly activities for CNPD faculty.
Centers
Northern Plains Center for Behavioral Research
Located adjacent to the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines, the center houses research and research training spaces.
Recruitment & Retention of American Indians into Nursing
The RAIN program provides academic support and assistance to American Indian students seeking a nursing degree - pre-nursing through doctorate.
Children & Family Services Training Center
Serves as the primary training agency for child welfare services in North Dakota.
North Dakota Nursing Research Collaborative
A diverse group of state-wide nurse researchers, expert clinicians, and nursing leaders working together to conduct interprofessional research with the aims of demonstrating the value of the nursing workforce while improving health care outcomes.
Our students are active and involved with research.
Research & Scholarship Day
CNPD students are encouraged to participate in a day of celebrating research, collaboration, scholarship, and creative activities.
CNPD Student Resources
Explore student resources at the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines at UND.
UND Division of Research & Economic Development
The hallmark of a major research university is its ability to link students and faculty across all disciplines toward the creation of new ideas and the generation of new technologies.
Undergraduate Research
Helping undergraduate students find and get involved in research projects and connect with faculty who are interested in their research.
CNPD Research News
Exploring Ideas, Impacting Practice: 2025 CNPD Research & Scholarship Day
The 2025 University of North Dakota College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) Research and Scholarship Day celebrated student scholarly work in Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Social Work. “We have such a great variety of topics today, and posters from all three of our departments in the college,” stated CNPD Dean Dr. Maridee Shogren […]
5/2/2025
2:46PM
CNPD presents Faculty Research & Scholarship Contribution Award to Dr. Nathaniel Johnson
The University of North Dakota College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is proud to announce Dr. Nathaniel Johnson, Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, is the recipient of the 2024-2025 Faculty Research & Scholarship Contribution Award in the Tenure-Track Faculty category. This prestigious recognition honors faculty members who have made significant […]
5/1/2025
11:12AM
Dr. Christina Erickson in The Conversation: On spanking and its effects on children
No studies have shown positive long-term benefits from spanking, says Christina Erickson, associate dean A map outlining the legality of corporal punishment in the United States. “Cpmap” by Frenzie23 is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Editor’s note: On April 18, The Conversation published a Q&A featuring Christina Erickson, associate dean of the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines. […]
4/23/2025
8:29AM
Your Network Might Be the Best Medicine, says Dr. Jeffrey Anvari-Clark
Maintaining social, professional networks is key to recovery, UND scholar writes in The Conversation “Unemployment Office” by Bytemarks is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Editor’s note: On March 27, The Conversation published an article authored by Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, assistant professor of Social Work. The article outlines the harmful effects of unemployment, and what those experiencing it can do to remedy […]
4/8/2025
9:07AM