Nursing
You will graduate from our nursing program with the ability to make a significant impact, improving both the health and quality of life of the people in your care. Our goal is to foster your development into a knowledgeable healthcare professional who’s prepared to serve in a continually evolving healthcare environment.
When you complete the program, you will be qualified to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Licensed Practical Nurses or Registered Nurses, as required by the North Dakota State Board of Nursing for licensure as an LPN or RN.
Bachelor's Degrees
Associate Degrees
Associate in Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Associate in Science - Allied Health
Certificates
Admission Requirements
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
The practical nursing program at Dickinson State University, located in Dickinson, ND, is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
The Bachelor of Science in nursing program at Dickinson State University at the Dickinson State University campus in Dickinson, North Dakota is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Bachelor of Science in nursing program is continuing accreditation with conditions.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
Public notice of upcoming accreditation review visit by the ACEN
The Dickinson State University Department of Nursing wishes to announce that it will host a face to face site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associate of Applied Science in Practical Nursing (AASPN) Program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 1:00-1:30 p.m. MT on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Klinefelter Hall Room 415, located on the Dickinson State University campus at 291 Campus Drive, Dickinson, ND.
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to:
Dr. Nell Ard, Interim Chief Executive Officer
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Or email: nard@acenursing.org
All written comments should be received by the ACEN by August 28, 2023.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
The AASPN and BSN programs are approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. The Board’s address is: 919 South 7th St., Suite 504, Bismarck, ND 58504-5881. The Board’s phone number is: 701-328-9777. Their website can be found at www.ndbon.org
Graduate Achievement Data
|
Year |
DSU NCLEX Pass Rate |
Job Placement Rate (up to 6 months post-graduation) |
Program Completion Rate (@1.5 years length of curriculum plan) |
|
2020 |
91% |
46% |
65% |
|
2021 |
94.4% |
94% |
67% |
|
2022 |
92.86% |
61% |
76% |
|
2023 |
95.65% |
Collected in November |
75% |
|
Year |
DSU NCLEX Pass Rate |
Job Placement Rate (up to 6 months post-graduation) |
Program Completion Rate (@1.5 years length of curriculum plan) |
|
2020 |
82% |
100% |
94% |
|
2021 |
85.7% |
100% |
100% |
|
2022 |
66.67% |
100% |
83% |
|
2023 |
100% |
Collected in November |
86.6% |
Applications
Complete this form to submit your application to the AASPN program. Submit via email address on application form, print form and mail to address on application form OR fax form to number listed.
View Associate in Applied Science in Practical Nursing (AASPN) Application form
Complete this form to submit your application to the BSN Completion program. Submit via email address on application form, print form and mail to address on application form OR fax form to number listed.
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