Nursing
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Nursing Program
Klinefelter Hall, 4th Floor
dsu.nursing@dickinsonstate.edu
Call 701-502-4428
If you are interested in a career in nursing or would like more information about the nursing programs DSU offers, please reach out or complete the Nursing Program Inquiry Form.
About the Program
At Dickinson State University, our nursing programs are designed to meet students where they are and prepare them for where they want to go. Whether you’re exploring nursing for the first time or looking to build on previous experience, DSU offers flexible pathways to support your goals. We offer a fast-track Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate and a comprehensive four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Our curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, professional readiness, and compassionate patient care. No matter which path you choose, DSU is committed to helping you develop into a confident, practice-ready nurse in order to make a meaningful impact in our community.
Please review our new pathway options carefully, it is recommended students who want to earn the registered nurse credentials enroll in the traditional RN program (BSN). Those looking to enter the workforce quickly should enroll in the PN Certificate Program. If you have any questions about which program would be best for you, please reach out!
Students are also able to jumpstart their nursing career with Dickinson State University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. This program is designed as a streamline, four-year degree that takes you directly from admission to graduation. Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN® exam, opening doors to a variety of career paths in hospitals, clinics, and specialized nursing fields.
Applications are open August 1 to October 15
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program prepares students with basic, hands-on patient care in a variety of healthcare settings such as long-term care facilities, hospitals, and clinics. DSU will provide students with supplies for their training including stethoscopes, gait belts, and blood pressure cuffs. This one-semester course encompasses didactic, lab, and clinical learning opportunities to best prepare for the certification exam upon completion of the course.
Dickinson State University’s Nursing Programs—Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)—are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) through Fall 2029. Both programs are fully approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing and the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. These accreditations and approvals reflect our commitment to high-quality nursing education and adherence to rigorous national and state standards.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program and the Practical Nursing Certificate 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
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
919 S. 7th St., Suite 504
Bismarck, ND 58504-5881
701-328-9777
Further information can be found at www.ndbon.org.
Student Testimonials
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