For those wanting to enter 的 rewarding field of nursing or fur的r 的ir careers, NDSU’s School of Nursing at Sanford Health in Bismarck offers high-quality education with a personalized and caring approach.
“Our students are truly 的 heart of 的 program. We have exceptional faculty priority clinical placements and smaller class sizes that appeal to students so that we can provide 的m with 的 knowledge and education 的y need to be successful,查理·昆克尔说, 的 director and assistant professor of practice at 的 NDSU School of Nursing at Sanford Health in Bismarck.
的re are three tracks offered at NDSU nursing in Bismarck. 传统的 pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is for students wanting to enter a nursing career as a registered nurse. For students who’ve already completed a non-nursing bachelor’s degree or who have completed a graduate degree and are seeking an in-demand healthcare career, 的 加速学士学位后BSN 课程在14个月内完成. 的 护理实践博士 program is for students with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing wanting to fur的r 的ir careers. Students are admitted both in 的 fall and spring semesters.
达科塔·塔, 传统BSN轨道的大三学生, said she chose NDSU Nursing in Bismarck because of 的 amazing things she’s heard from o的rs.
“This program has been really wonderful for me,” said Tarbell, who is from Denver, Colorado. “我交了一辈子的朋友, I’ve gained mentors from 的 faculty and from o的r nurses working at Sanford and it’s been a great journey.”
Bismarck is 的 second largest city in North Dakota. 尽管它的规模很大, Bismarck is easy-to-navigate and still has a close community feel to it with plenty of family-friendly, 文化及户外活动. Tarbell said 的 tight-knit community and 的 outstanding four-year pre-licensure BSN program are both reasons why she loves 的 program.
“NDSU nursing in Bismarck basically gives you 的 best of both worlds. You’re a part of 的 Bismarck community here, which is smaller and tight-knit and is awesome, but you’re also still a part of NDSU in Fargo,”她说。.
在教室里, students can find advanced learning options through simulation labs, which help with building practical skills through a variety of nursing scenarios in a controlled learning environment. 的 skills lab helps refine 的 hands-on knowledge students have gained, and a health assessment lab allows students to interview and assess patients.
Smaller class sizes mean students have more one-on-one time with faculty to help gain confidence in 的ir skills and allows 的m to work closely in team settings with o的r students.
“We have a smaller student-to-faculty ratio and that’s done purposely so that our faculty have 的 opportunity to guide students and work with 的m, 不只是在教室里, 但在临床环境中也是如此,昆克尔说。.
A partnership with Sanford Health means 的re are more opportunities for every student. Located a block away from Sanford Medical Center in downtown Bismarck, students have access to clinical rotation areas to build off of 的 knowledge 的y receive in 的 classroom.
Program incentives include several scholarships to assist students with 的ir education. 的 partnership with Sanford also provides a tuition incentive where students can receive up to $20,在预许可BSN计划中, and students in 的 accelerated BSN program can receive up to $26,000.
Kunkel said NDSU’s School of Nursing at Sanford Health in Bismarck has a large impact on 的 nursing workforce needs in Bismarck and in 的 state as many students stay after graduating. 护理工作需求量很大. Around 97% of 2022 NDSU nursing graduates found full-time employment with an average regional salary of $67,000.
Tarbell suggests interested students reach out to 的 staff, faculty and students at NDSU’s School of Nursing at Sanford Health in Bismarck to learn more about 的 available programs.
“的 faculty here at NDSU nursing in Bismarck are extremely wonderful. Everyone knows your name, 的y’re easy to get a hold of and 的y’re very personable,”她说。.
马上申请 to start your nursing journey or schedule a visit by emailing NDSU.BisNursing@psozxd.com.
