Debra Smith

Debra Smith

Allied Health
Nursing
Associate Dean of Allied Health/Nursing
701-671-2968
debra.smith@ndscs.edu
Wahpeton
Mayme Green Allied Health Center 213E
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NDSCS Registered Nursing program to accept new students annually beginning in fall 2019

12-13-2017
The College will start a new class of Associate in Applied Science Registered Nursing (AAS RN) students every fall beginning in 2019.

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NDSCS Registered Nursing programs receive Initial Accreditation from ACEN

05-29-2018
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has formally granted initial accreditation to the NDSCS Registered Nursing programs.

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NDSCS Practical Nursing cohort achieves 100% first-time pass rate on national exam

05-29-2018
The NDSCS Practical Nursing Southeast North Dakota cohort achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

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Sonja Fenske

Sonja Fenske

Health Information
Nursing
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Administrative Assistant
701-671-2967
sonja.fenske@ndscs.edu
Wahpeton
Mayme Green Allied Health Center 213B
Trina Fear

Trina Fear

Nursing
Associate Professor/Registered Nursing Program Coordinator
701-671-2698
trina.fear@ndscs.edu
Wahpeton
Mayme Green Allied Health Center 215
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Jeri Christiansen

Nursing
Assistant Professor/Practical Nursing Program Coordinator
701-671-2640
jeri.christiansen@ndscs.edu
Wahpeton
Mayme Green Allied Health Center 215

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NDSCS offers Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing (A.A.S. degree) and Registered Nursing (LPN to RN degree). These are selective enrollment programs and applicants must meet specific criteria for selection.

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Practical Nursing (Diploma)
Practical Nursing (A.A.S. degree)

The Practical Nursing program is for students who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing or wish transfer to an associate or bachelor’s program for nursing.

  • Type: DIploma
  • Locations: Fargo, Wahpeton
  • Cluster: Health Science


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Registered Nursing (A.A.S. degree)
Registered Nursing (A.A.S. degree)

The two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Registered Nursing program is available to applicants wishing to become a Registered Nurse.

  • Type: A.A.S. degree
  • Locations: Wahpeton
  • Cluster: Health Science


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Registered Nursing (LPN to RN degree)
Registered Nursing (A.S.N. degree)

The Associate in Science in Nursing program is available to Licensed Practical Nurses who wish to continue their nursing education and become a Registered Nurse.

  • Type: A.A.S. in Nursing or A.S.N. degree
  • Locations: Wahpeton
  • Cluster: Health Science


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Practical Nursing (Associate in Applied Science degree) 

The two-year curriculum awards an Associate in Applied Science degree in Practical Nursing. Graduates have excellent opportunity for immediate entry into the health profession and/or transfer to an associate or bachelor’s program in nursing.

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The Practical nursing program at North Dakota College of Science located in Wahpeton 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.

The Practical nursing program at North Dakota College of Science at the Fargo campus located in Fargo 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.

The Practical nursing program at North Dakota College of Science has full approval from the North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON)
919 South 7th Street, Suite 504, Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 328-9777

NDSCS Practical Nursing Program Data
Year 1st Time NLCEX Pass Rates Completion Rate Job Placement Rate

2023-24

95.45%

56%

100%

2022-23

70%

45%

100%

2021-22 81.48% 42% 100%

Pass Rate: First time NCLEX-PN pass rate
Placement Rate: Graduates who are employed within one year of graduation. Placement Rate includes employment and continuing education data.
Completion Rate: Accepted students who attended the first day of class and graduated from the program.

Practical Nursing Program and Student Learning Outcomes

Registered Nursing (Associate in Applied Science degree) - Two-Year RN

This two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Registered Nursing program is available to applicants wishing to become a Registered Nurse. As a nursing student and graduate from NDSCS, you will have many opportunities for growth and development as a professional nurse. Employment opportunities to begin your career are immediately available in multiple areas of practice. In addition, graduates will have the opportunity for transfer to an institution to obtain your Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

ACEN Seal

The Registered nursing program at North Dakota College of Science located in Wahpeton 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 Registered nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

The Registered nursing program at North Dakota College of Science has full approval from the North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON)
919 South 7th Street, Suite 504, Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 328-9777

NDSCS Registered Nursing Program Data
Year 1st Time NLCEX Pass Rates Completion Rate Job Placement Rate

2023-24

96%

61%

100%

2022-23

81.48%

75%

94%

2021-22 84.6% 78% 100%

Pass Rate: First time NCLEX-RN pass rate
Placement Rate: Graduates who are employed within one year of graduation. Placement Rate includes employment and continuing education data.
Completion Rate: Accepted students who attended the first day of class and graduated from the program.

Registered Nursing Program and Student Learning Outcomes

Registered Nursing (Associate in Science in Nursing degree) - LPN to RN

This one-year program is available to licensed practical nurses with an Associate in Science in Nursing degree (ASN) who wish to continue their nursing education and become a Registered Nurse. Graduates have an excellent opportunity for immediate employment and/or transfer to a baccalaureate or masters program for nursing.

ACEN Seal

The Registered nursing program at North Dakota College of Science located in Wahpeton 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 Registered nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

The Registered nursing program at North Dakota College of Science has full approval from the North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON)
919 South 7th Street, Suite 504, Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 328-9777

Registered Nursing Program and Student Learning Outcomes

RN to BSN Dual Acceptance Program

NDSCS to NDSU BSN Degree Progression Options with direct admit option
Click here to learn about North Dakota State University's RN to BSN Program.

Click here to learn about Minnesota State University Moorhead's RN to BSN Program.

 

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