Nursing
Delivery Method: On Campus / Satellite Sites
Program Begins: Fall Only
Program Description
The Nursing Program is a 1 + 1, Practical Nurse Certificate to Associate Degree Nurse (RN) Program. The program is part of the Dakota Nursing Program, a collaborative effort between Bismarck State College, Dakota College at Bottineau, Lake Region State College, and Williston State College.
Classroom education is delivered by instructors on campus and from other colleges within the consortium through the Interactive Video Network (IVN) system. Some courses/components will be offered in an online format. Laboratory and simulation practice occurs at each location. Clinical opportunities are arranged locally.
This program is also offered at North Dakota satellite site locations in Hazen, Harvey, Garrison, Ashley, and Hettinger.
Preparation
A strong science background is recommended with high school preparation in the biological sciences, especially anatomy and physiology, mathematics (at least Algebra II), and Certified Nursing Assistant training.
Program Requirements
See Practical Nursing Program or Associate Degree Program Prerequisites.
This program receives funding from the U.S. Department of Labor; therefore, veterans and eligible spouses receive priority of service over non-covered persons. (20 CFR 1010)
Career Opportunities
Graduates of nursing programs are in high demand in North Dakota and throughout the United States. The Nursing Program prepares an individual to practice nursing independently, inter-dependently, and safely to individuals in a variety of settings.
Career Possibilities for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs): Clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and acute care centers.
Career Possibilities for Registered Nurses (RNs): Hospital acute care settings, long-term care facilities, clinics, outpatient offices, health care industry, community and public agencies.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, Practical Nursing students will be able to demonstrate:
- Teamwork and communication: Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team through effective communication in the delivery and management of client care.
- Professionalism and leadership: Incorporate professional standards and scope of practice as a certificate practical nurse while pursuing professional growth within legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks.
- Client-centered care: Provide culturally competent care for clients while promoting their self-determination and integrity.
- Evidence-based practice and nursing judgment: Utilize the nursing process, science, and clinical reasoning to provide quality evidenced-based client care.
- Quality improvement and safety: Employ evidence based decision making to deliver safe and effective client care and to evaluate client outcomes.
- Informatics: Utilize appropriate technology to communicate effectively and manage information in the delivery of client care.
Upon graduation, Associate Degree Nursing students will be able to demonstrate:
- Teamwork and communication: Collaborate with clients and members of the interdisciplinary health care team to optimize effective communication, caring behaviors and management of client needs.
- Professionalism and leadership: Adhere to professional standards and scope of practice as an associate degree registered nurse while pursuing professional growth and acting as a leader and change agent within legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks.
- Client-centered care: Provide culturally competent care and advocate for clients while promoting their self-determination and integrity.
- Evidence-based practice and nursing judgment: Implement nursing judgment to make safe, effective, and evidenced-based decisions that integrate science and the nursing process in providing holistic client care.
- Quality improvement and safety: Incorporate a spirit of inquiry to make evidence based clinical judgments and management decisions to improve the safety and quality of care across a variety of systems.
- Informatics: Integrate current technology to support decision-making and manage information in the delivery of client care.