Licensure

Pass Rates

All states require new graduates to pass a rigorous national examination before they are licensed as registered nurses. The number of NDSU graduates who pass the examination on their first attempt exceeds the national and state average. The number of nurse practitioner graduates who pass the certification examination for advanced practice also exceeds the national average.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate program at NDSU is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the autonomous accrediting body of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs preparing effective nurses.The address for CCNE is: One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 10036-1120; telephone 1-202-887-6791

The baccalaureate nursing program is approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. The doctor of nursing practice program is approved by the NDBON as is the clinical nurse specialty within the master's nursing program.

State regulations require an 8:1 student-faculty ratio in baccalaureate clinical practica, which further ensures quality professional training.

Students in the program are eligible for various scholarship programs, including those of the armed forces.