Nursing: Accelerated BSN

Located on the NDSU campus in Fargo, the nursing program is connected to several leading health care facilities, giving you access to a wide range of clinical learning environments. You will build skills through hands-on learning across multiple health care partners. You are encouraged to explore financial assistance options, such as employer‑supported scholarships and tuition‑assistance programs, creating an affordable, well‑supported path into nursing.

Located one block from Sanford Medical Center, NDSU’s Bismarck site places you steps away from clinical learning. You’ll receive priority clinical placement across multiple health care units. Through our partnership with Sanford Health, Bismarck students receive more than $160,000 in scholarships each year, along with tuition reimbursement opportunities, including two incentive payments of $13,000 for eligible students or a $25,000 signing bonus upon completion of the accelerated BSN program. This level of financial assistance makes your path to becoming a nurse both supported and affordable.

Our program is designed for students who need both structure and flexibility. Courses are offered in a blend of online and in-person formats, making it easier to balance school with life commitments. In the classroom, lab and clinical settings, you’ll develop strong clinical skills, critical thinking and real-world decision-making — the foundation of safe, effective nursing practice.

The accelerated BSN program is fully accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. Accreditation ensures that your education meets rigorous national standards and prepares you for safe, effective professional nursing practice. It is also a reflection of the strength of our curriculum, faculty expertise, student outcomes and commitment to continuous quality improvement.