Allied Sciences News

Photo of NDSU sonography student Lydia Fortin standing next to sonography equipment in a patient care area, holding a transducer, wearing gloves preparing for a sonography exam.

Sanford Health and NDSU’s Health Occupations and Professions Exploration program helped Lydia Fortin find her career path.

Fortin considered a career in the medical field since high school, but her…

Photo of CorVent executives donating ventilator to NDSU respiratory care program

L-R: Joe Lewis, respiratory care educator and consultant for CorVent; Todd Burke, CorVent medical area vice president; Gail Gores, NDSU simulation educator; Angela MacAdams, NDSU allied sciences…

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The medical journey of a family member played an important role in why Kelsey Hooker chose her future career path in medical laboratory science at NDSU.

“My mom fought cancer for seven years, and…

graphic of career outcomes report

Healthcare professionals are in demand and NDSU’s 2022 Career Outcomes Report shows it.

Out of graduates responding to the survey, highlights include:

  • 91% fulltime employment - Public Health…

Photo of radiologic sciences student Karra Hanson during her professional internship

NDSU’s radiologic sciences program prepares students to enter the medical profession as well-rounded, experienced radiographers by providing foundational coursework and critical, hands-on learning…

Photo of NDSU respiratory care student Claire Grundman

“I knew that I wanted to do something with more direct patient care which prompted me to look at other majors and that’s what prompted me to look at respiratory care,” said Claire Grundman, a…

photo of NDSU Health Professions Scholarship Ceremony

Generous donors contributed $565,864 to fund scholarships for students in the NDSU College of Health Professions for 2022-23.

Students in pharmacy, nursing, allied sciences, health services and…

photo of NDSU sonography and echocardiography grads

Graduates in the radiologic sciences specialty of sonography and echocardiography play important roles in helping the healthcare team learn more information to help treat patients.

Class of 2022…

photo of NDSU Medical Lab Science Class of 2022

Medical laboratory science professionals are often like detectives, helping medical teams find answers when diagnosing patients. Graduates in the radiologic sciences specialty of sonography and…

photo of Jaylee Messmer, NDSU radiologic sciences

Jaylee Messmer

Major: Radiologic sciences, Class of May 2022

Hometown: Hettinger, North Dakota

My favorite NDSU experience is being part of the College of Health Professions Ambassadors. Not only…

Students from NDSU and the Sanford Medical Center Fargo School of Radiography received awards during the Scientific Exhibit and Scientific Essay competition hosted by the North Dakota Society of…

photo of Rad Sci student Jordein

Thank you to all our students and graduates as we celebrate National Radiologic Technology Week from November 7-13, 2021. Jordein, a 2021 graduate of NDSU and the Sanford Medical School of…

Photo of NDSU Respiratory Care Sophia

They’ll help you breathe easier. Respiratory therapists are an in-demand career and have shown how key they are to the healthcare team and patient care, especially during the pandemic.

The…

photo of NDSU sonography students Morgan

“I became interested in sonography because I have had renal ultrasounds done on myself,” said Morgan. “I have always been super interested in radiology, and I chose ultrasound because of the direct…

photo of NDSU RC student Hussein

Respiratory therapists are in demand, with a 23 percent increase projected from 2020-2030. Students such as Hussein complete NDSU on-campus education for two years followed by a 15-month…

photo of NDSU respiratory care student

Coursework followed by a 15-month hands-on internship provides students with a wide range of experience in Respiratory Care. The program at NDSU includes two or more years of academic coursework and…

These students know their rad sci. Several radiologic sciences students from NDSU received awards in a recent scientific exhibit competition. The Sanford Medical Center Fargo School of Radiography…

Austin Lantz studies diagnostic medical sonography through the only program of its kind in the state offered by NDSU and Sanford Health. “It’s an opportunity to work with technology, while still…

August 5, 2019 – Fargo, North Dakota – Angela MacAdams has been named as the director of the Allied Sciences Department in the College of Health Professions at North Dakota State University.

MacAd…

Jaylee Mattis, a pre-Radiologic Sciences major, received 3rd place in the Everyday Writing category in the W-Challenge, a writing competition sponsored by the NDSU Writing Programs.  Jaylee’s winning…

The first NDSU graduating class in medical diagnostic sonography is 100% employed and achieved 100% pass rates on their national board exams. The program is the only one of its kind in North Dakota in…

Congratulations to NDSU’s Respiratory Care program in partnership with Sanford Medical Center-Fargo! The program is among a select group that will receive the Distinguished RRT Credentialing…

 The Students of Allied Sciences hosted their year-end celebration on Tuesday, April 16th.  Students enjoyed a meal together and had a chance to reflect on the year.  The Students of Allied Science…

Angeline Walswick’s favorite teachers were caring, compassionate and loved to teach. That same formula has helped Walswick become a well-respected and successful teacher at NDSU. 

Walswick is a…

SAS club recently participated in the Relay for Life event held on April 6 at Concordia College in Moorhead. It was truly a blessing to see and hear about how other teams fundraised as well as how…

Angeline Walswick’s favorite teachers were caring, compassionate and loved to teach. That same formula has helped Walswick become a well-respected and successful teacher at NDSU. 

Walswick teaches…

The Department of Allied Sciences took second place in the first annual College of Health Professions soup cook-off in support of United Way. 

Stacy Sime has been selected as the North Dakota State University College of Health Professions Distinguished Alumna for 2018. Sponsored by each of the colleges at the university, the NDSU…

The diagnostic medical sonography program provided to students through a partnership between North Dakota State University and Sanford Medical Center Fargo has received national accreditation.  The…

Students of Allied Sciences recently participated in a service project for Project Linus. Project Linus is a national organization with chapters in all 50 states and is a fun opportunity for…

 

 

A person might stereotypically expect a college graduate who majored in English to spend his spare time reading great literature. Doug Strand spent his spare time reading popular science books…

Laramie Johnson is thrilled to be able to stay in her hometown to pursue her passion for helping patients. She is among the first class enrolled in an enhanced radiologic sciences major at NDSU that…

The Students of Allied Sciences hosted their year-end banquet on Tuesday, April 11th.  The banquet serves as an opportunity for students to have a meal together and reflect on the year.  At the…

Students of Allied Sciences Club members supported the March for Babies on April 8th, raising both awareness and funds.  SAS members raised in excess of $250 before the walk through a bake sale and…

Health care professionals enter people’s lives during challenging times, at high points, and everything in-between. Learning how to interact with patients is among the many skills needed.

An elective…

Congratulations to allied sciences students who are taking the next step in preparing for their careers! Students in radiologic sciences, respiratory care and medical laboratory science will soon…

Congratulations and best wishes to the following 2016 Allied Sciences graduates:

 Radiologic Sciences

Derek Anderson, St. Bonifacius, MN
Emily Berg, Fargo, ND
Jenilee Bueling, Sheldon, ND
Marisol…

The Students of Allied Sciences organization participated in the NDSU Relay for Life April 29, 2016.  Prior to the event, the group raised money through a bake sale, clothing sales, and change…

The Students of Allied Sciences (S.A.S) hosted their end of year banquet on Tuesday, April 26.  The banquet provides an opportunity for the organization to celebrate another great year of involvement…

Congratulations to the NDSU/Sanford Respiratory Care Class of 2015!  Students receiving special honors at yesterday’s ceremony recognizing completion of the professional program internship were:…

On May 15, the Department of Allied Sciences and College of Health Professions hosted its scholarship and graduate recognition event for this year’s medical laboratory science, respiratory care, and…

The Students of Allied Sciences (S.A.S) hosted their end of year banquet on Tuesday, April 28.  The  banquet provides an opportunity for the organization to celebrate another great year of…

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