NDSU School of Nursing at Sanford Health - Bismarck

Start A Rewarding Career In Nursing

Pursue your nursing degree with confidence and personalized attention in our high-quality programs, fully accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Up to $26,000 in financial incentives*
In-person, accelerated and direct admission programs available
Small class sizes with instructors committed to your success
Fully accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education
Build upon your current bachelor’s or graduate degree through the accelerated program

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Top 11

in Plains Region
97%

of 2022 nursing graduates employed full-time
$67,000

Average regional salary

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Begin your career with our Pre-Licensure BSN Program

North Dakota State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree as a two-phase program consisting of a pre-professional program and a professional program.

Pre-Licensure BSN Program

Transition into nursing with our Accelerated BSN Program

NDSU School of Nursing at Sanford Health - Bismarck offers an opportunity to build upon your bachelor’s or graduate degree (including non-nursing) to accelerate into an in-demand opportunity in nursing.

Accelerated BSN Program

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Classes for qualified applicants begin in fall 2023, and tuition incentives are available.

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Programs designed for your success

Pursue your nursing degree with small class sizes and personal attention in this high-quality, nationally accredited program at NDSU School of Nursing at Sanford Health - Bismarck.

Pre-Licensure BSN Incentives

Up to $20,000 In Incentives^*
Affordable Tuition
Financial Aid
Scholarships Available

All Program Incentives

Fully Accredited BSN Programs
Simulation, Skill & Health Assessment Labs
Small Class Sizes For Personalized Attention
Convenience To Clinical Rotations

Accelerated BSN Incentives

$25,000 Signing Bonus or ^*
2 Payments of $13,000
Complete In 14 months

^*Acceptance into the NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health - Bismarck program provides no guarantee of qualification for the financial resources option from Sanford Health Medical Center - Bismarck. Students must apply directly to Sanford Health Medical Center - Bismarck and must meet eligibility criteria for the nursing education incentive financial resources program.

See what students and alumni love about our programs.

“I chose NDSU Nursing in Bismarck because of the great staff and multiple opportunities to learn and achieve. I also like that it is located right next to Sanford Health for great clinical experience.”

Sydney Johnson

NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health Student

“I was fortunate to have such amazing professors, staff and classmates that allowed myself, and everyone, to succeed.”

Devin Anderson

NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health Graduate

“The school is in a fun community, has fantastic professors, and great clinical experiences.”

Mason Borud