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Offerings

Small School
Rural Community
Public University

Programs

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LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tuition: $9,118
Licensure pass rate (2025): 100%

Application deadline Confirm with school

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BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tuition: $9,118
Licensure pass rate (2025): 75%

Application deadline Oct 15, 2027

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Paths to this school

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Pre-Nursing to RN

University BSN pathway

Pre-Nursing BSN

Ready to become a nurse? Start with Pre-Nursing, find university BSN programs that fit your goals, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.

Timeline: 4 years

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Pre-Nursing to RN

HBCU BSN pathway

Pre-Nursing BSN

Ready to become a nurse? Start with Pre-Nursing, find BSN programs at historically Black colleges and universities, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.

Timeline: 4 years

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CNA Exam Prep to RN

University BSN pathway

CNA Prep BSN

Ready to become a nurse? Start by preparing for your CNA exam, gain patient care experience, and get help planning your path into a university BSN program.

Timeline: 4 years

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Student societies

Clubs and associations for nursing and pre-nursing students here.

Chapter

Nursing Student Association (NSA) All nursing students are welcome to join NSA; open to students enrolled in or planning to enter DSU nursing programs

Statewide

Nursing Students' Association of North Dakota (NSAND) Open to nursing students across North Dakota

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Get the certification and prerequisites you need for nursing school. Start with the Career Assessment if you are not sure which credential comes first.