NDSCS offers Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing and LPN to Registered Nursing program options. These are selective enrollment programs and applicants must meet specific criteria for selection.
Academic Options
The Practical Nursing program is for students who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing or wish transfer to an associate or bachelor’s program for nursing.
- Type: Diploma
- Locations: Fargo, Wahpeton
- Cluster: Allied Health
The NDSCS Practical Nursing program starts new cohorts every semester.
- Every Spring the cohort starts at NDSCS Wahpeton
- Every Fall the cohort starts at NDSCS Fargo
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The two-year Registered Nursing program is available to applicants wishing to become a Registered Nurse.
- Type: AAS degree
- Locations: Fargo, Wahpeton
- Cluster: Allied Health
The NDSCS Registered Nursing program starts new cohorts every semester.
- Every Fall the cohort starts at NDSCS Wahpeton
- Every Spring the cohort starts at NDSCS in Fargo
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The LPN to Registered Nursing program is available to Licensed Practical Nurses who wish to continue their nursing education and become a Registered Nurse.
- Type: AAS
- Locations: Fargo, Wahpeton
- Cluster: Allied Health
The NDSCS Registered Nursing program starts new cohorts every semester.
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The Practical Nursing (Diploma) program at North Dakota College of Science located in Fargo, ND and Wahpeton, ND is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
The Practical nursing program at North Dakota College of Science has full approval from the:
North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON)
919 South 7th Street, Suite 504, Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 328-9777
| NDSCS Practical Nursing Program Data | |||
| Year | 1st Time NLCEX Pass Rates | Completion Rate | Job Placement Rate |
|
2024-25 |
91.67% |
46.6% |
TBA |
|
2023-24 |
95.45% |
56% |
100% |
|
2022-23 |
70% |
45% |
100% |
| 2021-22 | 81.48% | 42% | 100% |
Pass Rate: First time NCLEX-PN pass rate
Placement Rate: Graduates who are employed within one year of graduation. Placement Rate includes employment and continuing education data.
Completion Rate: Accepted students who attended the first day of class and graduated from the program.
Practical Nursing Program and Student Learning Outcomes
Registered Nursing - Two-Year RN
The Registered nursing program at North Dakota College of Science located in Fargo, ND and Wahpeton, ND is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Registered nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
The Registered nursing program at North Dakota College of Science has full approval from the:
North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON)
919 South 7th Street, Suite 504, Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 328-9777
| NDSCS Registered Nursing Program Data | |||
| Year | 1st Time NLCEX Pass Rates | Completion Rate | Job Placement Rate |
|
2024-25 |
87.10% |
67.0% |
TBA |
|
2023-24 |
96% |
61% |
100% |
|
2022-23 |
81.48% |
75% |
94% |
| 2021-22 | 84.6% | 78% | 100% |
Pass Rate: First time NCLEX-RN pass rate
Placement Rate: Graduates who are employed within one year of graduation. Placement Rate includes employment and continuing education data.
Completion Rate: Accepted students who attended the first day of class and graduated from the program.
Registered Nursing Program and Student Learning Outcomes
Continuing Education Options
RN to BSN Dual Acceptance Program
NDSCS to NDSU BSN Degree Progression Options with direct admit option
Click here to learn about North Dakota State University's RN to BSN Program.
Click here to learn about Mayville State University's RN to BSN Program.
Click here to learn about Minnesota State University Moorhead's RN to BSN Program.
Click here to learn about Minot State University's RN to BSN Program.
