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How to Become a Nurse in North Dakota, ND

A career in nursing is a wise decision in North Dakota—demand is high, and is only expected to increase in coming years. But how to become a nurse in North Dakota? Without getting too complicated, it’s a three step process.

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The First Step: North Dakota Nursing Prerequisites

To prepare for entry into a North Dakota nursing program, high school graduates must start by completing about 5 courses—it can vary from program to program—in first year college studies. Classes usually include the likes of math or statistics, English, psychology, biology and physiology.

The Second Step: Nursing Education

There are many options for nursing education in North Dakota. However, most nursing students choose to pursue Registered Nurse (RN) licensure through either a two year Associate Degree (ADN) or a four year Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) in nursing. RNs are the largest group of health care professionals in the USA, and training includes everything from hands-on clinical care to nurse management, theory, research and more. Those in a BSN program have time to pursue advanced studies in nursing, and also take electives that focus on topics of particular interest to a nursing student, such as caring for children, the elderly, and other populations, or specialized topics like pharmacology, radiology, or any other area of health care practice.

The Third Step: Licensure

Nursing licensure is achieved upon graduation through successfully passing the NCLEX nursing examination. It is a nationwide exam, and more than 85 percent of students pass it on their first try.

Further Reading

There are many different ways to become a nurse in North Dakota and many levels of licensure. For a more detailed discussion of the various levels of North Dakota nurse licensure and education, as well as salaries, jobs and much more, visit our North Dakota nursing pages.