A Road Map to Nursing Education in North Dakota Julie Traynor, RN, MS, CNE Director, Dakota Nursing Program November 2019
Graduate Pre-licensure Options Options Registered Nurse (RN) BSN Registered RN PhD Nurse (RN) to DNP ADN BSN MSN Licensed LPN to RN Practical Nurse (ADN or (LPN)PN BSN)
Degree Location Key Degrees for eligibility to take the licensing exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) • Certificate PN — Certificate in • AASPN — Associate of Applied Practical Nursing (1 year) Science/Associate of Science in Practical Nursing (2 years) • Bismarck State College • Dickinson State University • Dakota College at Bottineau • North Dakota State College of • Lake Region State College Science • Williston State College • Sitting Bull College
Degree Location Key Degrees for eligibility to take the licensing exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN) • ADN — Associate Degree • BSN — Baccalaureate of Nurse (2 years) Science in Nursing (4 years) • Bismarck State College • Dickinson State University • Dakota College at • Minot State University Bottineau • North Dakota State • Lake Region State College University • North Dakota State College • Rasmussen College of Science • University of Jamestown • Williston State College • University of Mary • University of North Dakota
Degree Location Key Post Licensure Programs RN to BSN – Post licensure BSN Mayville State University • All BSN programs also include RN to BSN tracks • Graduate Degrees: • MSN — Master of Science in Nursing • University of Mary and University of North Dakota • DNP — Doctor of Nursing Practice • North Dakota State University, University of Mary and University of North Dakota • PhD — Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing • University of North Dakota
Why should a person consider a career in nursing? There are many factors to consider along with many benefits to becoming a nurse. Here are a few: Flexibility Fast growing occupation Plentiful job opportunities Ability to travel Range of workplaces High job demand Opportunities for advancement
Pay Scale Average salary for a RN National wage averages $75,504.00 or $36.30 per hour Average pay in ND for a RN is $65,748 or $31.61 per hour Average salary for a LPN National wage averages $47,050.00 per year or $22.62 per hour Average pay in ND for an LPN is $46,405.00 or $22.31 per hour Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2018 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
How can a person prepare for a career in nursing? A great way to quickly gain experience is to become a Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA). Attend scrubs or nursing camps to learn more about nursing or an allied health career. Take a health careers class in high school or volunteer in a health care setting Practice good study habits and test taking skills. Take rigorous high school courses that include English, chemistry, biology, algebra, physics, psychology and computers/technology.
About the Dakota Nursing Programs The Dakota Nursing Program is a nursing education consortium made possible through the partnership of nursing programs at four ND community colleges. • Bismarck State College • Dakota College at Bottineau • Lake Region State College • Williston State College The Dakota Nursing Program at each of the campuses is fully approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Educating over 300 future nurses Annually Four colleges with satellite sites
Providing Nursing Education in Rural ND! Satellite sites from 2005-2020 Bismarck State College Lake Region State College Hettinger – (2019-present) • • Grand Forks (2015-present) Ashley – (2018, 2020) • • Mayville (2011-present) Garrison – (2018-present) • • Carrington (2010) • Northwood (2007, 2008, 2010) • Harvey (2011-present) • Cooperstown (2009) • Hazen (2011-present) • Langdon (2008) Dakota College at Bottineau Williston State College • Minot (2015-present) Tioga – (2018-present) • • Valley City (2008-present) Watford City – (starting in • • Rugby (2008-present) 2020) Fort Berthold Community College • New Town (2012-2017) (2008-2012) • Minot (2005-2015)
Practical Nursing Certificate The Dakota Nursing Programs provide education leading to the following degrees: • Practical Nursing Certificate Program (11 months) Upon graduation the student becomes eligible to take the national licensing exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Paramedic to Nurse • Paramedic to Nurse Program (1 semester) Students who hold current registration as a paramedic and have completed the nursing general education credits can graduate with a Practical Nursing Certificate upon completion of this bridge. • Eligible to take the national licensing exam to become an LPN. • Articulate to the AD program.
Degrees • Associate Degree in Applied Science in Nursing (ADN) (2 additional semesters after the Practical Nurse Program) Upon graduation the student becomes eligible to take the national licensing exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN). • Students who are currently LPNs or who are paramedics and have taken the bridge program can enter the ADN program as advanced standing students. NOTE : 11% of all nurses are men!
Admission to the Practical Nursing Program 1) High School Diploma or GED Certificate High School GPA of 2.5 or greater. If a student has completed 12 credits of college level classes included in the program requirements, the college GPA will be considered instead of the HS GPA. 2) Proof of Math Skill Readiness. a) ACT-MATH Score of 21 or higher b) Student must have completed at minimum: c) The developmental math course (ASC 093 or other pre- requisite math course that would qualify a student to take College Algebra 103) with a grade of Satisfactory or “C” 3) An ACT composite score of 19 or a) Placement test(s) with an equivalent score
Admission to the Practical Nursing Program 4) Students must be 18 years of age by December 31st of the year they start the program. 5) Application and admission to the respective college is required before applying to the nursing program. There are two application processes – first to the college and then to the nursing program. 6) Current CPR Certification for Health Care Providers (American Heart Association) or CPR/Health Care Provider (Red Cross) and must be updated to remain current throughout program. 7) Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with a score of 45% or greater. The average TEAS score for the class of 2019-2020 was 65%.
To find curriculum and application information – access the website www.dakotanursing.org
Technology • Interactive Video Technology o Lectures by subject matter experts taught to entire consortium o Committee meetings, student advising and study groups • Blackboard Learning Management System o Student course organization o Exams o Communication link for students and faculty • Web Based videos and resources provide accessibility anytime anywhere o Skills and instructional videos o Lab and drug resources • Active Learning through Games & Audience Response Systems via student phones • Simulation - High risk situations in a safe environment.
Quality and Success Dakota Nursing Program AD graduates take the same national licensure exam as the baccalaureate graduates across the state and nation. Our average NCLEX first time pass rate is frequently greater than both the state and national first time pass rates on that same exam. Program Outcomes available at: https://dakotanursing.org/home-2/program-outcomes/
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