A collaborative four-college consortium providing accessible Practical Nursing (PN) and Associate Degree Nursing (RN) pathways throughout North Dakota and into Sidney, Montana.
Welcome to the Dakota Nursing Program
Preparing future nurses through rigorous academic instruction, state-of-the-art simulation labs, and hands-on clinical experience across North Dakota and eastern Montana.
Discover Your Campus Options
Earn your nursing degree through one of our four partner colleges: Bismarck State College, Dakota College at Bottineau, Lake Region State College, or Williston State College (including the Sidney, MT location)
Apply to the DNP
Applications open December 1st – March 5th. Check admission criteria and prerequisite requirements for our PN and ADN (RN) programs.
Proven NCLEX Success
The Dakota Nursing Program prepares students across North Dakota and Sidney, MT for career success from day one. Backed by our four-college consortium, our graduates consistently achieve first-time NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN pass rates that exceed state and national averages.
Dedicated Faculty. Student-Centered Education.
At the Dakota Nursing Program, our students are at the heart of everything we do. Over the summer, our full statewide nursing faculty gathered for an intensive retreat focused on advancing simulation labs, mastering evidence-based debriefing, and refining program policy. By continuously innovating our teaching methods, we ensure our students receive a supportive, high-caliber education across every campus.
