The Dakota Nursing Program is a collaboration of four schools who offer nursing courses through video conferences and face to face labs and clinicals. Become a Practical Nurse in three semesters, an RN in as little as two years, and have the ability to progress right into your BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing).

“Four colleges – One spirit of excellence”

Dakota Nursing Program consortium locations

ACCREDITATION AT THE DAKOTA NURSING PROGRAM CAMPUSES

The Dakota Nursing Programs (Practical Nursing Certificate and Associate Degree in Applied Science in Nursing) have continued full approval by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. Bismarck State College through January 31, 2029 Dakota College at Bottineau through April 30, 2029, Lake Region State College through January 31, 2030 and Williston State College through July 31, 2029. All Dakota Nursing Program partner colleges are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The Bismarck State College Associate Degree Nursing Program and the Lake Region State College
Associate Degree Nursing Program have been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The most recent accreditation decision by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing programs is Continuing Accreditation. The associate degree programs at BSC and LRSC are accredited through Spring 2029.

The Dakota College at Bottineau, Associate Degree Nursing Program and Williston State College, Associate Degree in Nursing Program, are accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) through Spring 2028.

Program Accreditation

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

The Dakota Nursing Program had its first practical nursing students graduate in 2005 and associate degree RN students graduate in 2006. Since then, we have had a total of 3,163 individuals graduate from one or both of the programs.

PN Program Outcomes 2022-2025
PN End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
Bismarck State College
Dakota College at Bottineau
Lake Region State College
Williston State College

ADN Program Outcomes 2022-2025
ADN End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
Bismarck State College
Dakota College at Bottineau
Lake Region State College
Williston State College

Dakota Nursing Program Graduate Snapshot- 2024 Graduate Survey