Rural Nursing Locations
Bismarck State College (BSC) Nursing Program offers nursing degree options (PN and/or AD-RN) at hospital in the North Dakota communities of Ashley, Harvey, Hazen, Hettinger and Garrison. The program allows individuals in these communities to earn their nursing degree through non-traditional means, eliminating the need for students to travel away from home to obtain a career in nursing. Please contact the nursing program director for more information on the program being offered.
How the program works
The BSC Practical Nursing program is an 11-month course with classes beginning in August.
Students are at the medical facility that houses the program 3-4 days a week to receive theory instruction via the Interactive Video Network (IVN) and hands-on training with an on-site instructor in the lab and clinical setting.
Upon completion of the program, students receive a Practical Nursing (PN) certificate from BSC and are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam. Graduates can either enter the workforce as a Licensed Practical Nurse or apply to the BSC Associate Degree Nursing program and in 9 months become a Registered Nurse.
The BSC Nursing (RN and PN) pass rate is above state and national average at 100%. Tuition assistance may be available from upon hire.
How to get started
- Apply to Bismarck State College
- Begin by taking required general education courses. These and the other application requirements can be found online.
- Apply to the BSC Nursing program. Applications for Fall 2024 will open on December 1, 2023.