Skip to main content
BSC nursing program ranked #1 in North Dakota
| Bismarck State College
to the top of the page
Academics
Admissions
Student Life
About
Admissions
show additional nav menu 2
Request Information
Schedule a Visit
How to Apply
Parents & Families
Contact Us
Flex Start
High School Counselors
College Credit in HS (Dual Credit/Early Entry)
Adult Students
Cost & Aid
Waivers
Paying for College
Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Scholarships
Payment Options & Billing
Academics
show additional nav menu 3
Programs & Degrees
Dual Credit & Early Entry
Online Programs and Classes
Prior Learning
All Programs and Degrees
Academic Resources
Schedule of Classes
Flex Start Classes
Bookstore
Campus Connection Help
Catalog
Library
Academic Services
Testing
Tutoring
Academic Records
Personal Information
Transcript Request
Calendar & Deadlines
Registration
Withdraw/Drop
Graduation/Commencement
Diploma Reorder
Prepare to Graduate
Reverse Transfer
Blackboard & Infobase
Student Life
show additional nav menu 4
Student Life
Housing Options
Dining Service
Get Involved
Student Union
BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center
Athletics
Student Employment
Student Services
Events
Mystic Advising & Counseling Center (MACC)
Student Success
Student Accessibility
IT Support
Student Resources
Health and Safety
Student Policies
Student Handbook
Report a Concern
Athletics
About
show additional nav menu 1
Fast Facts
Leadership
Polytechnic Institution
History
Reports & Outcomes
Vision and Mission
Accreditation
Employment
Community
Campus Facilities
Institutional Assessment
Institutional Effectiveness
Employee Directory
Consumer Information
Contact Us
Logins
show more Logins
Blackboard
myBSC Portal
Campus Connection
Email
Login Help
Resources For
show more resources
Current Students
Parents & Families
Adult Students
Energy
Cybersecurity
Military
Continuing Education
Faculty & Staff
Alumni & Foundation
Polytechnic
Health and Safety
Policies and Procedures
Apply
Visit
Give
Search
Search
Apply
Visit
Logins
Blackboard
myBSC Portal
Campus Connection
Email
Login Help
Resources For
Current Students
Parents & Families
Adult Students
Energy
Cybersecurity
Military
Continuing Education
Faculty & Staff
Alumni & Foundation
Polytechnic
Health and Safety
Policies and Procedures
Give
Site Search:
Search
admissions
Bismarck State College offers a rich college experience with a tuition you can actually live with.
Request Information
Schedule a Visit
How to Apply
Parents & Families
Contact Us
Flex Start
High School Counselors
College Credit in HS (Dual Credit/Early Entry)
Adult Students
Cost & Aid
Waivers
Paying for College
Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Scholarships
Payment Options & Billing
academics
Programs & Degrees
Dual Credit & Early Entry
Online Programs and Classes
Prior Learning
All Programs and Degrees
Academic Resources
Schedule of Classes
Flex Start Classes
Bookstore
Campus Connection Help
Catalog
Library
Academic Services
Testing
Tutoring
Academic Records
Personal Information
Transcript Request
Calendar & Deadlines
Registration
Withdraw/Drop
Graduation/Commencement
Diploma Reorder
Prepare to Graduate
Reverse Transfer
Blackboard & Infobase
student life
Life at BSC is about more than earning a degree. It’s your time to explore new interests, try new things and dive into the experiences you’ll remember for a lifetime.
Student Life
Housing Options
Dining Service
Get Involved
Student Union
BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center
Athletics
Student Employment
Events
Student Services
Mystic Advising & Counseling Center (MACC)
Student Success
Student Accessibility
IT Support
Student Resources
Health and Safety
Student Policies
Student Handbook
Report a Concern
athletics
about
Welcome to Bismarck State College and to your opportunity to discover the next version of you.
Fast Facts
Leadership
Polytechnic Institution
History
Reports & Outcomes
Vision and Mission
Accreditation
Employment
Community
Campus Facilities
Institutional Assessment
Institutional Effectiveness
Employee Directory
Consumer Information
Contact Us
BSC COVID UPDATES & INFORMATION
BSC in the News
BSC Magazine
BSC Blog
BSC 19:39 Podcasts
Student Merit Pages
Home
»
News
»
BSC nursing program ranked #1 in North Dakota
Published:
Jul 29 2024
Tweet
Becker’s Hospital Review
and Becker’s Clinical Leadership recently
announced
that nursing profession advocate
RegisteredNursing.org
has ranked the Bismarck State College (BSC) nursing program the
#1 best nursing licensing program in the state of North Dakota.
Rankings were determined by the nursing programs’ National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX-RN exam) pass rates. Becker’s Hospital Review is an esteemed national publication for executive readership in hospitals and health systems.
Passage rates among all RN programs – associate, bachelor, and direct-entry master – were assessed for the 2024 rankings. The RegisteredNursing.org organization analyzed current and historical pass rates of 10 North Dakota colleges and universities with BSC coming out on top.
“This accolade is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, and students. Our graduates are workforce-ready and prepared to excel in the healthcare field, contributing to the well-being of their communities,” says BSC Dean of Current and Emerging Technologies Mari Volk. “Achieving this distinction is evidence of BSC’s commitment to providing top-notch education and training for future nurses."
The NCLEX-RN exam is required for licensure and is used by all state boards of nursing across the United States to assess a student’s competency. Many state boards of nursing use the total overall NCLEX-RN pass rates for a school as one of the main ways to approve a school’s ability to provide nursing education in the state.
BSC offers several stackable
nursing program
options on campus, including a one-year Practical Nursing certificate program that results in a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) distinction, a two-year Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) program that results in a Registered Nurse (RN) license, or an Associate in Science degree that transfers into a baccalaureate program. BSC nursing programs are also offered at BSC satellite site locations in the Hazen, Harvey, Garrison, Ashley and Hettinger hospitals.
To ensure superior nursing education, BSC has developed mutually beneficial partnerships with Sanford Health and CHI St. Alexius Health, which benefit both students and the community. These partnerships, key to providing the highest-quality healthcare education and training in North Dakota, provide curriculum guidance, clinical sites, and eventually employment opportunities for BSC graduates.
"As healthcare leaders, we know how important it is to support the education and growth of our nurses. It is not just an investment in their future, but in the future of healthcare itself. A strong education is the key to providing exceptional care, and partnerships with top institutions, such as Bismarck State College, help us maintain these high standards,” says Todd Schaffer, M.D., president and CEO of Sanford Bismarck. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Bismarck State College faculty and administration for their recent recognition as the best nursing licensing program in the state. We are proud to work alongside them as they continue to produce outstanding nurses who will make a lasting impact on the healthcare industry.”
Many BSC students are employed by these healthcare education partners as well as other healthcare agencies in the state as they continue their education and climb the nursing career ladder from LPN to RN and their reputation as exceptional nurses precedes them.
"We are not at all surprised that BSC was recognized as a Top Nursing School. The quality of nursing students and nurses that work here at St Alexius are always, not only very well trained and skilled, but are quality individuals as well,” says Reed E. Reyman, Ed.S., president of CHI St. Alexius Health – Bismarck. “We are proud of our affiliation with BSC both in Bismarck and Garrison. Congratulations BSC!”