Nursing

Program Details

Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program was designed for students who are interested in becoming well-rounded, compassionate Registered Nurses. We focus on patient-centered care with a bio-psycho-social-spiritual emphasis.

In our state-of-the-art simulation lab, you’ll hone in on your nursing skills each semester. Simulations force you to think critically through complex clinical scenarios—like attending to multiple patients with the goal of providing safe, quality care—so you’ll immediately feel confident working in a clinical environment.

Simulations include:

• Birthing simulator with high-fidelity newborn
• Pediatric simulator
• Three adult simulators (lovingly named “SimMan,” “Megacode Kelly,” and “Annie” by our students)
• Mental health clinical simulation scenarios with live patients

What it’s like to be a Jimmie nursing student

We make your journey to your nursing degree personal. Our faculty don’t just push students through the program. Instead, they are known for treating students like family. That means opening their homes for movie nights and a home-cooked meal, where students develop close-knit relationships with peers and faculty!

BSN programs are notorious for being rigorous and all-consuming. Although we expect the best from our students, we also encourage them to stay involved. Here’s how:

• Athletics and other organizations
  We work closely with students involved in athletics, the arts, and other campus organizations, so they can participate in the activities they love and still earn their nursing degree.
• Student Nursing Association
  We have a very active Nursing Student Association (NSA). They put on picnics, participate in blood drives, community blood pressure checks and community hands-only CPR training, among others. It’s no coincidence that the NSA has taken home the award for “Most Active Chapter” in North Dakota on multiple occasions at state competitions.

Life after graduation

Upon completion of our program, you’ll be eligible take the National Council Licensure Examination to gain licensure as a Registered Nurse. 99% of our students who choose to work as bedside nurses and leaders in their field have gained employment at the time of graduation. They go on to work in (among others):

• Emergency Department (ED): Assess patient conditions, prioritize treatments and work with doctors in a fast-paced environment.
• Operating Room (OR): Specialize in care for patients in all phases of surgery.
• Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (NICU/PICU): Care for infants and adolescents with a wide range of ailments.
• Home Health/Hospice: Provide aid (including end-of-life care) in a home setting.
• Transplant Unit: Assist in every phase of organ/tissue donation and transplant.
• Oncology: Coordinate and administer cancer treatment.
• Obstetrics: Provide prenatal, postpartum, and reproductive healthcare.
• Neurology: Treat patients with neurological injuries and disorders.

Students who choose to move on to graduate school can become CRNAs (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist), FNPs (Family Nurse Practitioners), and Nurse Educators.

How to Apply

There are two different routes to apply to the nursing program at UJ:

• Direct Entry: Incoming students are guaranteed a spot in the nursing program upon acceptance to UJ
• Sophomore Entry: Students who hold the status of sophomore or higher at UJ can apply to the program

Nursing Student Handbook

Explore our Accelerated Nursing Programs

• Associate of Science in Nursing
• Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing

Licensure Disclosure Statement:

All University of Jamestown licensure information can be found here:

• Professional Licensure Disclosures

Licensure Board Contact Information: National Council of State Boards of Nursing – State Licensure Board page