Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a major within the School of Education. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares students to become Registered Nurses, and take the national licensing exam for Registered Nurses.
Graduates will attain education necessary to make a significant impact upon the state of North Dakota and the surrounding region, improving both the health and quality of life of its citizens. The program’s mission is to foster students’ development to become knowledgeable healthcare professionals who are prepared to serve in a continually evolving healthcare environment.
END OF PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the program, the graduate will achieve:
Demonstrate effective clinical judgment that is founded on a broad knowledge base from the liberal arts and nursing/health science.
Implement person centered care to promote health and prevent disease using the nursing process across the lifespan.
Utilize nursing knowledge including social determinants of health and cultural sensitivity to promote health and prevent injury among diverse populations.
Engage in evidence-based practice as a means of enhancing the quality of patient care.
Utilize principles of quality improvement, patient safety, and workplace wellness in the delivery of patient care.
Demonstrate intentional collaboration and communication with patients, families, nursing colleagues and interprofessional practice partners to promote safe and effective health care delivery.
Apply knowledge of systems-based practice that will enhance health care delivery and resource coordination.
Use information technologies to gather data, guide decision making, and support professionals to improve healthcare outcomes.
Engage in accountable ethical and legal nursing practice that demonstrates the professional identity of the nurse.
Demonstrate the capacity for flexible and mature leadership, including self-care.
Career Options
Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree?
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares students to become Registered Nurses (RN), who are equipped to take the national exam to become licensed as an RN. Registered Nurses work in hospitals, physicians' offices, home healthcare, long term care, outpatient clinics and schools. RNs provide and coordinate patient care, supervise other RNs, LPNs and/or nursing assistants, and educate others about health conditions. They also provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families.
Possible Career Paths
- Staff Nurse
- Charge Nurse
- Nurse Manager
- Public Health Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse
- Staff Nurse Educator
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING COMPLETION PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Be at least 18 years of age prior to program completion
• Admission to Dickinson State University
• Complete an application to the nursing program
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• "C" letter grade or higher for identified pre-nursing courses
CHEM 115/115L- Introductory Chemistry/Lab
BIOL 111/111L- Concepts of Biology /Lab
PSYC 111- Introduction to Psychology
BIOL 220- Anatomy & Physiology I
PSYC 250- Developmental Psychology
BIOL 221- Anatomy & Physiology II (Midterm grade)
SOC 110 OR 115- Intro to Soc OR Soc Problems (Midterm grade)
• Complete the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) administered by Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Nursing Education
Must achieve a "proficient" level score in the overall score, science, English and language usage score
• Sophomore status or higher
• Completion of a Nursing Essay
• Conditional acceptance will be granted pending completion of background check
• Must continue to meet additional program requirements, as outlined in the Nursing Program Policy Handbook, including drug screen, immunizations, and physical abilities