BOMBismarck State College nursing
Bismarck, North Dakota · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 100% / 92.68% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 100%RN, associate degree NCLEX 92.68%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing Dakota Nursing Program Consortium (Certificate) | Bismarck | NDBON Approval: October 2024 – January 2029 | 100% (FY2024-2025, 24 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree Dakota Nursing Program Consortium (AAS) | Bismarck | NDBON Approval: October 2024-January 2029 | 92.68% (FY2024-2025, 41 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 45 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 43 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Associate's degree | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Fall 2028 |
From Bismarck State College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) granted initial five year accreditation of the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Bismarck State College.”
bismarckstate.edu
State board approval
“BSC's Nursing Programs (Practical Nursing Certificate and Associate Degree in Applied Science in Nursing) have Continued Full Approval through October 2029 by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.”
bismarckstate.edu
Clinical placements
“Once accepted into the program, students will be required to successfully complete a background check, provide proof of immunizations required by clinical affiliations, and drug screen at their own cost.”
catalog.bismarckstate.edu