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:
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:
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):
Students who choose to move on to graduate school can become CRNAs (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist), FNPs (Family Nurse Practitioners), and Nurse Educators.
There are two different routes to apply to the nursing program at UJ:
Explore the Academic Catalogfor all required courses, or view the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program requirements for program-specific details.
National Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the University of Jamestown is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
State Board Approved:
North Dakota Board of Nursing
919 S. 7th Street, Suite 504
Bismarck, ND 58504
All University of Jamestown licensure information can be found here:
Licensure Board Contact Information: National Council of State Boards of Nursing – State Licensure Board page
Clinical experience is crucial to your career as a Registered Nurse. While you’re still in school, you can apply the theories you learn in class to real-life settings—expanding your skills, knowledge, and confidence.
Work in Patient Care Unit, Family Birthplace, Emergency Department, Home Health/Hospice, Operating Room, and Same-Day Surgery.
Provide care for individuals with different abilities.
Provide short-term acute inpatient psychiatric and substance abuse treatment and intermediate psycho-social rehabilitation services.
Provide medical services to inmates in a medium custody prison.
Provide nursing services to the community and promote public health.
Provide care to seniors in this assisted living facility.
Students can work in pediatrics, Neonatal ICU, and Pediatric ICU.
Work with life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
Our small class sizes and clinical groups allow for more personalized support and discussion.
UJ nursing students can become certified from the American Heart Association in ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
We prioritize your success by providing an academic advisor (who is also nursing faculty) from day one. Our clinical instructors also teach in the classroom for un-matched, hands-on experience.
This capstone consists of working 1:1 with a Registered Nurse for 168 hours (that’s more hours than many other universities offer. More experience = a better career!). You can choose to practice in a variety of locations from several states.
Be immersed in a different culture while gaining hands-on clinical experience. You’ll travel abroad for 3.5 weeks with nursing faculty to Africa—specifically Kenya and Malawi. Here, you will experience healthcare in the most rural of areas, including:
This life-changing experience ends with a three-day safari.
“I am so happy to have chosen this program to get my nursing degree! The faculty are amazing and it has been such a great environment. I have found my people and love for nursing. I would choose this program over and over again.”
“I will always say great things about the nursing program at Jamestown. Transferring to Jamestown was one of the best decisions I made. I truly believe I am a better nurse because of it.”
“The nursing classes offered through the UJ nursing program set me up for success as a nurse. I felt there was the right amount clinical experience mixed with simulations. I liked the variety of options that UJ offers for clinical settings and the amount of clinical experiences (practicum and preceptorships) that were offered. The simulation lab was also helpful to practice real life scenarios and all nursing skills.”
“The thing I loved most was my relationships with my professors. To have professors who know you on a personal level makes all the difference in a great education, which UJ nursing succeeds at”
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